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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Green Corn TamalesFrom the kitchen of Judy Wilson, ArizonaYields 24 servings.12 ears fresh white or yellow corn1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated1 pound pure lard1/2 pound butter1/2 cup (scant) sugar1/4…

Tortilla SoupPosted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com April 2001Source: my sisterMy sister makes this soup all the time and just loves it. Being from Texas, she loves anything that is Mexican.3 tablespoons…

Pinon-Chocolate Fudge1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Creme1 1/2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk1/4 cup butter1/4 teaspoon salt12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips1 cup pi?on nuts1 teaspoon vanilla…

Santa Fe SoupServings: 61 pound ground meat 1 can corn 1 can pinto beans 1 can diced tomatoes 1 package taco seasoning 1 package ranch dressing and seasoning mixBrown ground meat; drain. Add taco and…