Category Archives: mexican

Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce

Posted on March 16, 2012 by read it // eat it

This recipe came from Rick Bayless Mexican Everyday.  We have made some changes to fit our preference.  Feel free to change up the fillings and cheese type.  We often use spinach, but any type of green will work. You can also … Continue reading →

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Mexican Rice

Posted on March 16, 2012 by angie

There are innumerable ways to prepare rice.  Did you know that rice provides more than one-fifth the calories consumed worldwide by the human species?  I guess you can call it a cross-cultural grain.  My favorite rice is my mom’s Mexican … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Soup

Posted on March 12, 2012 by read it // eat it

Tortilla soup is one of the classics of Tex-Mex cooking.  This version is simple to prepare and is something we like to keep in the fridge for weekday lunches, but it’s hearty enough to serve for dinner as well.  We’ve … Continue reading →

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Achiote Pork

Posted on February 24, 2012 by read it // eat it

A fantastic slow cooker recipe from Rick Bayless.  This requires a long cook time, but once everything is in the cooker…you’re done. Ingredients 3 pound bone in pork shoulder 1 large white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 large red … Continue reading →

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Fiery Habanero Salsa

Posted on February 24, 2012 by read it // eat it

This recipe is courtesy of Rick Bayless.  It is exceptionally simple and quick to prepare and definitely brings the heat.  In fact, it is highly recommended you cautiously drizzle over your food; 12 habaneros are exactly as hot as you … Continue reading →

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Charro Beans

Posted on February 14, 2012 by read it // eat it

Ingredients 1 bag dry pinto beans 1 can rotel tomatoes 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1/2 onion, diced 2 serranos, cut in 1/4 inch rings salt and pepper Directions Sort the beans, … Continue reading →

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Trout with Macadamias, Serrano and Green Beans

Posted on February 2, 2012 by read it // eat it

Recipe courtesy of Rick Bayless, the King of Mexican food in America In Texas we tend to use the general term Mexican Food to refer to a unique cuisine that is actually Tex-Mex.  I wasn’t even aware of the distinction … Continue reading →

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