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    Chile Cascabel Salsa

    July 20, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chile Cascabel SalsaChile Cascabel SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Toast the chile cascabel on a griddle. Be careful, try not to burn them. When dried chiles burn, they become bitter.Toast the chile cascabelGet Recipe02Remove the stem from the chile cascabel and remove the ...

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    Chile Piquin Salsa

    July 20, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chile Piquin SalsaChile Piquin SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Wash the tomatoes. Start by cutting a criss cross on the bottom of the tomato.Cut a criss cross on the bottomGet Recipe02Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and serranos on a skillet. Make sure everything is ...

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    Summer Grilling Ideas

    July 19, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Summer Grilling IdeasRECIPESSummer Grilling IdeasMama Maggie's KitchenGet RecipesSweet and spicy with each meaty bite. This recipe is what summer food fun should be. Delicious! Grilled Ribs with Tamarind Chipotle BBQ SauceGet RecipesThis recipe is delicious, easy-to-make, and ...

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    Costillas en Salsa Verde

    July 19, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Costillas en Salsa VerdeCostillas en Salsa VerdeGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatillos Onion Serrano chiles Garlic cloves Olive oil Pork ribs sliced individually Chicken bouillon Water SaltGet Recipe01Start by roasting the ingredients. Tomatillos, serrano chiles, onion, garlic.Roast the ...

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    Epazote

    July 19, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    EpazoteRECIPESEpazoteMama Maggie's KitchenLearn moreEpazote has both a strong aroma and taste so not everyone is immediately in love with it. However, it’s very traditional in Mexican cooking and can admittedly be a bit of an acquired taste.What is epazote?Learn moreFor ...

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    Instant Pot Mexican Rice

    July 18, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Instant Pot Mexican RiceInstant Pot Mexican RiceGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive Oil White rice Diced onion Garlic Chicken broth Tomato sauce Chicken bouillon Whole cuminGet Recipe01Start by adding the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender. You can skip this step by using tomato ...

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    Camotes Enmielados

    July 18, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Camotes EnmieladosCamotes EnmieladosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSSweet potatotes Whole cloves Whole allspice Cinnamon stick Piloncillo WaterGet Recipe01Peeling the skin is optional, this step can be challenging. For this recipe, it does not matter if you peel the skin or not.Slice or ...

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    Chipotle Salsa

    July 15, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chipotle SalsaChipotle SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSDiced Tomatoes Chipotle pepper Chopped onion Minced garlic Olive oilGet Recipe01In a blender, add the tomatoes, chipotle, onion, garlic, and onion.Blend until smoothGet Recipe02In a large pan, heat up the oil. Add the tomato ...

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    Salsa Borracha

    July 15, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Salsa BorrachaSalsa BorrachaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes Onion Jalapeños Garlic Dark Mexican beer Salt CilantroGet Recipe01Get the grill nice and hot. We had the grill at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the tomatoes.Roast the tomatoesGet Recipe02Add the onion and jalapeños. Roast ...

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    Chamorro en Salsa Verde

    July 15, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chamorro en Salsa VerdeChamorro en Salsa VerdeGet RecipeINGREDIENTSBeef Hind Shank Tomatillos Onion sliced Serrano chiles Garlic Water Ground cumin Olive Oil Salt Ground pepperGet Recipe01Season the beef hind shanks with salt and pepper on both sides.Season the meatGet ...

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    Vegetarian Tacos

    July 14, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Vegetarian TacosVegetarian TacosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPortobello Mushrooms Olive oil Diced tomato Diced onion Minced garlic Salt Pepper Red salsa Corn tortillas Chopped cilantro Avocado salsa CheeseGet Recipe01You start dicing the portobello mushrooms. The texture of the mushrooms ...

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    Red Chilaquiles

    July 14, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Red ChilaquilesRed ChilaquilesGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTriangle sliced corn tortillas Olive oil Salt Eggs Guajillo chiles Chile de arbol Tomatoes Water Onion Garlic Cumin Salt Queso fresco crumbled Onion slices Sour Cream Chopped cilantroGet Recipe01Fry the triangle sliced tortillas ...

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    Tortas Ahogadas

    July 14, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Tortas AhogadasTortas AhogadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGuajillo chiles Chile de árbol Onion Garlic Water Tomatoes Olive oil Pork chopped Birotes or bolillosGet Recipe01Rehydrate guajillo chile and chile de arbol. Add onion and garlic to the pot at the very end for 5 minutes.Boil the ...

