Enchilada Red Sauce
Do you want to make enchiladas but you don’t have a can of sauce on hand? Save a little money and get a little more flavor with this home made Enchilada Red Sauce. This recipe will make 2-3 cups of sauce.
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Mexican, Central and South American Inspired Recipes
Mexican Pizza
Okay, this isn’t an authentic Mexican recipe, but it is a popular item in many Mexican restaurants. You can fry (or bake) your own tortillas, or you can buy the crispy tostada shells that are flat and not folded.
Ropa Vieja
This Cuban dish is a delight for the eyes and for the tongue. The name means Old Clothes since it looks like colorful torn rags in the pot with the long strings of beef, onion, and peppers. Don’t let the long ingredient list intimidate you, …
Peruvian Chicken
Are you looking for something different to do with grilled chicken? This recipe is bursting with flavor! While the ingredient list looks long don’t let that intimidate you – this recipe is easy to make and worth the wait!
Pico de Gallo
This salsa made with fresh veggie ingredients is healthy and full of flavor. It goes great on chips, or in your favorite Mexican dishes. This is not completely traditional, as I like to add a pint of tomato sauce to help bind it all together.
Quesadilla
“Just make yourself a dang quesadilla!” (Napoleon Dynamite)Quesadillas are probably easier to make than to describe. This is our go to meal for busy days – cheesy, gooey, tasty and speedy!These can be as simple or complex as you like – from just melted cheese …
Taco Seasoning
This is for making your own taco meat at home, and will save you lots of money compared to the little packets from the store. I just made a batch and this ended up costing less than half as much as the individual packets from …
Mexican Rice
This is a side dish derived from Spanish Rice that goes great with any Mexican or Latin American entree.