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    Avena (Mexican Oatmeal)

    June 14, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Avena (Mexican Oatmeal)AvenaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSWater Cinnamon stick Piloncillo cone Old-fashioned oats Vanilla Milk Sliced banana (optional)Get RecipeAdd the piloncillo01Add water to a stock pot. Place the cinnamon stick and piloncillo cone in the pot. Bring to a boil.Get ...

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    Queso con Chile

    June 14, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Queso con ChileQueso con ChileGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeMake the tomato sauce01Add the tomatoes, jalapeño, water, garlic, and salt into a blender and blend until smooth.Get RecipeCook the tomato sauce02Saute the onion. Add the roasted and diced Poblano pepper and pour in the ...

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    Red Chicken Pozole

    June 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Red Chicken PozoleRed Chicken PozoleGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeCook the whole chicken01Add the chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and salt to a large pot. Cover with water.Get RecipeRemove the seeds and stems02Remove the stems from the dried chiles, the seeds, and veins. Place ...

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    Albondigas al Chipotle

    June 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Albondigas al ChipotleAlbondigas al ChipotleGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipePrepare the meat mixture01Soak the bread in milk, then add the soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, and spices. Mix to combine.Get RecipeStuff the meatball02Flatten out a piece of ground beef in your hand and ...

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    Enfrijoladas

    June 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    EnfrijoladasEnfrijoladasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeMake the bean mixture01Add the beans, bean broth, chipotle, and salt to a blender (or food processor) and blend until smooth.Get RecipeFry corn tortillas02Heat oil in a large skillet, then individually fry the corn tortilla ...

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    Charro Beans

    June 9, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Charro BeansCharro BeansGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOil Cooked pinto beans Bean broth Hot dogs sliced Chopped bacon slices Chorizo (beef or pork) Diced onion Diced jalapeño Diced tomato Dices garlic clove SaltGet RecipeCook the ingredients. Part one01Cook the bacon, and discard the ...

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    Shrimp Chile Rellenos

    June 9, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Shrimp Chile RellenosShrimp Chile RellenosINGREDIENTS01Cover with oil. Use tongs to help move the peppers. Make sure the peppers are charred on all sides.Roast the Poblano chiles02Steam the roasted poblano peppers in a plastic bag, then remove the skins of the peppers. Cut in the ...

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    Sincronizadas

    June 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    SincronizadasSincronizadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01You can use shredded cheese or thinly sliced cheese, it will melt faster. Thicker pieces of cheese will take longer to melt.Choose your cheeseGet Recipe03Serve your Sincronizadas with Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, or Salsa ...

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    Chuletas a la Mexicana

    June 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chuletas a la MexicanaChuletas a la MexicanaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.Season the pork chopsGet Recipe02Sear the chops on both sides. About 4-5 minutes on each side.Sear the pork chopsGet Recipe03Remove the pork ...

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    Asado de Puerco

    June 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Asado de PuercoAsado de PuercoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPork loin Salt Bay leaves Onion Garlic cloves Water Dried guajillo chiles Dried ancho chiles Pepper Cumin Oregano Thyme White distilled vinegar Strip of orange peelGet Recipe01Start by chopping down the pork loin into 1-inch ...

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    Bionicos

    June 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    BionicosBionicosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPlain yogurt Sweetened condensed milk Crema mexicana vanilla Diced apple Sliced banana Raisins Blueberries Granola Shredded coconutGet Recipe01Add the yogurt, crema mexicana, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla to a small bowl. Whisk until ...

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    Pepinos Locos

    June 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pepinos LocosPepinos LocosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Peel the skin of the cucumber and discard the skin. Look for crisp cucumbers, that are firm. Old ones will fall apart easily.Peel the cucumberGet Recipe02Remove the ends and slice them into three large pieces. Remove the ...

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    Caldo de Siete Mares

    June 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Caldo de Siete MaresCaldo de Siete MaresGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Remove the shells from the shrimp and place the shells in a stock pot.Prepare the shrimpGet Recipe02Add water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and boil for 20 minutes. Remove the shells, onion, bay ...

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    Black Bean Chile Rellenos

    June 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Black Bean Chile RellenosBlack Bean Chile RellenosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Brush oil all over the poblano peppers. Also spread oil on a grill pan, or over an open flame, and blister the skin on all sides.Roast poblano peppersGet Recipe02Cover the roasted poblano peppers ...

