Archive for the ‘Mexican’ Category

Red Beans and Chorizo

This item was filled under [ Beans, Main Dish, Mexican, Pork, Rice ]

Rob and I have recently discovered a new food – Chorizo sausage. Though traditionally Spanish, the variety we’ve become familiar with is more likely a Mexican variety. Chorizo is all the goodness of sausage, but with more exotic spices like cumin and lots of heat. This meat-bean-rice dish is simple, cheap, and delicious. 4 slices [...]

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Cheese and Chicken Quesadillas

This item was filled under [ Cheese, Chicken, Fast & easy, Favorites, Mexican ]

Makes 4 Servings 1/2 cup salsa 2 Tbsp. mayonaise 1/2 tsp. chili powder 8 flour tortillas (7 inch) 3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (3/4 lb./375 g), sliced 1 cup shredded cheese Combine salsa, dressing and chili powder. Spread evenly onto bottom halves of tortillas. Top with chicken and cheese. Fold tortillas in half to [...]

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Mexican Pizza

This item was filled under [ Beans, Cheese, Fast & easy, Low fat, Main Dish, Mexican, Pizza, Vegetarian ]

Yield: 8 servings 1 thin, 12-14 inch prepared pizza crust One 8-oz jar taco sauce or picante sauce One 15-oz can refried beans 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 to 1/2 small head lettuce, shredded 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup shredded mexican-style cheese If starting from pizza dough, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake crust [...]

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Spicy Pumpkin Burritos

This item was filled under [ Beans, Fast & easy, Low fat, Main Dish, Mexican, Vegetarian, Wraps ]

Yield: 6 servings Six large flour or whole wheat tortillas 1 Tbsp garlic flavored oil 1 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp chopped roasted jalapeno peppers One 15-oz can solid pack pumpkin One 15-oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ground cumin [...]

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Santa Fe Chili Corn Bread

This item was filled under [ Baking, Breads, Make ahead, Mexican ]

Yield: 12 servings 1 c Yellow corn meal 1 c All-purpose flour 2 T Sugar 1 T Baking powder 1 t Ground Cumin 1/2 t Chili Powder 1/2 t Garlic Powder 1/2 t Salt 1/4 c Canned chopped green chiles 1 c Milk 1/4 c Butter, melted 1 Egg Chili Powder Preheat oven to 425°F. [...]

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