Recipezaar: Central Mexico,Low Fat recipes

A Unique & Yummy Salsa!

Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:01:25 -0400

I am a a stickler for using fresh ingredients so when my boyfriend from 5 years ago made this up for the first time I cringed! Pardon me for saying so, but if I hadn't have been living with him I never would have eaten it! Hahahaha!!!! The boyfriend is long gone but this is the only salsa I'll eat! If you aren't used to cilantro it may take a few minutes to grow on you - it did me. Give it a chance though. It is seriously yummy!! -- posted by Lottidawe

Sangrita

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 20:08:09 -0400

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Broccoli and Bell Peppers

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 20:00:16 -0400

This is a great healthy side dish for most meats and main dishes. Presentation is great. -- posted by Quiet Man

Homer's Traditional Pico De Gallo

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 19:59:12 -0500

This is a tradional Pico de Gallo recipe that has been in my family for several generations. Many current recipes are variations of this simple one, and their taste is cluttered by garlic or other spices not usually included in the traditional recipe. This makes a great dip for tortilla chips, or in a layered bean dip. One can make great guacamole by smoothing out ripe avocadoes and adding this pico with a little more lime juice and salt to taste. I use a minimum of salt, so you may need to add more to suit your taste. -- posted by Homer and Sandi

Tomatillo Sauce

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:39:01 -0500

From Rick Bayless, 'Authentic Mexican.' There's nothing like a good, fresh tomatillo sauce! Great on grilled chicken! If you want a really hot salsa, don't seed the jalapenos! -- posted by ChipotleChick

Fat Free Watermelon-cranberry Agua Fresca

Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:06:10 -0400

Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun. Points 2. -- posted by Dancer^

Habanero Grilled Chicken on a Bed of Pasta

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:40:02 -0400

A really tasty and spicy low-fat option. Forget about boring diet chicken dinners. The sauce makes all the difference. -- posted by Molly Bloom

Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 20:36:38 -0500

This is a copycat recipe I found for this amazing rice, it works perfectly with a nice savory pulled pork that I use for making burritos. But it really is good enough to have on it's own. *edit* I will have to revisit this recipe soon and come up with more precise measurements and possibly using more generic rice. -- posted by Allan Lee

Jicama Y Ensalada Anaranjada Picante (Spicy Oranges & Jicama

Mon, 29 May 2006 20:38:07 -0400

I love sweet and spicy combinations and this fruit salad is one of those great pairings. Salad should chill for about 2 hours before serving so plan ahead. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Salpicon

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:36:42 -0400

The radishes add both flavor and an interesting texture to this salsa. Bitter orange juice is dificult to find outside of Yucatan. So, you can approximate the flavor profile by mixing 1 part orange juice with 2 parts grapefruit juice. As a variation to this recipe, you can add 1/4 cup diced tomato or avocado. Serve this salsa as an accompaniment to seafood, chicken, or pork dishes. -- posted by Chef Sean #2

Uchepos

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:33 -0500

These are simple tamale-like creations that require fresh, new summer corn with a starch content higher than most of the corn available in the U.S. The following recipe comes from the state of Michoacan where the local corn is high in starch and therefore, holds the simple corn mixture together in the corn husk just like a tamale, but without any other binding agents. I like these because there is no lard or fat added kind of like diet tamales. This is a recipe I found online by Dianna Kennedy. It is exactly how I learned how to make them from my husband's aunt--90+ years old from Michoacan. -- posted by CunSwim

Rustic Roasted Tomato Salsa (Salsa De Molcajete)

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:50:35 -0400

I love this salsa for breakfast in Spicy Cilantro Scrambled Eggs or (for dinner) in Salmon in Luxurious Green Sesame Pipian. My housekeeper in Mexico gave me this recipe and I have used it ever since. -- posted by Witch Doctor

Peach Sangria

Thu, 24 May 2007 23:21:36 -0400

The base of this Sangria is frozen the night before serving and taken out of the freezer two hours prior to serving time. -- posted by Witch Doctor

Spicy Hot Apple Salad

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:22:32 -0400

I have always been mad for chili pepper spiced apples that are common as a noon snack in Mexico. So this is where the idea originally came from. I wanted a strong flavor that made good pairs With the sweet sour taste of the apples. So here it is. -- posted by Jacinto

Salsa

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:13:13 -0500

This is a mild fresh salsa using really good ingredients. Our friends ask for it all of the time. -- posted by Chef #272314

Authentic Mexican Rice

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:49:43 -0500

This recipe came straight from Mexico and is more authentic and fresh than anything else you will taste this side of the border. -- posted by Elisa E

Sopaipillas

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:59:44 -0400

While I was visiting my friend in Arizona, she had me help her make Sopaipillas. I loved them! They're mexican, but sold in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and other states near Mexico. You can literally point to the mountains at the back of her house and say "There's Mexico!" Mexican fried breads. Golden fried puffs, usually served with butter or honey for dessert. You can also try them with cinnamon and sugar. -- posted by Giniaa

Rice Atole, Hot Rice Drink

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:31:56 -0400

Traditional atole drink from Mexico city. Make it on a cold winter night and you will love it! Reheat it in the morning and you have a nutritious drink for the kids. I warm the milk in the microwave to save about 10 minutes cooking time. -- posted by Mami Janine

Frozen Aztec Mocha

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:47:30 -0400

Who says coffee has to be always the same? Surprise someone you love with this classic frozen espresso. Who knows what will happen? -- posted by Annacia

Fresh Salsa, Arizona Style

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:20:38 -0400

This is a recipe from my Aunt Janice who lived in Arizona during the winters years ago. It's fresh and zappy and my family eats jars of it when we make huge batches during the summer and even the winters! NOTE: If you can't find fresh peppers or tomatoes, you can substitute canned. Just use as many canned peppers as you want. We use about 3-4 cans of diced canned tomatoes. In the summertime we freeze cilantro that we grow in our garden wrapped in a paper towel and use that in the winter instead of buying it pricey fresh. Also if it's too spicy, you can always add more tomatoes or even throw in a can of kidney beans! -- posted by Chef #771374

Chile De Arbol Hot Sauce

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:44:00 -0400

This is a hot sauce my mother-in-law taught me to make. It is delicious. -- posted by SHERNANDEZ