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    Chicken Entomatadas

    July 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chicken EntomatadasChicken EntomatadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes Jalapeño Onion Garlic Water Salt Ground cumin Oil Corn tortillas Shredded cooked chicken Queso Fresco Chopped CilantroGet Recipe01Boil the sauce ingredients and discard the water. Add everything from the pot to a ...

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    Chorizo Cheese Dip

    July 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Chorizo Cheese DipChorizo Cheese DipGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Mexican chorizo Onion diced All purpose flour Shredded cheese Milk SaltGet Recipe01I’m using lean beef chorizo. If you’re using pork chorizo, be sure to drain it. Remove the chorizo from the skillet after ...

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    Papas con Rajas

    July 13, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Papas con RajasPapas con RajasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPotatoes Water Olive oil Diced onion Poblano peppers Salt Shredded cheeseGet Recipe01Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes. Then add the potatoes to a large pot.Peel and dice the potatoesGet Recipe02Add water to the pot, put ...

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    Molcajete Salsa Verde

    July 12, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Molcajete Salsa VerdeMolcajete Salsa VerdeGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive Oil Tomatillos Diced onion Jalapeños Garlic Cilantro chopped SaltGet RecipeYou can buy a molcajete at just about any Mexican grocery store, or buy one online (Affiliate).  They come in different shapes and ...

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    Steak Huevos Rancheros

    July 12, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Steak Huevos RancherosSteak Huevos RancherosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSEggs Carne asada Tortillas Salsa verde Refried pinto beans Chopped cilantro Crumbled queso frescoGet Recipe01While the meat is cooking, warm up the tortillas in a separate skillet.Cook the marinated meatGet ...

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    Homemade Mexican Chorizo

    July 12, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Homemade Mexican ChorizoHomemade Mexican ChorizoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGround pork Dried ancho chile Dried guajillo chile Dried chile de arbol Coriander seeds Cumin seeds Dried oregano Peppercorns Cloves Anise seeds Whole cinnamon Garlic powder Ground annatto Chipotle ...

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    Carlota de Fresa

    July 11, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Carlota de FresaCarlota de FresaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSEvaporated milk Sweetened condensed milk Lime juice Ripe strawberries Galletas MariaGet Recipe01Wash and slice the strawberries. Set them aside until ready to assemble the dessertSlice the ripe strawberriesGet Recipe02To a ...

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    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Mexican Dry Rub

    July 11, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Mexican Dry RubGrilled Tri-Tip Steak with Mexican Dry RubGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGround cumin Ground oregano Garlic powder Paprika Salt Ground pepper Tri-tipGet Recipe01Mix all the ingredients and set aside. Make a big batch and store in an airtight ...

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    Tomato Molcajete Salsa

    July 11, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Tomato Molcajete SalsaTomato Molcajete SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Tomatoes Sliced onion Garlic cloves Jalapeños SaltGet RecipeYou can buy a molcajete at just about any Mexican grocery store, or buy one online (Affiliate).  They come in different shapes and sizes. ...

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    Baked Potato Flautas

    July 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Baked Potato FlautasBaked Potato FlautasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPotatoes medium-sized Water Salt Ground pepper TortillasGet Recipe01Make the potato filling and let cool completely.Make the potato fillingGet Recipe02On a flour tortilla, add some of the potato mixture. Roll up the ...

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    Papas con Huevos

    July 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Papas con HuevosPapas con HuevosGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPotatoes Olive oil Water Onion Eggs Salt PepperGet Recipe01Wash and dice the potatoes. About 1-inch in diameterDice the potatoesGet Recipe02Heat oil and pan sear the potatoes for a few minutes. Add the water and cover. Cook for ...

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    Refried Beans

    July 8, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Refried BeansRefried BeansGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Garlic Onion Pinto beans Bean broth Ground cumin Chicken bouillon cube Queso Fresco Jalapeño slicesGet Recipe01Remove any debris from the dried beans and wash them thoroughly. In general, Mexicans cook from scratch.Remove ...

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    Mexican Breakfast Migas

    July 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mexican Breakfast MigasMexican Breakfast MigasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Corn tortillas Diced tomato Diced onion Minced garlic Eggs Ground cumin Ground oregano Salt Pepper Cilantro Green Onions Get Recipe01Cut the tortillas for this recipe into little squares. Fry them ...

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    Mexican Fried Bananas

    July 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mexican Fried BananasMexican Fried BananasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSPlantains (or regular bananas) Ground cinnamon Butter Sweetened condensed milk containersGet Recipe01Slice the plantains, one plantain per person. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.Slice the plantainsGet Recipe02Melt ...

