105 very mexican with Recipes

butter, powdered sugar (heaping), vanilla, all-purpose flour, pecans, ground (or very finely chopped ), powdered sugar , for rolling cookies in

very fresh boneless, skinless halibut or sea bass, cut into 1/4-in. to 1/2-in. diced, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, preferably mexican, juice from a jar of sliced pickled jalapenos (sometimes labeled, sweet white onion, finely chopped, grape tomatoes or 1 medium firm-ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-in. cubes, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-in. cubes, pitted green olives (preferably not brined in vinegar; if they are, rinse with water before using), finely chopped, very finely crumbled cotija (firm mexican cheese) or feta cheese (about 3 oz.), serrano chile, minced, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, firm-ripe avocado, coarse kosher salt to taste, thick tortilla chips, mexican hot chile sauce , such as cholula

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

romaine lettuce, very finely chopped, water, chicken broth, evaporated milk, onion, chopped well, butter, nutmeg, croutons, browned and buttered

tomatoes quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced, zucchini quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced, yellow pepper diced, scallions thinly sliced, jalapeno pepper seeded and minced, fresh coriander leaves, lime juice, grated lime zest, cayenne pepper, salt, flour tortillas, pepper jack cheese very finely grated, plain yogurt

seafood (call around to your local grocers section they will most likely have a frozen mix. you want ), whole cucumber, peeled and finely diced, tomatoes, finely diced, onion, finely diced, cilantro, finely chopped, jalapenos, finely chopped (i only used 2 very small ones), avocados, chopped (love it so i used 3 firm ones so they wouldn tsp get musshie), vinegar, limes , juice of, seafood stock (don tsp purchase separately you make your own!), vegetable juice, ketchup, cumin, salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, peanut oil, old el paso (r) 40 percent less-sodium taco seasoning mix, bottled peanut sauce, red curry paste, fresh lime juice, domino (r) or cup and h(r) granulated sugar, old el paso (r) flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas), sour cream, shredded monterey jack cheese (8 oz), shredded lettuce, very thinly sliced red onion, decorative toothpicks , if desired

flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese, shredded, baked beans, onion, minced or grated, tomato, diced, garlic powder, corn kernels, sliced ripe olives, sliced mushrooms

ground turkey, salsa (i use medium or hot , but use any heat level you like), tomato soup, cumin, monterey jack pepper cheese, grated, onion, very thin sliced, olive oil

cooked black beans , thoroughly drained, red radishes, queso panela cheese, crumbled, cilantro, minced, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt (or to taste), cilantro, minced very finely or, mexican oregano, crumbled (optional)

doritos nacho chip, milk, chicken broth, chopped onions, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rotel, whole kernel corn, boneless chicken breasts, baked and shredded to your preference

yellow squash, minced onion, unsalted butter, cheddar cheese, grated, ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies, salt and pepper to taste, unsalted butter, melted, roll ritz crackers coarsely crushed, may sprinkle with a little cayenne and a pinch of sugar

bell peppers (eg red yellow and green), tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, chili pepper , deseeded, chicken breasts, brown rice, vegetable oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, diced tomato (from can), chicken stock cube, corn (from can), black olives, sliced, fresh coriander, finely chopped, salt and pepper

cornish hens or poussins (about 1 1/2 lb each), achiote paste , recipe follows, chorizo, recipe follows (store-bought is fine ), garlic, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, white onion, finely chopped, coarsely crumbled cornbread, chopped fresh cilantro, chicken stock (low-sodium store-bought is fine ), freshly squeezed lime juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, olive oil, achiote paste, dried whole oregano (preferably mexican ) or dried marjoram, ground cumin, garlic, roughly chopped, ground beef chuck, ground pork, white wine vinegar, salt, garlic, very finely chopped, crushed dried oregano (preferably mexican ), ground canela (mexican cinnamon) or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper, ground star anise, dry white wine, sugar, ancho chile powder

thick meaty , country-style pork ribs, water to cover the meat, salt , plus a little course for sprinkling on before serving, onion, very finely chopped, serranos or 1 -2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and very finely chopped, tomato, cored and very finely chopped (optional), garlic clove, peeled and very finely chopped (optional), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), ripe medium-size avocados, salt , about 1/2 tsp, lime, juiced (optional), chopped onions , fresh cilantro, radish slices or roses, and or a little crumbled mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese like feta or farmer s cheese

onion, very finely chopped, serranos or 1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and very finely chopped, ripe, medium-large tomato, cored and very finely chopped , optional, garlic, peeled and very finely chopped , optional, fresh cilantro, chopped , optional, ripe, medium-size avocados, salt , about 1/2 tsp, lime, juiced , optional, chopped onion , fresh cilantro, radish slices or roses, and/or a little crumbled mexican queso fresco or other fresh cheese like feta or farmer s cheese, for garnish

chorizo , recipe follows, garlic, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, white onion, finely chopped, coarsely crumbled cornbread, chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for garnish, optional, low-sodium chicken stock , plus more if needed, unsalted butter, grated cotija cheese, for garnish , optional, ancho chile powder, ground beef chuck, ground pork, white wine vinegar, salt, garlic, very finely chopped, crushed dried oregano (preferably mexican ), ground canela (mexican cinnamon), or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper, ground star anise, dry white wine, sugar

chickens (about 3 1/2 lb each), each chicken cut into 8 pieces, heads garlic , scored around the middle, white onions, roughly sliced, fresh mint sprigs, sea salt, chilhuacles negros or guajillos, chiles pasillas (mexican , not oaxacan), chiles mulatos, tomatoes, broiled, water, whole allspice, fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only, fresh marjoram sprigs, leaves only, mexican oregano, melted lard or safflower oil, sesame seeds, shelled peanuts, unskinned almonds, raisins, onion, thickly sliced, garlic cloves, peeled, very thick 3-inch cinnamon stick, slivered, ripe plantain, skinned and cut into thick slices, crisp-fried corn tortillas, thick slices dried french bread, mexican drinking chocolate, sea salt, chicken broth