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Salsa de Cuatro Chiles (Four-Pepper Salsa)

Ingredients:

1 chile ancho

1 chile guajillo

2 chile chipotle

3 chile de…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on March 4, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

My Tia Amelia's Chicken Tamales~ Los Tamales De Mi Tia

This is one of the many tamale recipes I hold near and dear to my heart. In 2011 I was blessed with the opportunity to return to Monterrey, Mexico, the home of my parents Ramiro and Blanca. I had been without my parents for a few years already and had resigned myself that i would…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on March 3, 2012 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

A Traditional Mexican Cookie- Hojarascas

Do you have a family tradition that was passed down to you??? Making cookies during the holidays is probably one of those traditions that we are all familiar with. There were only two desserts that my Mom baked during Christmas time, empanadas and…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on March 1, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Baked Swai Fish with Fresh Chiles

Fish! Delicious, moist, and good for you fish, out of the oven. I adapted this recipe from an episode of "Emeril Live" that watched years ago.…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 29, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

Arroz Cremoso Poblano (Creamy Poblano Rice)

This rice dish is a cross between a casserole and mac n cheese. I wanted to prepare a different rice dish that my friends would remember. Boy did they ever! They…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 26, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Tomatillo and Chile de Arbol Salsa

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 24, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Cilantro Chile Rice

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 24, 2012 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Empanadas de Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)

For Dough, combine 1½ cups of melted shortening, 6 oz. of cold light beer, 1½ tsps. of baking powder and 1½ tsps. salt, stir gently. Gradually add in 3 1/4 cups of flour until dough forms. Wrap…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 23, 2012 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

Empanadas de Piña (Pineapple Empanadas)

Yields 24 small empanadas…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 21, 2012 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Chiles Rellenos de Queso

Ingredients:

6 Anaheim peppers

4 oz Monterey jack cheese, shredded

1 cup flour, plus…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 21, 2012 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Chicken Tostada Stack

Ingredients:

2 large boneless chicken breasts (poached and finely shredded)

5 Roma tomatoes

1 chipotle pepper in adobo

1 serrano pepper

1 small white onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Anaheim pepper, diced

1 small red bell pepper, diced

3 oz. tomato paste

1 tablespoon ground cumin

Salt and fresh cracked pepper

Canola oil…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 21, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

Tapatio Marinated Chicken

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 20, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (semi soft mango)

½ cup roasted red peppers,…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 19, 2012 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Mexican Bolillos (Bread Rolls)

Ingredients:

4 to 5 cups of flour

1 package active dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 18, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Diablo Shrimp Empanadas

Ingredients:

Empanada dough

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 18, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Chip Chimichangas

I cannot say enough of about this mini dessert chimichanga recipe! If you prepare this for your friends, they are going to believe you purchased them from a fancy bakery...no kidding. Just a few simple ingredients combined with flour tortillas and you have a great Mexican inspired dessert…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 16, 2012 at 9:30am — 5 Comments

Beef Chili

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 16, 2012 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

Cheesy Chorizo Bread

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 15, 2012 at 8:00am — 23 Comments

Texas Tomato Jalapeno Salsa

Ingredients:

2 large cans (28 oz.) of Hunt's whole tomatoes

1 cup of "La Costena" pickled jalapenos, slices (with the brine)

1 cup of grilled white…

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Added by Sonia Mendez Garcia on February 13, 2012 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

My Mom's Pork Chile Colorado

While I was visiting my familia in Monterrey, Mexico in 2011, I was asked to prepare a dish to pass for the big family reunion. The first thing that came to mind was my Mom's recipe for pork chile colorado(red). If i had to pick one dish of hers that was my favorite, it would have to be this one for sure. I think all…