157 light fresh mexican Recipes

chicken stock/broth (it might ve been more, i didn tsp measure), leftover cooked chopped chicken or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces (before cooking), i cooked my stock with 1/2 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, fresh sage, fresh rosemary, black peppercorns, parsley, before straining, so i didn tsp add any veggies to the chowder, you might want to add some finely chopped onion if using canned broth (or not), approx.) cubed peeled red potatoes (my back was killing me, so i used frozen cubed potatoes cuz i didn tsp feel like peeling potatoes), frozen corn kernels (or fresh if so inclined, i wasn tsp), hot fire roasted chiles (or use mild ), chipotle chile powder (i just shook in to taste), ancho chile powder (ditto), cumin (about 1 tsp.), mexican oregano (ditto), cream cheese (i use philly light), big handful of shredded cheddar cheese ( i used mexican blend), salt to taste, corn starch and water if you want it thicker

lard or vegetable oil, boneless pork shoulder or boston butt, cut into 3-inch chunks and trimmed, white onion, roughly chopped, garlic , lightly smashed and peeled, dried bay leaves, toasted, fresh thyme , marjoram, or mild oregano, or 1 tbsp. dried mexican oregano, whole cloves1 to 2 guajillo, new mexico , ancho, chipotle, or other dried red chiles, toasted, stemmed, and seeded, kosher salt, whole black peppercorns, whole allspice berries, lard or vegetable oil, white onion, roughly chopped (about 2 cups), heads garlic, peeled (about 35 cloves), ancho chiles, toasted, stemmed, seeded , soaked in very hot water for 15 minutes, and drained, guajillo chiles, toasted, stemmed, seeded , soaked in very hot water for 15 minutes, and drained, canned, pureed fire-roasted or regular tomatoes, approximately) reserved pork cooking broth or lower-salt chicken broth, tamale-grind masa harina, brown sugar or honey; more as needed, cumin seed, toasted and ground, dried mexican oregano, toasted (optional), ground allspice, kosher salt, cinnamon stick, tamale-grind masa harina, lard , unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, or a combination, softened, kosher salt, reserved pork cooking broth, dried corn husks

cooked orzo pasta (about 1 cup dry ), grated parmesan cheese, fat free egg substitute or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms, yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings, diced roasted chicken, mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed, chili powder, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mexican blend cheese

skinless fish fillets, orange roughy or 1 lb red snapper, lime juice, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder (optional), tortillas , whole grain high fiber or 8 stoneground corn, avocado, diced and lightly mashed, shredded cheese, low fat mexican or 1/3 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cabbage, hot sauce (optional)

cornmeal, unbleached flour, cornflour (available at health food stores) or 1/2 cup masa harina (mexican corn flour), baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, lightly crushed, white pepper, dried oregano leaves, lightly crushed, very finely chopped green onion (tops only ), minced garlic, eggs, beaten, milk, pork fat or 2 tbsp unsalted butter or 2 tbsp chicken fat or 2 tbsp bacon drippings, peanut oil (for deep frying) or canola oil (for deep frying)

salt, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, garlic granules, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano leaves, lightly crushed, dried thyme leaves, lightly crushed, unbleached flour, divided, cornmeal, cornflour (available at health food stores) or 1 cup masa harina (mexican corn flour), milk, eggs, creole mustard (or brown mustard), catfish fillets, trimmed,rinsed,patted dry ,and cut in 1 x 2 inch pieces, peanut oil or canola oil (for deep frying)

all-purpose flour (about 1 cup), low-fat buttermilk, yellow cornmeal, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, baking powder, eggs, lightly beaten, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, halved, olive oil, mexican chorizo, casing removed and crumbled, diced red bell pepper (1 large), sliced green onions, cubed french bread baguette (crusts removed ), chopped fresh cilantro, egg whites, lightly beaten, fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, lime, cut into wedges

olive oil, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (you may use fresh or frozen-please see below), leek, cleaned, chopped, celery, sliced, carrots or 1/2 cup parsnip, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chipotle pepper, minced , to taste (optional), fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped , and a little extra, fresh parsley, for garnish, cumin, rotel tomatoes & chilies (mild), vegetable broth (or chicken broth), black beans, drained (or great white beans or kidney beans), corn kernel (fresh, canned or frozen-i used a whole can), limes, cut in wedges, tortilla chips, light sour cream, shredded mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese), salt and pepper

