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Archive for the 'Mexican' Category
Pozole Rojo
It’s soup season, and to boot, it’s comfort food season, at least in Wisconsin. See, it is pretty darn cold here right now, and when we come inside the house after hours of sledding outdoors, or even just getting home from work, we want, or better yet, we need something to warm our bodies. This [...]
Chiles Toreados
I admit that I took eleven years of Spanish class, so I can quickly bust out the title of this recipe known as chiles toreados. Translated to English, it simply means roasted jalapeños, but not just any roasted jalapeño pepper in my opinion. I first noticed these roasted jalapeño peppers while dining at the counter [...]
Mexican Hot Dogs
Maybe some of you have once heard about a Mexican hot dog, and might have questioned it, much like I did. I recall seeing a show on television and they were talking about Mexican hot dogs, somewhere in the southwest portion of the United States. What it ended up being, and don’t get me wrong, [...]
Torta Ahogada
Torta what? If you have never had a Mexican torta, you should seek out a local Mexican restaurant, an authentic one, and try one of their tortas. They are Mexican sandwiches that can be made in a variety of different ways. One of my favorites, is one loaded with avocado, refried beans, lettuce, and carnitas. However, [...]
Pork Ribs with Salsa Verde
Let me begin by saying this dish is actually called ‘Costillitas de puerco con salsa verde’. I say this only because I first encountered this at one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee, El Rey. See, normally when I frequent El Rey, I typically order the same thing; a horchata with 2-3 tacos al [...]
Panuchos
It was not too long ago when one of my readers had commented on my Indian fry bread recipe informing me that it reminded her of Salbutes. That alone intrigued me to find out more information about what the heck a salbute was. After some quick research, I learned that a salbute is a lightly fried [...]
Mexican Creamed Corn
You may or may not know, but my wife and I became addicted to a creamed corn recipe that I made not too long ago. It was so good that I could not stop thinking about it for a few days! The creamed corn had everything you would want in a great cream corn, and [...]
Roasted Red Salsa
For the past several weeks, I have been on a salsa making frenzy. I was jarring it up and giving it to neighbors, and pretty much eating a variety of salsa with pretty much anything around me. I had thought I had mastered my red salsa until I tweaked a few ingredients, added a bit [...]
Roasted Poblano Salsa with Dark Chocolate
I have been on a salsa making kick for nearly three weeks now, and as I have made been making, or should I say experimenting, with salsas for a number of years, I believe I have locked into three recipes that are now my go to salsas. I might even call them sauces, because they [...]
Chili Verde
We love chili in our house, and I am not kidding when I say we make it at least once a month, eating it over the course of several days. Chili is just one of those comfort foods where it just warms you up on cold days and nights, and trust me, it is extremely [...]
Mexican Chili
Not too long ago we had the family over for a preseason football party. Our team, the Green Bay Packers, was playing that night, and everyone was really excited to see them win the game. I personally do not know if I was more excited for the game, or for what I was about to [...]
Mexican Table Sauce
If you have been following my site for some time, you are probably well aware that Mexican food is a good source of comfort for my family. I would say that once a week we are either having a taco or nacho night with an array of toppings to choose from. Whether it be cheeses, [...]
Mexican Fideo
I frequent the local Mexican supermarket, or as I know is El Rey Supermercado, in Milwaukee, probably about once a week. It is hands down one of my favorite places to go for a couple of reasons. One, is that you get great produce and fresh tortillas about half the cost that you would pay [...]
Serrano Hot Sauce
If you have been on this site, the last few weeks, you will notice that I made a habanero hot sauce that was so hot and addicting, that it got me to thinking about making a serrano hot sauce. A Mexican table sauce if you will. The type of sauce for us chili heads, that [...]
Mexican Rice
I frequent my local taqueria (taco shop) about once a week and I am always amazed of what the locals are eating. I am really uncertain as to what they are eating, but most of the locals are ordering from in front of the glass, and not from the menu. The items behind the glass [...]
Pesto Filled Quesadilla
This week yielded frost on the rooftops of many of the houses in my neighborhood and I must say I panicked. Not in the sense that it was becoming colder in Wisconsin and that adult hibernation is near, but the fact that I still have tomatoes growing and a lot of basil in my backyard. [...]
