I love corn on the cob and look forward to it every summer. Typically, I just grill it wrapped in foil with a little butter but occasionally I like to step it up a bit. I looked at a number of recipes and came up with my own version of Mexican Street Corn On The … Continue reading
Fajitas were traditionally made with skirt steak (carne asada) marinated, cut into strips against the grain and cooked on a grill. Sizzling fajitas were brought to the table on a cast iron skillet with a wood board underneath. Diners then assembled their own fajitas with ingredients such as sliced green peppers and onions and condiments like … Continue reading
A chimichanga is a Mexican-American deep-fried burrito popular in Tex-Mex and Southwestern U.S. cuisine. However, with this recipe you bake the chimichangas making this a healthier dish. These burritos are basically tortillas wrapped around various fillings such as this flavorful chicken mixture. Serve with Spicy Mexican Refried Beans and Mexican Rice… I started to … Continue reading
All good Mexican meals need a side of refried beans, not just from the can but “kicked up”. This recipe originally came from Chef Rick Bayless (whose specialty is Mexican), and then adapted from fellow cook Josette @ thebrookcook. I further adapted Josette’s recipe and you can go here https://thebrookcook.wordpress.com/?s=refried+beans for her original recipe. … Continue reading
I made sopes awhile ago and froze the leftover chorizo-potato mixture to use later in tacos. I am finally getting around to making these tacos and here they are. Feel free to add any condiments of your choice. This is really, really good and a favorite base for tacos. If you enjoy spicy Mexican food … Continue reading
Sopes are a traditional Mexican dish found throughout Mexico and there are thousands of regional favorites. Sopes are like thick tortillas made with masa harina and have pinched sides. These savory tarts are often served for dinner but can also be made smaller and served as appetizers. The best part is the various toppings you can … Continue reading