Archive for March, 2010

Cafe de Olla (Mexican Spiced Coffee Recipe)

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A traditional coffee that it´s a must drink to start the day´s activities. But we are not talking about regular coffee, this cafe de olla is unique because is sweetened with piloncillo and it has to be prepared in a clay bowl. Here the recipe:
Ingredients:

4 Cups of water
4 Tablespoons ground coffee (of [...]

Stained Glass Jello Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Box grape flavored jello
1 Box strawberry flavored jello
1 Box lemon flavored jello
1 box pineapple flavored jello
1 Can condensed milk
3 cups of water
4 Envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 Cup cold water
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Prepare the jello one by one with 2 cups of water less than what the package calls for.
Pour the mixture into a square or [...]

Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe)

Ingredients:

1 Kilo Pork Loin
1 Tablespoon Cumin
2 Tablespoons Oregano
1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Chili-Lime Powder, or Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Salt to Taste
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Large Onion
2 Habanero Chile Peppers, Minced
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Bay Leaf
2 Cups Orange Juice
Freshly Squeezed Juice of 1 Lime
2 Cups Milk
1/2 Cup [...]

Key Lime Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

3 Eggs
1 Cup fine sugar
1/4 Tablespoon salt, to taste
1/3 Cup cornstarch
2 Cups of water
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 Cup lime juice
1 Tablespoon grated lime peel
Green food color
1 Baked 9-inch pie shell

Directions:
To start beat first the egg yolks and set them aside.
Then Combine the sugar, salt and cornstrach in a saucepan. Add some of the water, stir well [...]

Tinga Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Large onion, coarsely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, finely diced
2 Lbs. Boneless chicken breasts or chuck roast
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Large onions, sliced into rings
3-4 Chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce), or to taste
2 Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 T. Chicken bouillon powder
1 Teaspoon salt
Tostadas or large flour or corn tortillas
Sour cream
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
Parmesan cheese
Avocado salsa [...]

Mexican Ceviche Recipe

Ingredients:

Freshly squeezed lime juice from 6-8 limes
1 Pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined (chopped or whole, according to taste)
1 White onion, finely chopped
5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 Cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Jalapeño chile peppers, minced
1 Bunch radishes, diced
1/2 Cup green olives, finely chopped (optional)
3 Tablespoons olive [...]

Mexican Strawberry Water Recipe

Ingredients:

4 Cups strawberries, cored and sliced
1/2 Cup White Sugar, or to taste
7-8 Cups Cold Water
8 Fresh Mint Sprigs (optional)
1 Lime, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

Directions:
Dissolve sugar in 4 cups of water. Stir to dissolve completely.
Combine the strawberries and the sugar water mixture in a blender, and puree until smooth.
Pour the mixture through a wire mesh [...]