How to Make Dessert Sopapilla: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
You will be happy you learned How to Make Sopapilla as it is a delicious Mexican dessert treat. How to Make Dessert Sopapilla: I always look forward to eating these tasty bits of goodness. Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 30 min Rest Time: 2 hrs 15 min Fry Time: 24 – 30 min Yield: 12 – 15 sopapilla Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/4 tbsp baking powder 1 1/4 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp warm water 1...
How to Make Crème Caramel Flan: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Flan is a popular dessert in Spain and Latin America and since it is so delicious, it’s a good idea to learn how to make Crème Caramel Flan, so yo can add it to your list of favorite recipes. How to Make Crème Caramel Flan: This recipe can be made to be served in one large souffle dish or individual ramekins. I usually choose to make it using ramekins. Type: Dessert Recipe Prep Time: 12 min Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min Cool Time: 5...
How to Make Jicama Salad: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Jicama Salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that pairs very well with most all Mexican or Latin-type entrées, especially now in early spring to liven things up. How to Make Jicama Salad: Type: Salad Recipe Prep Time: 35 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 medium-sized jicama – approximately 1 lb 3 cucumbers – peeled, seeded & halved lengthwise 4 medium-sized oranges 8 radishes – sliced thinly 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp...
How to Cook Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a gorgeous breakfast, different than what you’re probably used to on a daily basis. Full of flavor, adding chorizo or refried beans makes this morning meal even more hearty. How to Cook Huevos Rancheros: Any salsa can be served with this classic Mexican dish, along with chorizo & refried beans. Heat & keep warm 2 cups salsa. Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve with: warm salsa, hot sauce, chopped cilantro...
How to Bake Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos is a marvelous Mexican dish that’s great for dinner, but even better for breakfast! When I lived in California, I enjoyed this delicious treat with eggs for breakfast with my friends before we were off to work. They are so tasty – unforgettable! Chiles Rellenos originated in the city of Puebla, Mexico. How to Bake Chiles Rellenos: Type: Breakfast Recipe Serve with: cilantro & warm salsa Prep Time: 30 –...
Web Chef Review: Royal Command Ancho Chili Powder
The first thing that will hit you about Royal Command Ancho Chili Powder is that it’s a large container… That’s lots of spice to make things tasty in your kitchen! Although Ancho is a chili powder from the poblano chili, those of you who don’t enjoy spicy food need not worry. This chili powder is more like spiced. roasted raisins without a serious, hot kick. It’s more sweet & savory than anything with...
How to Make Guacam-Olé: National Guacamole Day
National Guacamole Day is finally here! I love an excuse to make guacamole! Ingrid Turner Guacamole is a wonderful addition to almost all Mexican cookery. Varieties of Avocados: Avocados are native to the Americas, and are available all year long. There are 2 varieties: Hass Avocado – dark & bumpy-skinned, grow in California Fuerte Avocado – larger, green & smooth-skinned, from Florida My choice for guacamole would...
How to Make Meal Nachos: National Nachos Day
National Nachos Day is here, on November 6th, but I love making nachos much more than once a year… So, you will find my recipe for How to Make Nachos below. Nachos are more than just a snack of something to nibble on at the movies, except the cheese that goes on top is sort of like liquid, orange plastic, isn’t it? I like to augment my homemade nachos with a little something more substantial, and make it more tasty with...
How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: International Nacho Day
October 21st is International Nacho Day, and no wonder…What’s not to love about Nachos? Most every family, and from young to old, enjoy s a nice, hot platter of nachos. I know we all do, and we use this basic recipe below. How to Cook Ground Beef Nachos: Whether you want to call them Mexican or Tex-Mex, these nachos are wonderful anywhere you make them in the world. 😉 Tip: If we want this to serve us as a meal, we add...
National Taco Day: How to Cook Ground Beef Tacos
National Taco Day is full of fun and flavor! Crunchy or soft, spicy, tasty and a bit messy too, this Mexican dish is a favorite in the States, to the point that it’s considered Tex-Mex cuisine, and eaten on a grand scale in North America. The base for tacos, fajitas and tostadas is flour or corn tortillas. The corn tortillas are generally folded and fried for tacos, but the ones purchased from your supermarket are good too. How...
National Chili Month Brings a Recipe You Will Love
This kicked up recipe finds you because it’s National Chili Month in October! There are dozens of ways to make chili, and each cook seemingly has their own recipe… I don’t think I’ve ever made my chili the same way twice, and that keeps things exciting & fresh. Depending upon your mood or what you have available will determine the personality of your homemade chili. How to Cook Kicked Up Chili: This is my...
How to Make Guapa Guacamole
The best part, to me, about Mexican food is the guacamole! There may always be enough rice & beans, but there’s never enough guacamole! ~ Ingrid Turner This recipe for my Guapa Guacamole is very simple to make, is extremely tasty and works with your taste preferences. “Guapa” in Spanish means “lovely”, and this is surely just that… Lovely with warm tortilla chips straight from the oven or the...
Olé, it’s National Guacamole Day: How to Make Guapa Guacamole
If you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine, then National Guacamole Day will make you say, “Olé!” Made with cream avocado, personally, I love them in any form, and as often as possible. Guacamole is the perfect dip for tortilla chips, raw veggies, as a taco filling or a topping for meat, fish or any savory Mexican delight. Besides being delicious, avocados are beautiful to the eye. I even like guacamole on eggs, toast,...
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