Taco Bell Tostada

Ingredients (makes 4 tostadas) Instructions Serve immediately – Eat while the shell is still crunchy. Heat beans – Warm refried beans in a saucepan with a splash of water or milk until smooth and spreadable. Prepare tostada shells – If you don’t have pre-made shells, lightly fry corn tortillas in oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper… Continue reading Taco Bell Tostada

Chile Colorado Tamales

Tender pork in red chile sauce wrapped in soft, fluffy masa and steamed to perfection. Ingredients: For the Filling: 2 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into chunks 1/2 onion 3 cloves garlic Salt to taste Water (to cover the pork) For the Chile Colorado Sauce: 6 dried guajillo chiles (seeded and stemmed) 3 dried… Continue reading Chile Colorado Tamales

Easy Dumpling Soup

Ingredients 1 tbsp sesame oil2 tbsp minced, fresh ginger4 garlic cloves, minced6 cups chicken stock3 tbsp soy sauce1/2 bunch green onions, thinly sliced2 large carrots, julienned (or 1 cup if using pre cut)1/2 tsp sea salt1.5 lb bag frozen dumplings ( potstickers or mini potstickers)2 cups fresh spinach, packed1 tsp sesame seeds, optional Preparation Heat… Continue reading Easy Dumpling Soup

Mexican Cheese Enchiladas with Onion

Soft corn tortillas rolled with gooey cheese and sprinkled with diced onions, then smothered in rich red enchilada sauce — a true comfort food favorite. Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) 1 small white onion, finely chopped Oil (for softening tortillas) Optional: extra cheese for toppingFor the Red Enchilada… Continue reading Mexican Cheese Enchiladas with Onion

Fideo Con Pollo

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided6 chicken drumsticks, thawed, skin onsalt to season chicken1 7- ounce bag dry fideo noodles6 cups warm water3 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon chicken knorr Directions: In a 3-quart (10″) pan, cook the chicken in about two tablespoons cooking oil on all sides until the skin starts to… Continue reading Fideo Con Pollo

Mexican Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients:For the Red Enchilada Sauce: 5 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed, seeded) 3 dried ancho chiles (optional for richness) 3 cups chicken or beef broth 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup onion 1 tsp Mexican oregano 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp oil or lard Salt to tasteFor the Beef Filling: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 onion,… Continue reading Mexican Beef Enchiladas

Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Ingredients2 lobster tails4 tbsp butter, melted2 garlic cloves, minced1 tbsp lemon juice½ tsp paprikaSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley and lemon wedges (for garnish) Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of each lobster shell down the middle and gently pull the meat up, resting it on top of the shell.Mix… Continue reading Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter