Mexican food has made its way north of the border and throughout the world because of its great versatility. These Mexican recipes are free for the taking.
There are a total of 665 mexican recipes.
Salt the rims of 2 large margarita glasses. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rims of the glasses on a damp towel and press them into the salt.
In a cocktail mixer 3/4 full of ice, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, cointreau, simple ...
A Perfect Margarita
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in cream corn, chiles, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, ...
Absolute Mexican Cornbread
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red b...
Absolutely The Best Nacho Dip Ever
Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chile powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
In sa...
Acapulco Chicken
Place fish in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. Pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once....
Acapulco Margarita Grouper
With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smo...
Achiote Paste
Adobe Bread
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup lard or shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages active dry yeast
2 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
3 to 4 cups allpurpose flour
...
Adobe Bread
Adobo (Mexican Smoked Chile Marinade)
Source: Food Day, July 9, '91 From: Valerie Whittle
3 oranges
1 lime
2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles or to taste
3 cloves garlic (1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ...
Adobo
Adobo
4 large ancho chiles
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup mild white vinegar
Toast the chiles lightly, turning them from tim...
Adobo
In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, adobo sauce, tarragon, and vinegar. Season to taste with salt, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Adobo Herb Salsa
Agua Fresca de Sandia (Fresh Watermelon Drink)
8 cups looselypacked seeded watermelon chunks
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
12 ounces sparkling water
Sugar
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs (for garnish)
In a blender, purée the ...
Agua Fresca De Sandia Fresh Watermelon Drink
Agua Fresca de Tamarindo (Fresh Tamarind Drink)
This is the perfect drink on a really hot summer day in the Southwest. Agua fresca is thirstquenching, has more nutritive value than tea or water, and, with no caffeine or alcohol, you can dri...
Agua Fresca De Tamarindo Fresh Tamarind Drink
Over a double boiler slowly melt the pepperjack cheese. When the cheese is melted whisk in half and half until smooth and creamy. Stir in tomato, onion, red bell pepper and chopped spinach. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm with tortilla chips or...
Alaskan Spicy Spinach Dip
Albondigas con Chipotle (Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce)
6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, halved
1 pound ground beef
4 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 whole cloves garlic
3 eggs
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
Sea ...
Albondigas Con Chipotle Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce
Mix together beef broth, salsa, 1 onion, tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (If you use condensed beef broth (e.g., Campbell's), eliminate the salt in the meatballs and use 5 cans (10.5 ounces each) broth plus one quart water.) B...
Albondigas Soup I
Mix the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, egg and 2 teaspoons water. Shape into tiny balls.
Heat the water and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and drop the meatballs in and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cumin powde...
Albondigas Soup II
Place tomatoes, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos in a saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and allow to cool.
Place avocados, the cooked vegetabl...
Alis Green Sauce
Almendrado
Almendrado, an almond meringue pudding, is a light Mexican dessert resembling the Mexican flag.
1 envelope unflavored gelatine
1/4 cup cold water
5 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teas...
Almendrado
Almond Flan (Flan Almendrada)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup milk
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely ground almonds
Sprinkle sugar evenly in 9inch cake pa...
Almond Flan
Almond Sauce
2/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons lard
2 cups seasoned chicken broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons allpurpose flour
Salt
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Lightly sauté the almonds in...
Almond Sauce
Almond Sponge Cake (Torta de Cielo)
This is called literally "cake of heaven."
1/2 pound almonds
Hot water to cover almonds
5 eggs, separated
2 pinches of salt
1/2 pound granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 ...
Almond Sponge Cake Torta De Cielo
Almond Vanilla Pudding
3 pints evaporated milk or 3 pints milk, scalded
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 envelope plain gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water
P...
Almond Vanilla Pudding
Almonds in Honey
1 3/4 cups whole almonds
1 cup honey
Toast almonds in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.
Cool on a wire rack. Place almonds in a clean 1pint jar. Add honey slowly, using...
Almonds In Honey
Ancho Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier
4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orangeflavored liqueur
1 teaspoon freshly ground ancho chile powder
2 cups whipping cream <...
Ancho Chocolate Mousse With Grand Marnier
Ancho Chile Devil's Food Cake
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons pure ancho chile powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tabl...
Ancho Devils Food Cake
Ancho Puree
1 1/2 cups (about 7) ancho chiles, stemmed
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
For a milder purée, rub chiles between your palms to remove most of the seeds. Chop chiles...
