Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Traditional Mexican Recipe : Balls of Fire

Traditional Mexican Recipe : Balls of Fire

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPES INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 pounds Jimmy Dean Sausage
  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1 pound jalapeno cheese, grated
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
First of all mix all ingredients thoroughly. Roll into walnut-size balls. And then place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake an additional 10 minutes. Nice Mexican appetizer !
Mexican shredded-beef-chimichangas.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Guacamole

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE: Guacamole
....a traditional Mexican appetizer....a must try !

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 15 ripe medium California avocados, seeded and peeled
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 5 green chiles, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoned salt
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, coarsely mash avocados, leaving some chunks. Add remaining ingredients and mix to blend. NOTE: To store Guacamole, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on
the surface of the Guacamole and refrigerate. And the traditional Mexican Guacamole are ready to serve.....great taste ! Enjoy this !
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Monday, August 8, 2011

Traditional Mexican Recipe : Crab Nachos

Traditional Mexican Recipe : Crab Nachos

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
  • 6 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 pickled jalape?o, minced, plus
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pickling liquid from jar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
  • 8 ounces crabmeat, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sliced artichoke hearts (optional)
  • 3 dozen tortilla chips
  • 1 pickled jalape?o, sliced thin Minced scallion tops (for garnish)
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS :
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.In a bowl, mix together cheeses, sour cream, jalapeo, pickling
liquid, garlic and cumin until well blended. Fold in the crabmeat and artichokes, if desired. Spread each chip with a layer of the topping mixture. Place the chips on a heatproof baking dish or platter. Sprinkle the sliced jalape?o over everything. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and a little bubbly. Scatter scallion tops over the nachos and serve immediately.
And the Crab Nachos are ready to serve....amazing !
sangre-de-cristo-salsa.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Traditional Mexican Recipe Queso Blanco

Traditional Mexican Recipe: Queso Blanco

Try this basic traditional Mexican recipe. A white dipping sauce served with chips or hot
flour tortillas for dipping...hmmm..great !

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INGREDIENTS :
  • 1 cup cheese (Monterey jack, Asadero or Chihuahua), shredded fine
  • 4 ounces green chiles
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Serrano pepper, chopped fine (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine (optional)
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Put all ingredients in a double boiler and heat on medium. Cook until melted and well blended, stirring occasionally.Serve with fresh tostadas or hot flour tortillas. Then this traditional mexican Queso Blanco is ready to serve....nice and tasty ! Enjoy !
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