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Corn with Poblano Chile Strips

Ingredients:

4-6 Poblano Chiles
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Onion, Sliced into rings
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Beef or Habanero Buillon cube
1/2 Stick butter
3 – 14 oz. Cans whole kernel corn
Salt to Taste
1/4 – 1/2 Cup cotija cheese, shredded, optional

Directions:
To facilitate the removal of the skin on the poblano chiles, hold them over a burner flamer until the skin bubbles and [...]

Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)

Frijoles Negros (black beans) are an integral part of Mexican Cuisine, accompanying a wide variety of main dishes. The secret to great beans lies in adding Epazote. Epazote is also known as Mexican tea and wormseed, and many say that it’s an acquired taste. It’s a pungent, wild herb that has a strong, acidic, almost [...]

Mexican Red Rice

A Mexican meal is not truly complete without Red Rice. While there are many ways to prepare it, the following recipe is what you’ll find served in many homes throughout Mexico. Although the Serrano Chile and vegetables are marked as optional, they really do contribute to making this a delicious side dish.

1 1/2 Cups Rice
Onion, [...]