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Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

When you need hard boiled eggs for a recipe this is a good way to make sure they are easy to peel. This doesn’t take much more time, but it definitely makes a difference if you need nice looking eggs. If you’re wanting soft boiled 

Guacamole

Guacamole

That beautiful creamy green bowl of deliciousness. Guacamole seems elegant and rustic at the same time and I think it’s my favorite dip. You can serve Guacamole with chips, or as a topping for other Mexican dishes such as burritos or fajitas.I’m breaking the rules 

Sue’s White Enchiladas

Sue’s White Enchiladas

These creamy, savory enchiladas are a nice change of pace, and work great if chicken is your meat of choice. Use leftover chicken and this becomes a Quick and Easy meal.Sue will double this recipe and freeze them in meal sized aluminum pans that can 

Enchilada Red Sauce

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.

Mexican Pizza

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.

Spanish Lentil Stew

Spanish Lentil Stew

This recipe is a variation of a recipe from Spain on a Fork. It has plenty of flavor with it’s Spanish heritage and it makes a healthy and filling meal. You can be prepared the day before and then finished the day you’ll serve it. 

Mojo Beef

Mojo Beef

Here is recipe for Cuban style steak with a citrus marinade that will tenderize and flavor your beef. Skirt steak is traditional for this recipe, and flank steaks or flat irons steaks will also work well, but I think any steak will work if cut 

Beef in a Blanket

Beef in a Blanket

These are similar to Pigs in a Blanket, but made with Roast Beef. I like to use beef shortribs for this because of their very beefy flavor, but I think a chuck roast would also work well. These are substantial enough for a meal, but 

Cowboy Butter

Cowboy Butter

This is a nice butter based dip you can use for sandwiches, appetizers, or vegetables.

Ropa Vieja

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,