Category Archives: Mexican Restaurant

Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 2 shallots 1 large garlic clove 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1/4 cup plus 1 … Continue reading →

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Tropical Avocado Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

2 cups of finely diced tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya 2 hass avocados pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped 1 serrano or jalepeno pepper finely diced … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Corn Salsa

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

yield: Makes 2 to 3 cups A salsa this simple lives or dies by the quality of the ingredients—ripe avocado, luscious tomato, and a sweet, crunchy ear of corn. Most of my corn salsa recipes call for grilled corn. This … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This recipe is quick and easy if you start with baked chicken from your local Vons. Continue reading →

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Chili with Beans

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Just got back from vacation. We rented a boat in the Virgin Islands.  I made chili on one of the quiet days.  First 5 days aboard Fuego was peaceful. Then all of a sudden, we ran into a storm, ran … Continue reading →

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T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread 3 packs              Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 1 cup                frozen onion 3                      eggs, beaten 1/3 cup             vegetable oil 1/3 cup             milk 1 lb                   bacon (cooked, crumbled) 2 cups              shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 can               cream style … Continue reading →

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Chorizo Lasagna with eggplant, mushroom and spinach

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Sure most of us have had eggplant lasagna or beef lasagna or chicken lasagna, and you can go that direction if you want to, but I had chorizo in my refrigerator and dinner time was approaching… While many people like … Continue reading →

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Beef and Chorizo Enchiladas

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

3 pounds ground beef 1 pound chorizo (if you don’t like, substitute with additional ground beef) 1/4 cup taco seasoning (or more to your taste) red enchilada sauce or Mexican style hot tomato sauce salt and pepper corn tortillas Corn … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fish Tacos

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

A small place out on silver strand beach sold fish tacos and I had them about 25 years ago.  They weren’t very fashionable back then, but they have gotten to be more and more so.  Most places you get your … Continue reading →

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Abby’s Posole – Pork and Hominy Stew

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Christmas Eve, family and friends get together to have dinner and exchange a few love notes and gifts. Abby made Posole for the buffet table.  Even though she was a bit late, the stew is completely gone since everyone wanted to take some home.  Excellent.  … Continue reading →

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