Mexican Pickled Carrots
Moving to Dallas, Texas was one of top ten experiences I had up until I was in my twenties. I know, I know, I mention it often on many of my posts, and I have to, because after all, it was a land where I experienced Tex-Mex, great dim sum, Vietnamese pho, and my first [...]
Albondigas Soup – Mexican Meatball Soup
Soup season has started once again in my household. It is early fall, and the falling of leaves from the trees typically indicates that it is time to hunker down with a nice bowl of comforting soup. It was this past weekend where I was going to make chili for my wife. She loves chili, [...]
Pico de Gallo
Who does not love pico de gallo? In its simplest form it is often know as salsa fresca, or fresh salsa, meaning uncooked. It is this time of year in Wisconsin where we are harvesting our garden. We have an abundance of tomatoes, chilies, onion, and whatever else we through together back in early Spring. [...]
Quick and Fresh Sofrito
If you have never had sofrito, you must. Call it a Latin condiment, or call it a marinade, sofrito is basically a mixture of fresh vegetables that is used as a base in many Latin American dishes. I make sofrito from time to time, especially when I am making arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice). [...]
Indian Frybread Tacos
If you have been surfing my site for some time, you probably know that I love tacos. Love every kind of taco. Whether they be meatless, or with chicken, fish, steak, pork, or shrimp, I love them. I could eat them every single day if I could. My favorite tacos have always been on fresh [...]
Tequila Shrimp Sopes
I have written about sopes in the past. When I was first introduced to sopes, I fell in love. Everything about the texture, the weight, and the simple ingredients. It screamed freshness to me. Granted the sope itself is fried, but the texture was something wonderful. Consider it a thick tortilla if you will, and [...]
Banh Mi Tacos
You should probably know by now that I could live off of tacos, pizza, or for that matter bacon. Many of these favorites of mine have some pork product in them. I love pork, and pretty much every piece of the pork. As much as I try a lot of new things, I stick to [...]
Quick Chicken Mole Nachos
I often frequent a local Mexican grocery story and eatery in Milwaukee, known as El Rey Supermercado. I am really hooked at this place, and think that they have some of the best tacos in town. Granted, I tend not to think what happens beyond the scenes in many of these restaurants, and I realize [...]
Margarita Shrimp Tostada
I am coming out today and telling everyone that I have been on a taco kick for the last several weeks. I have yet to tell you what my favorite taco is, but I am steering towards al pastor, or carne asada, with simple diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a thin slice of tomato and [...]
Mexican Refried Beans
Mexican refried beans. You either love them or hate them. I easily lean on the side on loving refried beans. I must admit that I probably was not a real fan of these until I moved to Dallas, Texas in my young adult life. It was apparent that in southwest, refried beans were a real [...]
Mini Chili Frittata
This past weekend was Mother’s Day, a special day around our house. The kids are always reminded to make homemade cards, and to get their school projects ready to deliver to mom on that special morning. We take a bit of pride in our planning, making sure mom feels special on that day. Everything from [...]
Surf and Turf Quesadilla
I could live off of quesadillas. This appetizer or entree is yet another item that has endless possibilities. The quesadilla is a true delight and one of those things that if you have corn or flour tortillas laying around, or if you want to make your own, you are pretty much good to go with [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Some ideas for you on this wonderful Mexican holiday. Click on any of the thumbnails for the recipe.
Huevos Rancheros
Breakfast might be my favorite meal of the day. Unfortunately, I do not get to enjoy breakfast, for the most part, during the work week as my wife and are are too busy flying around the kitchen throwing waffles in the toaster and getting the kids ready. Trust me, it’s busy. That is why I [...]
Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
I was sitting around one early afternoon, doing what I normally do on a weekend, thinking about what to make for dinner. So I opened the refrigerator, and besides noticing all of the condiments on the side door, realized that I had some really great, and tender beef from the previous night’s grill out. I [...]
Olive Salsa with Baked Salmon
My colleague goes on an annual fishing trip to Alaska, typically in the early Summer months. He comes back with an abundance of great fish, and often brings them in to work and tells us to grab what we want. Salmon and halibut are typically available for the taking. There is something about fresh fish [...]
Salsa de Chile de Arbol
Not too long ago, a friend and old colleague of mine sent a picture on Facebook of a simple picture of salsa. That is all it was. A picture of a small ramekin of dark and delicious looking salsa. The foodie that I am, I responded immediately with a comment, and that built some small [...]
