Mexican

Roasted Tomato Salsa

8 comments May 2, 2012

If you are a regular reader, you know that I am a fan of Mexican food, and one of my favorite snacks are chips with salsa. My obsession for scratch cooking comes with its drawbacks however, as it won’t allow me to open up a jar of store bought salsa. So, I make my own, [...]

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Taquitos o Flautas de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos or Flautas)

12 comments April 23, 2012

Mexican Flautas or Taquitos, what’s the difference? The basic idea is the same, they’re tacos filled with various ingredients of your choice, rolled like a cigar and then fried. The difference seems to be in name only, from what I can tell. It would appear that Taquitos is the name used is the United States [...]

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Quesadilla para el Desayuno (Breakfast Quesadilla)

7 comments April 9, 2012

Corn and flour tortillas are a staple in my pantry. I love making quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, homemade chips with salsa, burritos, etc. Quesadillas are a quick and delicious lunch, and the variations are endless. I made these quesadillas for breakfast just the other day and they were absolutely fantastic. Buen provecho!

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Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)

6 comments August 24, 2011

I have to admit that I don’t like leftovers. There’s something about day-old food that usually makes me feel sick. There are some exceptions of course, like arroz con pollo or homemade beans, but if I can create a new dish using older ingredients, like day old roasted chicken, then that makes for a better [...]

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Tilapia Quesadillas with Guacamole

9 comments August 18, 2011

Here’s a delicious, easy to make dish for tonight. There’s lots to love about this quesadilla but the best part is that it adapts to whatever fish you like. Accompany the quesadillas with guacamole for added flavor. Buen provecho!

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Huevos Rancheros (Rancheros Eggs)

10 comments July 7, 2011

Have you ever tried Huevos Rancheros? I realize that they are only eggs, but wow are these eggs good! This was one of the most satisfying breakfasts that I’ve made in a long time. Rich, spicy, beautiful colors, absolutely delicious. Thanks to Mexico for all the wonderful food! I enjoyed this dish very much. The [...]

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Meatless Enchiladas

5 comments June 30, 2011

I needed to use up a few ingredients that I had on hand before going shopping again. So, I ended up throwing together what might become a new favorite meal of mine. A delicious meatless enchilada! Serve it with a green salad on the side and enjoy!

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