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    Grilled Ribs with Tamarind Chipotle BBQ Sauce

    August 10, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Grilled Ribs with Tamarind Chipotle BBQ SauceGrilled Ribs with Tamarind Chipotle BBQ SauceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTamarind pods Onion chopped Olive oil Chipotle chile Garlic clove minced Ketchup Llight brown sugar Molasses Apple cider vinegar Salt Pepper Ground cloves Slabs of ...

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    Hatch Chile Salsa Verde

    August 10, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Hatch Chile Salsa VerdeHatch Chile Salsa VerdeGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatillos Onion diced Garlic Water Roasted hatch chiles finely chopped Cilantro chopped SaltGet RecipeBoil the sauce ingredients01In a large stockpot, add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and water. Cover and bring to ...

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    Jalapeño Bacon Mac n Cheese

    August 10, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Jalapeño Bacon Mac n CheeseJalapeño Bacon Mc n CheeseGet RecipeINGREDIENTSMacaroni and Cheese package Jalapeño finely diced Chopped and cooked bacon strips Butter Milk Cheese from packageGet RecipeAdd the jalapeño01Cook the macaroni, meanwhile dice the jalapeño. I’m adding just ...

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    Shrimp with Chipotle Cocktail Sauce

    August 9, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Shrimp with Chipotle Cocktail SauceShrimp with Chipotle Cocktail SauceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSCooked shrimp Ketchup Prepared horseradish Lime juice Chipotle pepper finely dicedGet RecipePrepare the cooked shrimp01Frozen shrimp is always on sale. Plus, they are already cooked. You ...

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    Hatch Chile Cheese Dip

    August 9, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Hatch Chile Cheese DipHatch Chile Cheese DipGet RecipeINGREDIENTSRoasted hatch chiles Butter All-purpose flour Milk Garlic powder Salt Cream cheese Monterey Jack shreddedGet RecipeDice the roasted chiles01Dice the roasted hatch chiles and set aside until use.Get RecipeAdd butter ...

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    After School Mexican Cookie Snack

    August 9, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    After School Mexican Cookie SnackMexican Cookie SnackINGREDIENTSGalletas Maria Queso Fresco Apple diced HoneyGet RecipeAdd Queso Fresco01Add Queso Fresco to each of the cookies. When you’re assembling, squish the cheese down slightly. It helps to keep everything in place.Get ...

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    Sopa de Estrellitas

    August 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Sopa de EstrellitasSopa de EstrellitasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes Garlic Star pasta package Olive oil Onion Chicken broth SaltGet RecipeChop the tomatoes and onion01I rough chopped the tomatoes before adding them to the blender.Get RecipeAdd everything to a blender02Add the ...

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    Queso Panela en Salsa Roja

    August 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Queso Panela en Salsa RojaQueso Panela en Salsa RojaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes Garlic Olive oil Onion Serrano pepper Epazote leaf Queso panela SaltGet RecipeMake the red salsa01Add the tomatoes and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth. If you need water, add a splash.Get ...

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    Sopa de Conchas

    August 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Sopa de ConchasSopa de ConchasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes  Onion Garlic Water Olive oil Package of conchas Chicken bouillon cubeGet RecipeChop the tomatoes and onion01I rough chopped the tomatoes before adding them to the blender.Get RecipeAdd everything to a blender02Add ...

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    Caldo de Queso

    August 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Caldo de QuesoCaldo de QuesoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Chopped potatoes Roasted poblano peppers Onion diced Queso fresco Milk Frozen corn Corn starch WaterGet RecipeCook the main ingredients01Heat oil over medium heat and add potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the onion and ...

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    Slow Cooker Guajillo Pork Tacos

    August 4, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Slow Cooker Guajillo Pork TacosSlow Cooker Guajillo Pork TacosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeFor this Guajillo Pork Tacos recipe that have an amazingly rich flavor, we'll use a slow cooker.  You can buy it online if you don't have one. (Affiliate) Slow cookerGet your slow ...

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    Mickey Mouse Hot Chocolate Bombs

    August 4, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mickey Mouse Hot Chocolate BombsMickey Mouse Hot Chocolate BombsGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChocolate Almond Bark package Yellow Candy Melt package Hot Chocolate Mix package Mini Marshmallows package Regular Size MarshmallowGet RecipeOriginally, I saw the video on TikTok then a million ...

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    Creamy Kids Pasta

    August 3, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Creamy Kids PastaCreamy Kids PastaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSThin spaghetti Creme fraiche or sour cream Frozen green peas SaltGet RecipeMake the pasta with peas01Make the spaghetti according to the package instructions. One minute before the pasta is ready, add the frozen green peas. ...

