Category Archives: Mexican

Skillet Enchilada Casserole

It’s hard on these hot days to figure out a meal for my family that doesn’t heat the kitchen and satisfies hunger. This dish is cooked in a skillet, is full of flavor and hearty enough to satisfy everyone. Serve … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo Flan

Flan. A delicious custard topped with caramelized sugar. Today is Cinco de Mayo and I wanted to have some flan to celebrate. So I did some research. Flan is not just a Mexican dish! This custard dish, heavy in eggs, … Continue reading

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Sloppy José

When I was a kid I loved it when Ma would make Sloppy Joes for dinner. They were messy and fun and oh so good! Here is a Sloppy with Mexican and Southwestern flavors. Add some cheese then top it … Continue reading

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Ceviche – What is it?

What exactly is ceviche? Ceviche (also cebiche or seviche) is fish “cooked” in citrus (typically lemon or lime), then mixed with vegetables and aromatics and eaten like a salsa. I always thought it was a Mexican dish. We used to … Continue reading

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Chorizo & Potato Empanadas

Empanadas are the Mexican version of a savory hand pie. Little pie pockets filled with flavorful, savory fillings. These are filled with Mexican chorizo, potatoes and leftover pork – and they went pretty fast at our house! And they are … Continue reading

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