Category Archives: Hispanic

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice I   Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 small small onion, diced 2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water … Continue reading

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Ceviche

The national dish of both Peru and Ecuador, Ceviche can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, depending on your preference. If using fish, it works well with a fish with firm meat, Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Sea Bass. Also … Continue reading

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Chicken and Pasta in Adobo Sauce

A creamy, spicy chipotle in adobo sauce accompanies pasta, chicken and hot sausage for delicious meal. Paired with a crisp cool salad, it makes a wonderfully simple meal. Note that using buttermilk makes for a very creamy and rich pasta … Continue reading

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Refried beans with Chorizo

Easy to make, no lard, Chorizo is a tasty addition, but can be removed for a tasty vegetarian version. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb smoked Mexican chorizo (optional, add 2 tsp paprika as a substitute) 1/4 white … Continue reading

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Stuffed Poblanos

A healthier alternative to Chili Rellenos, peppers are baked rather than battered and fried. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 pound Mexican-style chorizo 1 bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, diced (use 2, if you like it hot) 1 Serrano pepper, diced … Continue reading

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Spanish Lasagna

A fun recipe to play with the ingredients. You can make it totally mild or extra hot depending on how you feel, add more veggies, beans, rice, corn, olives. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1/2 lb chorizo … Continue reading

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Spicy sangria glazed chicken

Ingredients: 2 Full chicken breasts, skin on Marinade: 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 … Continue reading

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Guy’s Spicy Spanish Rice

Just saw this on Guy’s Big Bite. I’m going to take this one and use it as a roadmap. I already know I’m not a fan of corn, unless it’s on the cob, and might add some tomato sauce as … Continue reading

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Enchilada Verde Sauce

Ingredients: 12 Tomatillos, outer skin peeled (or canned, if you prefer)4 Jalapeno peppers, deseeded and chopped4 Serrano peppers, deseeded and chopped1 Habanero pepper, deseeded and chopped (optional)2 cloves of garlic, whole1 Medium yellow onion, chopped1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)2 medium … Continue reading

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Chile Verde Enchiladas

Ingredients: Chile VerdeEnchilada Verde SauceTortillas8 oz Jack Cheese, shredded Optionally:AvocadoSalsaSour Cream Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 Create a little assembly line for building up the enchiladas like this: Cover the bottom of a baking pan in enchilada sauce Take a … Continue reading

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