Mexican Egg Rolls
I found it pretty humorous when I was wrapping egg rolls at the table and my wife looked at them with excitement. “Are you making egg rolls?”, she said. Without sounding like a smartalec, I said, “yes, but I am making Mexican egg rolls”. She got even more excited and said “Oh my gosh, my [...]
Mexican Mushroom Salad
Taco night is a weekly occurrence at my house. I love the thought that my kids love taco night as it allows me to be creative in the kitchen, while at the same time, allows my kids to sample a different combination of ingredients. Now I will admit, I can probably call out their tacos [...]
Super Bowl Party
It’s that time of year. The annual celebration to see who is the best in the National Football League. The Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints versus Indiana Colts. As I am a Green Bay Packer fan, I am not really too concerned who will win this game, however I am concerned how happy it makes [...]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Ditch the usual American shrimp cocktail sauce that is typically served with horseradish sauce, and give this one a try. Shrimp cocktail is usually served as an appetizer, and typically found during cocktail parties, brunches, or during holiday parties. However, there is something to be said about Mexican shrimp cocktail. I recall about ten years [...]
Perfect Guacamole Dip
You have to love a nice bowl of guacamole. There is nothing like it, especially when it is done right. The funny thing is that everyone seems to have their own version of this wonderful Mexican dip. There is one grocery store that I often frequent, and I am blown away every time I see [...]
Molletes – Mexico’s take on French Bread Pizza
The subject line could possibly be twisted and state America’s take on Mexico’s delicious, and simple baked bread. French bread pizza. What is a mollete anyway? A simple bolillo roll, sliced in half and topped with refried beans, cheese, and a variety of toppings, only to bake in the oven until lightly crisp. In my [...]
Chicken and Leek Stuffed Poblano Peppers
You know who you are. If you are like my wife, or most people that frequent a Mexican restaurant, you typically go to your all time favorite dish, whether that be tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, or tortas. There are so many great Mexican dishes, many which pass by the average citizen. I will admit that I [...]
Mexican Green Sauce
Call it what you want, whether it be salsa verde, Mexican green Sauce, tomatillo sauce, or pure bliss, but this sauce seriously will lift up your food to the next level. I drizzled this sauce on the recent chipotle and orange pork tacos and it was amazing. On my spare time, I play around with [...]
Camerones al Mojo de Ajo
Simply put, shrimp in a rocking garlic oil. This past week I made a big batch of mojo de ajo, which translates to garlic sauce. Taking the time to break down the heads of garlic, and using some good extra virgin olive oil, yields something amazing. Something really wonderful that is just out of this [...]
Mexican Birria Recipe
Soup and stew season is finally here. As the snow falls on top of the house, the season of slow cooking takes shape. As you have probably noticed, I have had a real craving for low and slow tacos as indicated in my pork tinga recipe, and recently I really wanted to turn up the [...]
The Nacho
I talk about my experiences in Texas quiet a bit on this site. After all, Dallas, and Texas for that matter, was where I really began to experience food from other cultures. When I first moved to Dallas, I quickly began to experience what is known as Tex Mex food. Granted these were huge platters [...]
Pork Tinga
A few weeks back we had a bunch of family in town, and I wanted to do something special for them on game day. I could have went a bunch of different routes making a handful of appetizers, or firing up the grill, however I wanted to sit back and relax with the cousins. I [...]
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- nolan: ask your butcher for it. most will have it but if not they can order it and have it for yo...
- Anonymous: This does look yummy... Farah - I looked at Wikipedia and there's a variation called Cro...
- Farah: this looks delicious! Though one question: What substitution do you recommend for the ham?...
- christy: so i am sitting here at my desk...starving more than i should at 11:30am...and popping on ...
- Lizz Campos: I have now made this salsa twice and I love it!! It's pretty spicy, so I tried using jalap...
- Caryn: My husband grew up in Philly and calls these cheese crisp. I grew up in Central Texas and...
- Pam: These skins are AWESOME!!! Have a batch ready to go in the oven tomorrow to watch the NFL ...
- Pam from OK City: Dax, you've done it again. Another delicious and fun recipe. We first had pretzel bites at...
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