Category Archive for "Mexican" | International Menu

Tamales

30Oct

The word tamal comes from the Aztec word tamalli which means "wrapped". Tamales are made from corn-based dough and filled with various stuffing, wrapped in corn husk or banana leaf, then steamed. The most common dishes eaten in Mexico on Day of the Dead are molé, Pan de Muerto or tamales. (more…)...

Calabaza En Tacha—Candied Pumpkin

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30Oct

Calabaza en Tacha (candied pumpkin), is a traditional Mexican pumpkin dish cooked in brown sugar cane syrup, served as a snack, dessert or breakfast. A calabaza is a type of winter squash, with a sweet flavor and very firm texture. Also it's one of the traditional foods served for Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Super...

Fish Tacos

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05May

Very easy dish to make. For our fish, we used tilapia which has a firm flesh and is easy to find anywhere as well as inexpensive. Also you can add a little feta cheese. It’s important to keep the batter cold so use ice cold beer or club soda when making the batter. It will give you a crunchier...

Cinco de Mayo

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04May

Some people think that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day (16 September), but it is not, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. It’s interesting, but the holiday is celebrated more in the United States, especially in...

Guacamole with Pomegranate Seeds

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04May

I could eat avocados every day! Here is another idea for a delicious, creamy guacamole! Pomegranate seeds give the dish a bright color and slightly sweet kick. If you are a lover of spicy food, you can use the seeds from the serrano. And if you add a little bit olive oil, then you'll get a very...

Roast Beef with Cactus and Vegetables

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24Mar

I have tried to cook with different cactuses before since it is very tasty marinated or in various salads. This time I decided to try to cook something more 'serious' with it. Very tasty, flavorful and satisfying dish. (more…)...

Homemade Corn Tortillas with Puerto Rican Shredded Pork with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Black Beans

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27Jan

Usually on weekends we love to cook dinner with the whole family. I think it's a great family tradition, and benefits all of us, parents and kids. And with big pleasure everything is eaten :) This past weekend we cooked together again one of our favorite cuisines, Mexican! We decided to make tacos, it’s a perfect choice for dinner...

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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10Nov

Now when it's getting colder and windy outside, this soup is a great idea for your lunch or dinner. Even my kids like to eat this soup. I love how this chicken tortilla soup is both easy to make and satisfying. If you like spicy soup, add jalapeno to the vegetables. True comfort food! (more…)...

Empanadas

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23Feb

Empanadas need no introduction - popular especially in Latin America and Europe, as well as southwest United States and southeast Asia. Empanadas like pirozhki are little pies with different fillings such as cheese, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables, minced or chopped pork, beef or chicken, shrimp, zucchini blossom, fruits, etc., the fillings are endless but generally...

Chorizo Cheese Dip

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30Jan

Lots of gooey, melted cheese with spicy chorizo mixed in. Use any hot pepper to your taste, I had poblano pepper so I used those, but you can use also serrano, jalapeno, etc. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips. And add a ice cold beer to complete the meal. What could be better for a Super Bowl party?...

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