I don't usually pay much attention to side dishes, however, Mexican rice is one of those side dishes that, if done right, can outshine the main course! If you are wanting to serve a delicious Mexican dinner with all the sides, or just have a craving for Mexican rice, I'm here to help you make the best Mexican rice you've ever had! What's in Mexican rice? Have you ever wondered what exactly is in Mexican rice that makes it taste so good? The tomato component is fairly obvious, but there ... continue reading...
Green Chile Chicken Flautas with melty cheese
What are flautas? Ever heard of Mexican flautas? They are one of the lesser-known Mexican foods but no less delicious! I must admit, I had never made these at home before doing research for this blog post. I'm excited to share with you what I learned and introduce this recipe to you if you've never tried them before. They are so fun and easy to make! In Spanish, 'flauta' means flute; however, when it comes to food, flautas are a delicious Mexican entree consisting of a flour tortilla ... continue reading...
Green Chile Breakfast Hash with sausage and potatoes
I cooked up this simple but very tasty breakfast hash with green chile a long time ago to use up some excess pork sausage and potatoes we had lying around. By using a few tricks I'd learned about cooking potatoes and working with green chile, this turned out amazing. My family loved it so much that I've been making it regularly ever since. Now I'm finally sharing it with you! Why is it called 'Breakfast Hash'? Just to be clear, we're talking about the kind of hash made from a delicious ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tostadas featuring Hatch Chile
What is traditional Barbacoa Made From? I research every recipe that I create, and I was surprised to learn that traditional Barbacoa is quite different from the 'Americanized' version served in restaurants. So what's the difference? In Mexico, traditional Barbacoa is made with large pieces of bone-in marinated and seasoned meat that is wrapped in agave leaves and slow-cooked over hot coals in a pit dug into the ground. The meat is often 'less desirable' cuts of lamb, mutton, pork, and ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Mexican Sandwich: Easy Tortas Ahogadas- For Weeknights
Why this recipe works: Traditional tortas ahogadas take hours to make. To help this recipe be less intimidating, I've slimmed down the time to about 30 minutes without sacrificing flavor so anyone can enjoy these sandwiches! What are Tortas Mexican? In this post, we're diving head first into a Mexican cuisine that, surprisingly, most folks in the United States don't know about- Tortas. So what are Tortas Mexican? Tortas Mexican is Spanish for 'Mexican Sandwiches'. These sandwiches ... continue reading...
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