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Salsa Verde Asada is one of the most essential sauces in Mexican cooking, the bright green salsa you’ll find on taquería counters, in family kitchens, and on dinner tables throughout Mexico. Salsa verde simply means “green sauce,” and asada means “roasted” or “grilled,” describing the technique that gives this version its depth. For centuries, Mexican […]
Green Chile Macaroni Sopita is the kind of humble, heartwarming dish that lives in the everyday kitchens of New Mexico and the borderlands of the Southwest. Sopa or sopita (“little soup”) is a staple in Mexican and Mexican-American homes, where pasta like fideo, macaroni, or shells is toasted, simmered in a seasoned tomato broth, and […]
Cheese and Onion Enchiladas are proof that the simplest dishes are often the most satisfying. Long before elaborate fillings became popular, home cooks in northern Mexico and the American Southwest were rolling warm corn tortillas around nothing more than melting cheese and raw onion, bathing them in red chile sauce, and baking them until bubbling. […]
Stacked Enchiladas, known in New Mexico as enchiladas montadas or simply “flat enchiladas,” are a beloved Southwestern twist on the classic rolled enchilada. Instead of filling and rolling each tortilla, cooks in New Mexico and parts of northern Mexico have long layered tortillas flat with sauce, meat, and cheese, building them into a tall, hearty […]
Chicken Verde Tortilla Soup Ingredients Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons Red onion: 3 cups, finely chopped Fresh garlic: 1½ tablespoons, finely minced Dried oregano: 2 teaspoons Cooked chicken breast: 4 pounds, cut into small pieces Canned green chiles: 10 cups, well drained Low-sodium chicken stock: 5 cups White cheese sauce: 5 cups (made without wine or […]
Pumpkin Empanadas, or empanadas de calabaza, are a cherished part of Mexican and Mexican-American baking, especially when the weather turns cool. In many families, they appear in panaderías and home kitchens from early fall through the holidays, enjoyed at Día de los Muertos gatherings, Thanksgiving tables, and Christmas celebrations alongside steaming cups of coffee or […]
Few meals warm a home like a pot of chili simmering away in the slow cooker, and this Homemade Mexican Beef Chili is built on that comfort. Hearty pinto beans, savory ground beef, and a base of tomatoes and chicken broth cook slowly together until the beans turn creamy and the broth thickens into a […]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos bring together one of America’s favorite flavor combinations and one of the most beloved meal formats in the world. Tacos have been a staple of Mexican cuisine for centuries, prized for their versatility and the way a simple tortilla can hold endless fillings. Meanwhile, the trio of chicken, bacon, and ranch […]
Few things signal the start of a great Mexican restaurant meal like a warm bowl of queso arriving at the table, and this Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip brings that experience home in about 10 minutes. White American cheese melts with milk and a little butter into a silky, pourable sauce, the same smooth, glossy texture […]
Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw Ingredients Green cabbage: 8 cups, shredded Red cabbage: 2 cups, shredded Canned corn: 2 cups, drained well Jalapeño: 1 large, finely chopped Green onions: ½ cup, sliced Mayonnaise: 1 cup Fresh lime juice: 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro: ¼ cup, chopped Ground black pepper: ½ teaspoon Salt: ¼ teaspoon […]