Archive for the 'Breakfast' Category

Potato and Zucchini Frittata

Cilantro Chile Sauce Ingredients:

1 Cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 Cloves garlic
3-4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
2 Serrano chiles
1/2 Cup olive oil
1 Teaspoon cumin
salt to taste

Frittata Ingredients:

2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Small red onion, chopped
1 Medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 Medium red potatoes, thinly sliced
2 Small zucchinis, halved lenght-wise and sliced
6 Eggs, beaten
Salt to taste
Freshly [...]

Easy Quesadilla Recipe

Quesadillas (CC photo by bdebaca courtesy of Flickr)
A classic quesadilla is basically a corn tortilla with some melted cheese inside. But, as you know, you’ll often find quesadillas filled with chicken (pollo), potatoes (papas), chile poblano (rajas), mushrooms (champiñones), squash flower (flor de calabaza), chorizo, and even cecina (beef or pork).
In Mexico, quesadillas are prepared [...]

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Chicken Enchiladas (CC photo by slocreedler courtesy of Flickr)
Ingredients:

2 Lbs Tomatillos (about 14 medium)
2 Serrano chile peppers
1 White onion, coarsely chopped
2 Cloves garlic
1 Cup cilantro
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon lard or oil
1/3 Cup chicken stock
1/4 – 1/3 Cup oil
12-16 Corn tortillas
2 Boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 – 1 Cup sour cream
1/2 – 1 [...]

Mexican Bread Styles

If there is something that Mexicans look for to eat at the time for breakfast or dinner is a delicious piece of sweet bread. In Mexico, bread come right after tortillas as the second most eaten food in the country. Now, we are not talking about bread that is sold in plastic bags at the [...]

Mexican Tamales

Tamales (CC photo by Suzanne Barbezat)
Tamales are definitely considered a classic Mexican Dish, handed down from generations of long ago and still an important part of the daily diet of many Mexican families.  The name tamal comes from the word in Nahuatl “tamalli,” which means “wrapped.” It is not surprising to find a guy selling [...]

Mexican Scrambled Eggs

Huevos a la Mexicana, or Mexican scrambled eggs, is a hearty traditional Mexican Breakfast Food that’s sure to hit the spot. You can’t go wrong with this delectable dish made with fresh ingredients. It’s so simple to make and exquisite to the palate!
Ingredients

6 Eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
3 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 Jalapeño or Serrano [...]