Easy Recipes

Southwestern-Style Hot DogsSource: Family Circle 6/18/02Hot Dogs1 (1 pound) package hot dogs (8 dogs)8 hot dog bunsTopping1/4 cup chopped, jarred pickled jalapeno chiles1 cup shredded taco cheese blendHot…

Grilled Mexican Chicken Sandwiches Posted by Chyrel at recipegoldmine.com 10/8/2001 2:37 pm1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon bottle minced   …

Quince Paste (Membrillate)1 pound quinces*2 1/2 cups granulated sugarLine an 8-inch square pan with plastic wrap. Set aside.Peel and core the quinces and soak them briefly in salt water, then rinse. Soak…

Stuffed Zucchini12 small tender zucchini1/4 pound Monterey jack cheese2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons flourVegetable oil (for frying)Parboil zucchini in boiling salted water…

Three Cheese Quesadilla with Mexican Dipping SauceServes 4.4 (12-inch) four tortillas1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1/2 tomato,…

Jicama and Orange Salad (Pico de Gallo Naranjas)2 cup jicama, peeled and cubed4 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut into chunks4 scallions, chopped1/4 cup cilantro, choppedJuice from the salad1 tablespoon…

Pork Fajitas1 1/2 pounds pork cutlets (about 1/4-inch thick)1/4 cup corn oil1 teaspoon grated lime peel1/4 cup lime juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1/4…

Turkey Tamale CasseroleTamale casserole is comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist. This all-time favorite typically features layers of ground meat, cheese, seasonings, and a cornmeal batter. In this simplified…

Pumpkin CandyThis treat is from Mexico!1 quart fresh pumpkin meat,    cut into 1 x 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown or maple sugar 1 cup granulated maple or raw sugarPlace…

Chili Twist2 cups egg noodles3 quarts boiling water1 tablespoon salt2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chili con carne1 tablespoon parsley1/2 teaspoon sweet basil leaves, crushed1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 (18 ounce…

Mexican Orange Fudge3 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup liquid non-dairy coffee creamer 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, fresh or dried 1 cup chopped pecans or walnutsCaramelize…

Chicken EnchiladasPosted by swm56 at recipegoldmine.com April 30, 20011 whole cooked chicken salted2 or 3 dozen corn tortillasMonterey jack cheese (or your preference)1 can green chiles1 can cream of…

Chicken Chili OlePosted by Annette at recipegoldmine.com 9/19/2001 5:24 pm1 cup onion, chopped2 tablespoons margarine3 cups cooked, diced chicken1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup2…

TamalesBasic Recipe for Masa Harina? Dough Tamales50 dried corn husks1/2 cup vegetable shortening4 cups Masa Harina?1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups chicken or beef stockRinse and soak the…

Black Bean Soup1 pound dried black beans1 teaspoon cumin seed1 teaspoon coriander seed1 teaspoon roasted Mexican oregano1/2 large onion, peeled, with root fibers attached4 large cloves garlic, slightly…

Jalapeno Burgers1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)2 to 3 jalape?o chiles, seeded and finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely choppedBrush grill rack with vegetable oil.…

Mexican Green Rice (Arroz Verde)1/8 cup vegetable oil1 cup Basmati or long-grain rice2 large poblano chiles, tops removed, seeded, and diced1 cup fresh cilantro leaves3 garlic cloves, mashed1/2 onion,…

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro PestoSource: What's Cooking San Antonio? by Pat MozerskyCilantro Pesto2 cloves garlic1 to 2 serrano chiles, stemmed2 cups cilantro2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (or pine nuts)…

Southwest Sausage CasseroleGet this ready the day before serving, and pop it into the refrigerator.1 pound hot sausage, cooked and drained2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles 6 corn tortillas, cut into…

Guadalajara Gazpacho with ShrimpSource: Dallas Morning News 7/3/961 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped2 cups spicy vegetable juice1/2 cup chili sauce1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2…