Ancho Puree
Anise Biscuits
1 1/3 cups allpurpose flour
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons water<...
Anise Biscuits
Anise Tea (Té de Anis)
5 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons aniseed
Granulated sugar, to taste
Bring water to a boil and add aniseed. Remove the pot from the heat and let it steep, covered, for 20 minutes, then strain out the seeds. St...
Anise Tea Te De Anis
Apple Enchiladas
Posted by JBic01 at 5/17/02 1:13:11 pm
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
6 (8inch) flour tortillas
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly p...
Apple Enchiladas
AppleCheese Quesadilla
1 flour tortilla
1 apple, sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheese (type desired)
Place a layer of apple slices on half of tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, until cheese m...
Applecheese Quesadilla
Arizona Breakfast Burritos
Yield: 6 servings
1/2 pound hot bulk breakfast sausage (not links) or chorizo
5 eggs
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salsa (hot or mild)
6 flour tortillas
Using a large skillet, brown and crumble...
Arizona Breakfast Burritos
Arizona Enchiladas
3 cups beef prepared in the dried style of Carne Seca
1/2 medium onion, minced
8 thin 8 to 10inch flour tortillas
3 cups Chile Colorado, warmed
3 ounces Monterey jack cheese, grated
3 ounces mild Cheddar ch...
Arizona Enchiladas
Arizona Lemon Cake
Many lemon cake recipes have originated in Arizona, probably due to the large number of local lemon groves.
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups allpurpose flour
1 teasp...
Arizona Lemon Cake
Arizona Ranchero Omelet
1/2 cup new red potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 scallion, sliced
1/4 pound chorizo, browned and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shred...
Arizona Ranchero Omelet
Arizona Sunset
1 1/2 ounces gold tequila
6 ounces fresh orange juice
1 ounce prickly pear syrup
Several ice cubes
Orange slice (for garnish)
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake to combine. Pour into a 12...
Arizona Sunset
Arroz con Coco Frito y Pasas
In a skillet heat coconut cream, made from 1 coconut, with 1 tablespoon brown sugar over moderate heat until the oil separates from the grainy, golden residue. Stir the mixture occasionally. Put 2 cups rice in a...
Arroz Con Coco Frito Y Pasas
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
1 cup long grain rice
3 cups whole milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon<...
Arroz Con Leche
Asado (Roast Beef)
2 pounds round steak
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 small onion, diced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat ov...
Asado Roast Beef
Atole (Cornmeal Drink)
1/2 cup Masa Harina®
5 cups milk
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 stick cinnamon, finely slivered
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Put the Masa Harina® in a bowl and whisk in the milk...
Atole
Avocado Hot Sauce
4 serrano chiles, stems and seeds
removed, chopped
3 teaspoons liquid hot sauce
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
Place all ingredients in a blen...
Avocado Hot Sauce
Avocado Salsa
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4...
Avocado Salsa
Avocado Wedges
2 avocados, mashed
3 tablespoons green chiles, diced
2 cups Monterey jack cheese, grated
Butter, melted
2 tablespoons onion, diced
3/4 cup bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
4 flour tortillas
Combine av...
Avocado Wedges
Award Winning Guacamole
Source: The California Avocado Commission
Serves: 12
15 ripe medium California avocados, seeded and peeled
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tomatoes, diced
1 pound Montere...
Award Winning Guacamole
Baked Black Bean Dip
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons salsa
1/2 cup Mexican lime juice
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 scallion, chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
...
Baked Black Bean Dip
Baked Indian Pudding
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of cinnamon and ginger
Preheat oven to 300 degrees...
Baked Indian Pudding
Baked Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
15 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups...
Baked Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Baking Powder Biscuits
2 cups allpurpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk or cream
Preheat oven to 400 degrees ...
Baking Powder Biscuits
Balls of Fire
1 1/2 pounds Jimmy Dean Sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
1 pound jalapeño cheese, grated
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Roll into walnutsize balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn o...
Balls Of Fire
BananaChocolate Flan
Caramel
Softened butter
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Lightly butter 6 (4 ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Stir together water, lemon juice and sugar in a heavy pot ove...
Bananachocolate Flan
Basic TexMex Sauce
4 medium to large ancho chiles
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces lean stew meat, cut into 1/4inch pieces or smaller
5 cups water
1/2 onion, cut in half
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
5 cloves garlic
1/4 c...
Basic Texmex Sauce