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    Nutella Stuffed Conchas

    July 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Nutella Stuffed ConchasNutella Stuffed ConchasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSConchas Nutella Sliced strawberriesGet Recipe01Gently hold the side of the concha. Cut the conchas in half.Cut the conchas in halfGet RecipeFor those of you not lucky enough to have a local panaderia (Mexican ...

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    Bean Tostadas

    July 7, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Bean TostadasBean TostadasGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Here we’re using leftover refried beans, but you can use canned refried beans.Leftover BeansGet Recipe02Smear refried beans to a tostada. Add the cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Since the beans are warm, the cheese will ...

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    Nopales con Chorizo

    July 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Nopales con ChorizoNopales con ChorizoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Cook the chorizo and drain the fat. Don’t worry. It will still have plenty of fat and spice even after the excess grease is removed.Cook the ChorizoGet Recipe02In the meantime, roast the tomatoes, onion, ...

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    Calabacitas con Queso

    July 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Calabacitas con QuesoCalabacitas con QuesoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSOlive oil Calabacitas Serrano pepper Onion diced Garlic Tomato Salt Pepper Panela cheeseGet Recipe01Heat oil in a pot and add the calabacitas. Cook for 2-3 minutes.Cook the CalabacitasGet Recipe02Add the remaining ...

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    What to serve with Enchiladas

    July 6, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    What to serve with EnchiladasRECIPESWhat to serve with EnchiladasMama Maggie's KitchenGet RecipesMexican rice (Arroz Mexicano) is a staple Mexican side dish. It comes out fluffy and tasty. Ready in under 30 minutes. Serve next to any of your favorite Mexican recipe and dig ...

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    Roasted Tomato Salsa

    July 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Roasted Tomato SalsaRoasted Tomato SalsaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSTomatoes Jalapeño pepper Onion Garlic Lime juice Cilantro Salt PepperGet Recipe01Rehydrate the chili pods in warm water and let them cool, blend them until smooth. Don’t forget to taste for salt.Roast the tomatoesGet ...

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    Pescado en Salsa de Chiles

    July 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Pescado en Salsa de ChilesPescado en Salsa de ChilesGet RecipeINGREDIENTSWater Dried California chili Dried Ancho chili Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce Olive oil Cod fillets Onion Garlic Lime juice SaltGet Recipe01Rehydrate the chili pods in warm water and let them cool, blend ...

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    Salsa Morita

    July 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Salsa MoritaSalsa MoritaGet RecipeINGREDIENTSGet Recipe01Place the morita chile into a stock pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn heat off. Let sit in the pot for 5 minutes.Rehydrate the chilesGet Recipe02Set aside until ready to use. Discard the water and use fresh ...

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    Bistec Encebollado

    July 5, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Bistec EncebolladoBistec EncebolladoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSBeef steaks Ground cumin Jugo Maggi Lime juice Pepper Onions Olive oil Jalapeños Garlic SaltGet Recipe01Marinate the beef with ground cumin, Jugo Maggi, lime juice, and pepper. Place in the fridge while slicing the ...

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    California Burrito

    July 4, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    California BurritoCalifornia BurritoGet RecipeINGREDIENTSSalt Pepper Paprika Ground cumin Dried oregano Garlic Lime juice Oil Outside Skirt Steak Burrito-sized tortillas Refried Beans Frozen French fries Sour Cream Guacamole Salsa Shredded cheeseGet Recipe01Add all the marinating ...

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    Tostadas de Pollo

    July 4, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Tostadas de PolloTostadas de PolloGet RecipeINGREDIENTSChicken breasts Water Salt Onion Garlic Tostadas Your favorite ToppingsGet Recipe01Cook it in a large pot with water, onions, garlic, and salt.Cook the Chicken breastsGet Recipe02With two forks, shred the cooked chicken. You ...

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    What to serve with Tacos

    July 4, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    What to serve with TacosRECIPESWhat to serve with TacosMama Maggie's KitchenGet RecipesMexican rice (Arroz Mexicano) is a staple Mexican side dish. It comes out fluffy and tasty. Ready in under 30 minutes. Serve next to any of your favorite Mexican recipe and dig in! Arroz ...

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    Carne Asada Fries

    July 1, 2022 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Carne Asada FriesCarne Asada FriesGet RecipeINGREDIENTSSkirt steak Lime juice Garlic Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce Orange juice Jalapeño Ground cumin Paprika Ground oregano Ground pepper Canola oil CilantroGet Recipe01Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large bag or container, ...

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