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    Pan de Elote

    June 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pan de ElotePan de EloteGet RecipeINGREDIENTSButter Flour Eggs Sweetened condensed milk Evaporated milk Vanilla Corn kernels Baking powder Pinch of salt CinnamonGet Recipe01Preheat the oven and butter the pan. Add remaining butter, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, ...

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    Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca

    June 3, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pineapple Banana Agua FrescaPineapple Banana Agua FrescaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSFresh pineapple Ripe banana Evaporated milk Sweetened condensed milk Water SugarGet RecipeDice the fresh pineapple01You’re only using half of the pineapple in this recipe. Save some in a container for ...

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    Easy Mole

    June 3, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Easy MoleEasy MoleGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeToast the anchos01Start by roasting the tomatoes and toasting the anchos. Remove the ancho chile and set aside.Get RecipeAdd onion, garlic and bread02Roast until charred.Get RecipeRemove the seeds03Cut off the stem and lengthwise. ...

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    Pineapple Empanadas

    June 2, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pineapple EmpanadasPineapple EmpanadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSWater Star of anise Cinnamon stick All purpose flour sifted Sugar Baking powder Salt Shortening Pineapple Ground cinnamon Vanilla extract CornstarchGet RecipeAdd cinnamon tea to the flour01Combine the water, anise, and ...

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    Barbacoa de Res

    June 2, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Barbacoa de ResBarbacoa de ResGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOil Roast beef Salt Ground cumin Water Guajillo chilies Garlic cloves Vinegar Bay leaves Chopped cilantro Raw onions LimeGet RecipeSeason the meat01In a large stock pot, heat the oil. Add salt and ground cumin to one side of the ...

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    Frijoles de la Olla

    June 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Frijoles de la OllaFrijoles de la OllaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPinto beans Water Garlic Onion SaltGet RecipeSort the beans01Remove any twigs, rocks, or hard dirt. Don't skip this step. Rinse and repeat, or they will taste like mud.Get RecipeSoak the beans02Soak them overnight, or add ...

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    Birria Quesadillas

    June 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Birria QuesadillasBirria QuesadillasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChicken strips Olive oil Onion Garlic Chipotle peppers in Adobo Crema Mexicana Cup milk SaltGet RecipeMake the birria sauce01Rehydrate the chiles, blend them until smooth, and set them aside until ready to use.Get RecipeAdd ...

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    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce

    May 31, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle SauceChicken in Creamy Chipotle SauceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChicken strips Olive oil Onion Garlic Chipotle peppers in Adobo Crema Mexicana Cup milk SaltGet RecipeChicken breast into strips01Slice the chicken breast into strips like the kind for fajitas. ...

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    Fideo con Carne

    May 31, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Fideo con CarneFideo con CarneGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Fideo package Ground beef Salt Pepper Potato Onion Garlic Jalapeño Orégano Tomato sauce Water Beef bouillonGet RecipeToast the fideo01Toast the fideos in oil until golden brown for about 2-3 minutes, then remove them ...

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    Mexican Deviled Chicken

    May 30, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mexican Deviled ChickenMexican Deviled ChickenGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChicken legs or thighs Guajillo chiles Chile de árbol Water Tomatoes Chipotle pepper Onion Garlic Chicken broth Olive oil Salt and pepperGet RecipeRehydrate the chiles01In a large stock pot, add the seeded and ...

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    Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas)

    May 30, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas)EnmoladasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSDoña María Mole paste Chicken broth Mexican chocolate Shredded chicken Corn tortillas Oil Queso fresco OnionGet RecipeAdd mole and chicken broth01To a stock pot, add the mole paste chicken broth. Let it simmer, ...

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    Camarones Rancheros

    May 27, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Camarones RancherosCamarones RancherosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSButter Oil Shrimp Onion Jalapeño Garlic Tomatoes Chicken bouillon or Salt Ground pepper CilantroGet RecipeMelt the butter01Start with butter in a skillet. Oil can be used instead of the butter, or a combo of the two.Get ...

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    Camarones al Ajillo

    May 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Camarones al AjilloCamarones al AjilloGet RecipeINGREDIENTSButter Chile guajillo Dried chile de arbol Shrimp Garlic cloves Limes White wine Salt Get RecipePeel and devein the shrimp01My advice is to buy shrimp that is already deveined. These are large shrimp. Use whatever size ...

