This is another one of those times I had to scratch my head for what to fix for dinner. We had some leftover fried chicken from the night before but I didn’t like to eat that leftover tonight so I thought of taking the breading out of the chicken and use the chicken meat forContinue reading “Super Quick Chicken Enchilada Casserole”
Tag Archives: Mexican
Tamales Con Poblanos
Ingredients: 4 to 6 Tamales 2 large poblano peppers, roasted, skinned and seeded 1 can Poblano Cream Condensed Soup 1 large clove garlic, crushed and minced ½ small yellow onion sliced thin ¼ tsp. Cumin powder 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 cup grated Oaxaca cheese or Mozzarella Salt to taste Remove the seeds of theContinue reading “Tamales Con Poblanos”
Chile Poblano Casserole
Using Picadillo or Ground Beef This is my own version/concoction of Chile Relleno made as a casserole. I thought of doing it this way because Chile Relleno is not easy to prepare and it makes a lot of mess, at least for me. It satisfied my craving for Chile Relleno without the mess. Ingredients: 4Continue reading “Chile Poblano Casserole”
Migas
Eggs with fried corn tortillas (Mexican breakfast dish) This is the same as Huevos Rancheros but with corn tortillas. RECIPE: 2 Corn Tortillas 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 large Roma tomato diced ¼ medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced ¼ green bell pepper diced and/orContinue reading “Migas”
Mexican Rice
Rinse the rice by changing water until the water runs clear (about three times) then drain. This is important to remove the surface starch on the rice to make the rice separate and fluffy when done and not clumpy. Choose a deep cast iron skillet or a deep frying pan with lid. Heat the panContinue reading “Mexican Rice”
Mexican Menudo
I first had a taste of menudo when my best friend and neighbor Linda invited us to a party at her house one New Year’s Eve. She said that it is a tradition among Mexicans to have menudo to eat when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck. My husband won’tContinue reading “Mexican Menudo”
Nilagang Baka (Boiled Beef)
Also called Nilagang Carne or Bulalo The same as Beef Stew, Mulligan Stew, Boiled Beef and Cabbage and Mexican Caldo de Res. Nilagang baka (boiled beef) is a popular Sunday family dinner, usually eaten at midday. But this particular one in the picture is a simplified version that I cooked for supper. It is actuallyContinue reading “Nilagang Baka (Boiled Beef)”
Picadillo-Mexican
With Cheese-stuffed Anaheim Peppers This is not the traditional Mexican picadillo or the traditional Mexican chile relleno. The Anaheim peppers are hanging on the plant calling to be picked but I could not think of what to do with them yet and the thought of all the trouble making chile relleno and making all theContinue reading “Picadillo-Mexican”
Fish Tacos
This dish is popular in Southern California where I first had it at a fast food chain that specializes in Fish Tacos. I thought it was very good that when we drove to Tijuana, Mexico I ordered it there too but I was surprised that the one in California was a lot better than theContinue reading “Fish Tacos”
Pork Carnitas Enchilada Casserole With Homemade Enchilada Sauce
About 3 or more cups leftover pork carnitas (Mexican Pork Carnitas recipe) 1 can black beans Homemade Enchilada sauce (recipe below) or 1 can store bought red Enchilada sauce 4 to 6 corn tortillas 6 roasted Anaheim peppers skinned and seeded (optional) 1 10-oz. pkg. grated Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend To make casserole:Continue reading “Pork Carnitas Enchilada Casserole With Homemade Enchilada Sauce”
