Archive for the 'Appetizers' Category
Ingredients: 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1/2 Medium White Onion, sliced 4 Chiles de Árbol 3 – 5 Roma Tomatoes Salt, to taste Equipment: Molcajete and tejolote (For more information, see below at the end of this recipe.) Directions: In a comal or dry skillet set over medium heat, roast the garlic and onion. Remove the [...]
February 10th, 2013 | Posted in Appetizers, Chiles, Dinner, Salsas, Traditional Dishes | No Comments
Ingredients: 100 Grams Pecan Halves 2 Medium White Potatoes 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 Medium White Onion, coarsely chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 24 Sprigs Fresh Cilantro, washed 2 Large Bunches (about 1/3 Kilo) Fresh Spinach Leaves, washed 1 Liter Chicken or Vegetable Broth Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste Sea Salt, to taste Ground [...]
September 16th, 2012 | Posted in Appetizers, Dinner, Side Dishes, Soups & Stews | No Comments
Ingredients: 1 to 2 Garlic Cloves 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Teaspoon White Wine Vinegar Freshly Squeezed Juice of 1 Lime (about 1 to 2 Tablespoons) 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream 2 Teaspoons White Sugar 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste 2 & 1/2 [...]
December 21st, 2011 | Posted in Appetizers, Dinner, Salads, Salsas, Side Dishes, Vegetables | No Comments
Croquette Ingredients: 1 Boneless Chicken Breast, seasoned and cooked as desired 1 Pound (about 5 medium) White Potatoes 2 Garlic Cloves, diced 2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/4 Cup Hard Cheese, like Queso Enchilado or Parmesan Salt, to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste About 1/2 Cup Flour Vegetable Oil, for [...]
November 29th, 2011 | Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast, Chicken, Dinner, Side Dishes | No Comments
Ingredients: 2 Cans Tuna (in water or oil) 1 Garlic Clove 1 Small White Onion 2-3 Roma Tomatoes 1-2 Serrano Chile Peppers Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste Salt, to taste 8-10 Corn Tortillas, optional Directions: Make sure you have the necessary ingredients. To prepare your own tostadas to serve with the pico de tuna, toast [...]
January 29th, 2011 | Posted in Appetizers, Seafood, Side Dishes | No Comments
Ingredients: 4 Cups fresh corn kernels 1/2 Cup chopped onion 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Cups chicken broth 2 Cups milk or cream 1 Cup cheddar cheese 1 Can chopped green chiles 1/2 Cup crumpled crisp bacon Salt to taste Tortilla chips Directions: Saute corn and onion in the butter. Cook over medium [...]
April 30th, 2010 | Posted in Appetizers, Corn | 2 Comments
Ingredients: 12 Small prawns, peeled and de-veined (cocktail shrimp may also be used), optional 12 Jalapeño Chile Peppers 12-24 Bacon Strips (depending on size of Jalapeños) 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened 1 tsp. Cumin Salt, to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 Garlic Clove, minced 3 T. Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped 3 Eggs [...]
January 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Appetizers | No Comments