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American cooking has been infused with Mexican culture for years now. The versatility of their ingredients allow you to create dishes that are inspiring and flavorful, yet still reasonably effortless to prepare. Check out our selection of great meals and then change them up to invent your own.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These chicken tacos are super simple to make, but man are they good! They have a fiery sauce that really gives them a lot of flavor, and the chili onion rings are a fun garnish. Try these tacos tonight and your family will beg you to make them more ofte…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Make it an "om" morning with tortilla omlette from Bonshaw Breezes Bed and Breakfast in Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada; a BnBFinder listed inn.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Many people in my family are vegetarian but, being from Texas, still love Mexican food. This was a recipe I adapted so that everyone could have something to eat at our large family gatherings. Whether you make it as is, or throw in your own veggies, it…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
If you have Mexican friends or married into a Mexican family you know that to us pretty much all of life's events give us cause for a celebration. Parties for everything, food is an absolute must, singing and dancing and party until the sun comes up (lite…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
When you live in Texas you eat a lot of Mexican food, whether it is enchiladas, tacos, or burritos. Sometimes you want the Mexican flavors, but aren’t in the mood for something really heavy. This simple recipe is the perfect thing for that occasion!…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a very festive recipe that will have your family in the mood to salsa dance! Try this quick recipe any night of the week and enjoy the flavors of a margarita, without the hangover the next day. Serve it with some Spanish rice and black beans and…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.
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| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Frijoles refritos(refried beans), are beans that are fried with oil/fat, mashed and then refried again. That's the meaning of refrito- twice fried. Refried beans in Mexico are traditionally cooked or fried in lard. I know it's sounds gross and fatty, but…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Chipotle peppers and cilantro give this dish a very special, unique taste that will make everyone ask for more!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Mexican cuisine have so many fantastic recipes. It’s really hard to choose but the most famous are obviously tacos. Who doesn’t like tacos? Personally never heard of anyone that is not into tacos. And there are so many different ways to make them, the…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My favorite recipe of all time. It initally was my Mother's and she made a version very similar to this. There were some items my sister didn't like so she added some of her own touches. Years later I was out of some ingredients so I substituted a few thi…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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Dips are prefect for entertaining, and this one will make all your friends and family want to gather at your house! It is simple to prepare and very versatile. Serve it with tostada chips (of course), or even slap it in an omelet, or top a burger or san…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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A delicious mild coffee to enjoy when to have the time to make and slowly enjoy it's full flavored pleasure.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Salsa means sauce in Spanish. Mexico is a very diverse country in which the many regions yield a big variety of dishes and salsas. Every family has their favorite recipes,their favorite type of salsas they like most, but one thing is for sure; in Mexican…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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My husband really loves to bite into chewy food, including oatmeal raisin cookies and thick slabs of ham. A few years ago, I wanted to improve my chili recipe to give it more "biteable" substance. So I tried substituting meat balls for crumbly ground beef…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Genuine home made salsa. Make a lot, because it goes quickly
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This recipe is Mexican but I do not know why for some reason in Mexico they are called "Siberian style tostadas" anyway, we will not get in the trouble of finding out why right now... what matters is that they are delicious and I know you will love them!…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This is a wonderful dip for veggies, chips or just a spread on toast. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
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In an effort to break up with the vending machine I decided to try to make something to healthy to snack on to help me with this transistion. I wanted something spicy and filling that I could eat without chips. If you have time try using fresh ing…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I was taught this recipe by my grandmother when I was little. Many friends have learned to make it and it is always a favorite.