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    Arroz con Camarones

    May 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Arroz con CamaronesArroz con CamaronesGet RecipeINGREDIENTSShrimp White rice Olive oil Carrot Onion Garlic Whole cumin Salt Tomato sauce Chicken broth Jalapeño WaterGet RecipeToast the rice and veggies01Heat the oil and add the rice. Stir constantly to toast the rice. Add the ...

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    Ensalada de Coditos

    May 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Ensalada de CoditosEnsalada de CoditosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSElbow Macaroni Mayonnaise Sour cream Yellow mustard Salt Canned peas and carrots Canned corn Ham steak Get RecipePrepare the creamy sauce01Add mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and just a hint of mustard and mix well.Get ...

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    Coctel de camarones

    May 25, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Coctel de camaronesCoctel de camaronesGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeCover the onion with lime01You want to get that raw onion taste out right away. This will start the pickling process.Get RecipeCook the shrimp and mix02Boil the shrimp in water, once they turn pink, discard the ...

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    Shrimp Michelada

    May 25, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Shrimp MicheladaShrimp MicheladaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSBeer Shrimp Cucumber Lime Lime juice Worcestershire sauce Salt Jugo Maggi Tomato Juice Hot Sauce Get RecipeRim the cup01Take the lime wedge and rub it all around the glass. Dip it into the salt.Get RecipePrepare the Michelada ...

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    Agua de Tamarindo

    May 24, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Agua de TamarindoAgua de TamarindoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTamarind pods Water  SugarGet RecipeBoil the tamarind pods01Start by removing the shells from the tamarind pods, then place them in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil. Then let cool.Get RecipeExtract the ...

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    Cebollitas Asadas

    May 24, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Cebollitas AsadasCebollitas AsadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Spring onions (or Cambray Onions) Lime Jugo Maggi (or soy sauce)Get RecipeWash, dry and grill the onions01They will need a total of 20 minutes to fully cook. Turn them once to cook evenly on all sides.Get RecipeLet ...

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    Bistec a la Mexicana

    May 23, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Bistec a la MexicanaBistec a la MexicanaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeUse thin beef strips01Beef strips are thinly sliced pieces of beef sometimes referred to as “fajita strips” or “stir fry strips.”Get RecipeMake the tomato sauce02Add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeños, ...

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    Pollo Adobado

    May 20, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pollo AdobadoPollo AdobadoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSWhole chicken Guajillo chiles Ancho chiles Garlic Onion Chile chipotle Bay leaves Black pepper ground Oregano Cumin Vinegar Water Pineapple juice Achiote paste Salt Get RecipeBlend sauce ingredients01Blend Adobo sauce ingredients ...

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    Carne Asada Nachos

    May 19, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Carne Asada NachosCarne asada nachosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSSkirt Steak Tortilla chips Refried beans Tomato Salsa Frozen corn Shredded cheese Pickled jalapeños Cilantro Oil Salt Pepper Paprika Cumin Oregano Garlic Lime juiceGet RecipeMarinate the meat01Mix salt, pepper, paprika, ...

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    Pescado Zarandeado

    May 19, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pescado ZarandeadoPescado ZarandeadoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSFish Olive oil Mayonnaise Mustard Worcestershire sauce Jugo Maggi Pepper Soy sauce Lime juice Tomato sauce GarlicGet RecipePrepare the fish01Traditionally, people will use red snapper for Pescado Zarandeado, but any white ...

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    Adobo Sauce

    May 18, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Adobo SauceAdobo SauceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSAncho chiles Water Garlic Cinnamon stick Cumin Oregano Apple cider vinegar SaltGet RecipeRemove the seeds01Cut off the stem. Open the dried chile and remove as many seeds and veins as you can.Get RecipeRehydrate the chiles02Add the dried ...

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    Elotes Mexicanos

    May 17, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Elotes MexicanosElotes MexicanosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeBoil the corn01Remove the corn husks. Place the corn in a pot and boil for 5 minutes, and drain the water.Get RecipePrepare the corn02Spread mayo on the corn, shred cotija over the corn, sprinkle chile powder, and ...

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    Balsamic Jalapeño Grilled Tri Tip

    May 17, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Balsamic Jalapeño Grilled Tri TipBalsamic Jalapeño Grilled Tri TipGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTri Tip Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Jalapeños Garlic Soy sauceGet RecipeMarinate the Tri Tip01Trim any visible fat, place tri tip in a resealable plastic bag, and add all the ingredients. Let ...

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