tex-mex and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Guacamole, Authentic Recipe

(2 reviews) Posted by The Gastronomer  

This tasty and nutritious Vegan dish performs double duty as both appetizer or a main course ingredient. Using only time honored ingredients, it is extremely authentic and versatile as an accent to many fine Mexican main courses. MORE»

Recipe #47611

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Taco Bell Hot Sauce

(10 reviews) Posted by JustaQT  

originally from Top Secret Recipes by Todd Wilbur http://www.topsecretrecipes.com MORE»

Recipe #45527

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Pico de Gallo

(1 reviews) Posted by wildheart  

This fresh salsa is sometimes known as 'tale of the rooster'. I think it must be because of the lovely colors. You can vary the hottness of this receipe by adding more jalepenos or less, but this is, by definition, a VERY hot salsa. MORE»

Recipe #38328

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Salsa Diablo

Posted by Sue L  

Could be wicked, depending on how many jalapenos you put in it. Has a good flavor hot or mild. MORE»

Recipe #38269

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Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip

(19 reviews) Posted by 1Steve  

A white dipping sauce served in many restaurants with chips or hot flour tortillas for dipping. This is a basic recipe that uses 'Jack' for the TexMex version and Chihuahua and/or Asadero for the more traditional Mexican version. MORE»

Recipe #37768

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One-Eyed Jack's Vegetarian Chili

(1 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

One-Eyed Jack, notorious gunslinger in his youth, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn, much less a buffalo for chili. So he became a vegetarian in his older days. MORE»

Recipe #37359

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Tequila Sunrise

(14 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

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Recipe #36341

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Margarita

(6 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

Raise your glass and toast! Salud! MORE»

Recipe #34710

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Pico de Gallo

(6 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

The "Rooster's Beak". MORE»

Recipe #34430

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Guacamole

(51 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

Traditional Mexican dip that can be used as a topping or with chips. MORE»

Recipe #34233

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Avocado Mango Salad

(6 reviews) Posted by Shannon in VA  

I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style... MORE»

Recipe #30239

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Quick "Spanish" Rice

(5 reviews) Posted by Shannon in VA  

Quick and easy side dish. I do not add any salt to my dishes, you may want to add a pinch to the water tomato sauce mixture — It's up to you. MORE»

Recipe #30167

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Mexican Bean Dip

Posted by Teresa M  

Refried beans layered with avocados and sour cream, topped with cheese, tomatoes, olives & onions. It's a great party dish & leftovers can be used as burrito filling. The prep time includes time for soaking the beans overnight. MORE»

Recipe #29502

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Calabacitas Con Chiles Verdes

(1 reviews) Posted by wildheart  

I think that New Mexico has a law on the books that says that everyone has to eat squash regularly. That's okay, because once you've tried this 'squash and chiles', you will like squash! PS zucchini is a green squash...or you can use yellow squash. MORE»

Recipe #29187

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Stuffed Yellow Bells

Posted by Shannon in VA  

Wonderful "meatless" entree. I served it with steamed Broccoli, Avocado and Mandarine Orange Salad and white dinner rolls. Very tasty MORE»

Recipe #29178

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Jalapeno Cornbread

(1 reviews) Posted by wildheart  

This cornbread can't be beat! Fair warning: it ain't your gramma's cornbread....unless she came from the American Southwest! MORE»

Recipe #29144

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Ginger's 30-Minute Chili

(1 reviews) Posted by Ginger_B  

This is a very basic but delicious and convenient chili. It's very easy to make and doesn't take very long to cook. It's hearty and fast — great for a weeknight supper. I typically serve it with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crackers,... MORE»

Recipe #28908

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Prison Chile

(1 reviews) Posted by wildheart  

This chile is spicy and hot, and can be used to fill burritos. Notice this is "CHILE" which usually means southwestern style, using chiles, instead of 'chili' which is used back east. MORE»

Recipe #28529

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Bunelos (Appetizer)

Posted by wildheart  

There are two kinds of Bunelos: apetizers, or desserts. This appetizer is typical of southwestern food. It serves 6 as a meal, if you add ground beef, or 12 as an appetizer. MORE»

Recipe #28521

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New Mexican Margaritas

Posted by wildheart  

The great thing about New Mexican Margaritas is that you can add lemon juice and use less lime...you can blend the jalapeño with the slush... you can have a huge party and make the whole neighborhood happy. Easy to double, triple, or... MORE»

Recipe #28481

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