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    Chocomil (Mexican Chocolate Milk)

    August 3, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chocomil (Mexican Chocolate Milk)Chocolate Mexican MilkGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet RecipeAdd the ingredients to the blender01To a blender, add the banana, Chocomil, milk, and raw egg.Get RecipeI used a Nutribullet, and it’s very convenient. It comes with several cups like this for ...

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    Healthy food for kids: Teriyaki Salmon

    August 2, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Healthy food for kids: Teriyaki SalmonTeriyaki SalmonGet RecipeINGREDIENTSSesame oil Lemon juice Soy sauce Fresh ginger minced Garlic clove minced Salmon steaks Green onionsGet RecipeMake the marinade sauce01Put all the ingredients in a resealable bag to marinate.Get RecipeYou ...

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    Sopa de Letras

    August 2, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Sopa de LetrasSopa de LetrasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChopped tomatoes 1/4 onion Garlic Water Olive oil Alphabet pasta Chicken bouillon cubeGet RecipeMake the tomato sauce01To a blender, add tomatoes, onion, garlic clove and 1 cup of water.Get RecipeBlend until smooth02Blend the ...

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    Creamy Chicken

    August 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Creamy ChickenCreamy ChickenGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive Oil Chicken thighs Salt and Pepper Butter Onion Sliced mushrooms Garlic Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon Heavy whipping cream or crema mexicana Chipotle peppers in adoboGet RecipeSeason and sear the chicken01Start by adding ...

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    Chicharron en Salsa Verde

    August 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chicharron en Salsa VerdeChicharrón en Salsa VerdeGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPork rinds chicharrones Olive oil Salsa verde Jalapeño Cilantro Water (or chicken broth)Get RecipeThis recipe starts with pork rinds. If you can’t find any, you can buy it online (Affiliate). Pork RindsGet ...

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    Cotija cheese

    August 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Cotija cheeseRECIPESCotija CheeseMama Maggie's KitchenLearn MoreCotija is a cheese  that does not melt well when cooked. Prepared with unpasteurized milk from pasture-raised cows. Then aged for at least one year. It is cylinder in shape, and the outside color is creamy. ...

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    Serrano Pepper

    July 29, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Serrano PepperRECIPESSerrano PepperMama Maggie's KitchenLearn MoreCheck out the picture below. See where the serrano pepper is in the lineup. From mildest to hottest. Serrano peppers are less hot than  habanero pepper, the spiciest. How hot is it?Learn moreThere are a lot of ...

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    Poblano Pepper

    July 29, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Poblano PepperRECIPESPoblano PepperMama Maggie's KitchenLearn moreSee picture below: I’ve put together some commonly used Mexican chile peppers from mildest (poblano pepper) to hottest (habanero). How hot is it?Learn moreOn the grill, cook for several minutes until the skin is ...

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    Tacos al Pastor

    July 29, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Tacos al PastorTacos al  PastorGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOil Guajillo chiles Onion Garlic Water Cumin Oregano Ground cinnamon Black pepper Salt Pineapple juice Apple cider vinegar Achiote (bar)Get RecipeRehydrate the chiles01Pour some oil into a skillet. Add the guajillo chile. ...

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    Pineapple Agua Fresca

    July 28, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pineapple Agua FrescaPineapple Agua FrescaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPineapple Water SugarGet RecipeDice the pineapple01Rinse the pineapple and cut off the leaves and rough sides. Cut to remove the center core and discard, then dice the remaining pineapple into smaller pieces.Get ...

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    Banana Pineapple Pudding Parfait

    July 28, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Banana Pineapple Pudding ParfaitBanana Pineapple Pudding ParfaitGet RecipeINGREDIENTSBox instant vanilla pudding Fat free milk Ground cinnamon Banana sliced Diced pineapple Whipped cream Ground cinnamon for garnishGet Recipe01Make pudding according to the package instructions. ...

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    Ancho Chile

    July 27, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Ancho ChileRECIPESAncho ChileMama Maggie's KitchenLearn moreThink of a fresh, green poblano pepper. It is the same chile to make chile relleno. If they are allowed to ripen, poblano peppers turn red and have some sweetness to them. That’s why an ancho chile is red while the ...

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    How hot are habanero peppers

    July 27, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    How hot are habanero peppersRECIPESHow hot are habanero peppers?Mama Maggie's KitchenLearn moreCheck out the picture below. They are ranked from mildest (poblano peppers) to spiciest (habanero peppers). Habaneros Scoville measurement is 20-30 higher than your average ...

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    Shrimp Poblano Quesadillas

    July 27, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Shrimp Poblano QuesadillasShrimp Poblano QuesadillasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPoblano pepper Olive oil Shrimp Water Salt Tortillas Monterey Jack cheeseGet Recipe01These are large shrimp. They are deveined and raw. They sell shrimp already cooked, but it is best to use fresh seafood, ...

