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Chiles Rellenos Cornbread brings together two Southwestern favorites in one golden, sliceable bake. Cornbread has deep roots in American history, beginning with Native American cooks who ground corn into meal and baked it into simple, hearty breads long before European settlers arrived. In the Southwest, where green chiles and melty cheese are kitchen staples, cooks […]
Migas are a beloved breakfast tradition with roots stretching across Spain, Mexico, and Texas. The word migas means “crumbs” in Spanish, and the original Spanish dish was made by frying leftover bread crumbs, a resourceful way to make sure nothing went to waste. In Mexico and later in Texas, cooks adapted the idea using what […]
How to make Chile Relleno Gravy The relleno gravy was whipped up in my VitaMix and then quickly fried in a few tablespoons of oil and then reduced for about 15 mins. Ingredients: Sauce: 1 large can whole tomatoes with juice 1 onion 1 jalapeño 1 habanero 5 garlic cloves 2-3 tbsp chicken bouillon 2 […]
How to make Tex-Mex Taco Pizza Ingredients For the Pizza Dough: 1½ cups warm water 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp instant yeast 3 cups flour (I used 00-flour) 1 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp olive oil Pizza Sauce: 1 cup Taco sauce 2 tblsp jalapeño ketchup ½ tsp sea salt 1 tsp extra virgin olive […]
How to make How to Roast Green Chiles Ingredients: Raw chile peppers – Anaheim, Hatch, poblano, or jalapeño Instructions: Step 1: Blister chile over flame: Turn on your gas burner to the highest setting. Balance the chile pepper directly on the metal grates over the gas burner. Let the chile pepper sit on the burner […]
There are few dishes as comforting or as deeply rooted in Mexican and Southwestern home cooking as a simple pot of pinto beans. Known as frijoles de olla, meaning “beans from the pot,” they’ve been a daily staple for generations, traditionally simmered slowly in a clay pot on the back of the stove while the […]
How to make Picadillo con Calabacitas Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 cup onion finely diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 poblano diced 4 vine-ripened tomatoes dice 1 and roughly chop the other 3 2 serrano peppers 1/2 cup water 2 […]
How to make Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Recipe Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped 8 ounces cream cheese ½ cup heavy cream ¼ cup chicken broth 4 jalapeno peppers, diced 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 […]
How to make Chicken Ranch Wraps Recipe Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas 2 cups cooked chicken, cut up or shredded ¼ cup Ranch dressing ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ cup chopped parsley Instructions: Shred or cut the chicken into smaller pieces. Spread 1 tbsp of Ranch dressing across the entire tortilla. Add ½ cup […]
How to make Tater Taco Casserole Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup yellow onion peeled and chopped 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 32 ounces frozen tater tots (1 package) 2 […]