red onion, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, olive oil, ancho chile powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped , plus more for garnish, jalapeno, stemmed and chopped, flaky white fish (such as mahi mahi or cod), cut into 4 pieces, salt, fresh corn tortillas, mexican crema, homemade or store-bought, fresh tomato salsa, limes, cut into quarters

pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), chopped fresh broccoli florets, onion, finely chopped, sliced fresh mushrooms, green, sweet red and orange peppers, finely chopped, butter, chopped fresh spinach, shredded mexican cheese blend, best eggs, lightly beaten, milk, salt

canola oil, divided, mexican chorizo, garlic cloves, minced, enchilada sauce, grated white onion, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, yukon gold or baking potatoes, peeled and shredded, egg, lightly beaten, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, fresh lemon juice, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped white onion, radishes, thinly sliced

raw mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled (we used two chorizo links), free range ground beef (ground chicken, buffalo or turkey can be substituted if you prefer), refried beans (i made homemade lightly seasoned black beans in the crock pot), masa harina, salt, water , for mixing, oil (for frying ), cotija cheese (lucky we are to have a locally made cotija!) or 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (lucky we are to have a locally made cotija!), green cabbage (we used a combination of and butter lettuce) or 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded (we used a combination of and butter lettuce), mexican crema (we tried the latter! good!) or 1/2 cup sour cream mixed with 2 tsp heavy cream (we tried the latter! good!), fresh cilantro, chopped (fresh !), radishes, minced, lime, cut into small wedges, roma tomatoes, diced small (or other favorite tomatoes of your choice), cilantro, chopped, white onion, diced small, jalapeno, seeded and finely minced (i only used equivalent of 1 tbsp of jalapeno), freshly squeezed lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste

black beans (drained not rinsed ), jalapenos , roasted (ribs and seeds removed and chopped), onion, chopped fine, salsa, garlic, minced, chili powder (more according to taste), cumin, salt, pepper, frozen corn, onion, chopped, yukon gold potato (peeled and diced ), minced garlic, flour, butter, light cream, vegetable broth (if you want it a bit thinner, just add a little more broth), cream cheese, fresh parsley, chopped fine, scallions, chopped fine, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, chorizo sausage, sauteed (mexican chorizo not spanish, cured chorizo), avocado, diced in 1/2-inch pieces, sliced black olives, lime (1/2 for the avocado, the remaining 1/2 squeezed on the soup), salt, pepper, monterey jack pepper cheese, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, tortilla chips

unsalted butter, pine nuts, chopped fresh or dried apricots, light corn syrup, ground mexican cinnamon (canela) or other ground cinnamon, drop pure almond extract, water, pine nuts, unbleached all-purpose flour, blue or other cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, melted, eggs, milk, drops pure almond extract, vegetable oil, for pan frying

eggs, diced green chilies (or use half the can if you want them less spicy, but now i always use the whole can, be sure to use ), low-fat cheese, grated (i use four cheese mexican blend), half & half light cream (optional) or 2 tbsp milk (optional), spike seasoning (optional, but recommended , f you don tsp have spike use your favorite multi-purpose seasoning.), salt & freshly ground black pepper

filet mignon steaks, each 1 1/2-inches thick, ground cumin, kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper, thick) slices goat cheese, red chile sauce , recipe follows, chopped cilantro, for garnish, canola oil, red onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, new mexican red chiles, lightly toasted, quajillo chiles, lightly toasted, ancho chile, lightly toasted, homemade chicken stock, creme fraiche, maple syrup, salt and freshly ground pepper

yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice, extra virgin olive oil, onions, halved and cut in 1/4-inch slices lengthwise, salt , to taste, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, red bell peppers , roasted, peeled, seeded, and julienned, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and julienned, heavy cream, grated mexican manchego or monterey jack cheese, grated cotija cheese, grated panela cheese, vegetable oil, for frying, corn tortillas, chipotle crema (see recipe ), for serving, border guacamole (see recipe ), for serving, corn relish (see recipe ), for serving, sour cream, chipotle en adobo, to taste, finely minced into a paste, lime, juiced, salt , to taste, ripe california avocados , preferably hass, halved, seeded, and peeled, chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, diced, jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears ), salt, freshly ground black pepper, red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, scallions, white and light green parts , thinly sliced on the diagonal, red wine vinegar

canola oil, divided, mexican chorizo sausage, garlic cloves, minced, enchilada sauce, grated white onion, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, yukon gold potatoes or 3 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and shredded, egg, lightly beaten, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, fresh lemon juice, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped white onion, radishes, thinly sliced