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    Taco Stuffed Zucchini

    July 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Taco Stuffed ZucchiniTaco Stuffed ZucchiniGet RecipeINGREDIENTSZucchini Ground beef Ground cumin Ground oregano Jalapeño Chili powder Onion Garlic Tomatoes Cilantro Cheddar cheeseGet Recipe01Using a melon baller or small spoon, hallow the zucchini. Chop up the zucchini flesh and ...

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    Mexican Pickled Onions

    July 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mexican Pickled OnionsMexican Pickled OnionsGet RecipeINGREDIENTSWater Sugar Apple cider vinegar (or white distilled vinegar) Red onion Dried oregano Salt Jalapeño pepper Bay leavesGet Recipe01Slice the red onion. You can use white onions too. Mix sugar-water with vinegar, salt, ...

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    Blueberry Empanadas

    July 26, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Blueberry EmpanadasBlueberry EmpanadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPie crust Blueberries Lemon zest Lemon juice Sugar Salt Cornstarch Egg Water Sugar Flour (if needed)Get Recipe01You need fresh, ripe blueberries. Rinse and let them dry fully and place in a plastic freezer bag.Rinse and ...

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    Pickled Jalapeños

    July 25, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pickled JalapeñosPickled JalapeñosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSJalapeños Carrots Onion Garlic Olive oil Water White distilled vinegar Bay Leaves Oregano Peppercorn or Ground pepper Cloves Sugar SaltGet Recipe01You’re going to need a lot of fresh jalapeños. I used 1 lb.You'll need fresh ...

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    Cactus and pineapple smoothie

    July 25, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Cactus and pineapple smoothieCactus and pineapple smoothieGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPineapple Cactus Ground tumeric Orange juice or waterGet Recipe01I use an oven mitt to handle the nopal. You can also use a plastic bag. There are special mittens as well.Start with fresh cactusGet ...

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    Scoville Scale – How hot is that pepper?

    July 25, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Scoville Scale - How hot is that pepper?RECIPESScoville Scale - How hot is that pepper?Mama Maggie's KitchenLearn moreThis is a relative measurement of the pungency of spicy foods and chile peppers.  (spiciness or “heat”) The pharmacologist Wilbur Scoville created it back in ...

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    Chicken Drumsticks in Tamarind Chili Sauce

    July 22, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chicken Drumsticks in Tamarind Chili SauceChicken Drumsticks in Tamarind Chili SauceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChicken drumsticks Tamarind pods Chile Guajillo Chile de arbol Water Brown sugar Onion Garlic Olive oil Chicken broth Salt Green onionGet Recipe01I’m using drumsticks because ...

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    Cheese Empanadas

    July 22, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Cheese EmpanadasCheese EmpanadasGet RecipesINGREDIENTSQueso Oaxaca Pickled Jalapeños Pie Crust softened Egg WaterGet Recipes01Preheat oven to 400 degrees and roll out pie dough.Roll out the pie doughGet Recipes02I used a small bowl to cut out the circles. Be sure to use something ...

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    Higado Encebollado

    July 22, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Higado EncebolladoHígado EncebolladoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Sliced Beef Liver Onion Garlic Beef bouillon Jalapeño Pepper WaterGet Recipe01This recipe is very similar to Bistec Encebollado, but it uses a different cut of beef. You can use a serrano pepper instead of the ...

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    Tomato Habanero Salsa

    July 21, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Tomato Habanero SalsaTomato Habanero SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Heat a griddle. Roast the habaneros first. Then roast the rest of the ingredients (except the salt and vinegar).Roast the ingredientsGet Recipe02The heat mainly lies inside the pepper and in the seeds. If ...

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    Pescado Empapelado

    July 21, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pescado EmpapeladoPescado EmpapeladoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSButter softened Fish Carrot Calabacitas Onion Tomatoes Garlic Jalapeño Cilantro chopped Lime juice Salt Whole oregano Foil paperGet Recipe01Lay out a large piece of foil paper. To the center, brush butter, not touching the ...

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    Durango Burritos

    July 21, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Durango BurritosDurango BurritosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Salt Pepper Chuck roast Beef broth Onion whole Garlic Bay leaf Salsa verde Beef broth Diced potatoes Mayonnaise Flour tortillasGet Recipe01Start by searing the meat. Add the broth. Cook for 90 minutes on the stove. ...

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    Huevos a la Mexicana

    July 20, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Huevos a la MexicanaHuevos a la MexicanaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSBacon chopped Jalapeno Tomato Onion Salt Pepper Ground Cumin EggsGet Recipe01This is regular bacon, but you can use whatever cut you like. The fat from the bacon will help us cook the rest of the dish.Chop the baconGet ...

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