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Homemade Refried BeansI'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or at a mexican restaurant, that I haven't bothered. But this recipe is simple and it is definitely worth the effort in my mind. I figure my kids are the true test, since they aren't that… |
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Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddleThis is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of Mexico's coast. The wonderful smells of the shrimp, garlic, and onion will fill your house and make everyone's mouths water. I cooked these tonight for Cinco de Mayo and both we and our kids absolutely loved them. I left… |
5 votes
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Mexican Loco MocoI made this for breakfast because I had a bunch of left over mexican rice and a mix of whole and refried beans. Our kids love Loco Moco, a Hawaiian breakfast dish of ground beef patties and eggs over white rice with brown gravy on top. If you haven't had that before, it is great comfort food. This mexican version is equally good… |
3 votes
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Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados)Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size tacos or tostados. Two tacos is ample for most folks! Based on a recipe from jimmiedean.com. |
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A Giveaway and homemade Mexican ChorizoI'm happy to announce my first giveaway to go along with this recipe. First we'll talk about the recipe then the giveaway. Chorizo, when Europeans hear this word they think of a fermented cured red sausage. But when North Americans hear chorizo they think of a crumbly meat red sausage. Spanish chorizo and Mexican chorizo are very… |
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4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice - MexicanKnow What You Eat:The combination of whole-grain brown rice and fiber-rich beans makes this a nutritionally super side dish. Black beans are high in protein, magnesium, manganese, folate, potassium, calcium and iron. Black beans are very low in calorie and almost fat-free. They are great for the health and should be the part of our… |
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Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and SpaghettiGarlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next day, that's if it makes it past dinner. No fuss, no muss, the ingredients are harmoniously melded together with a little marination and a… |
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Three Green Circus Stir-fryThis is quick. This is delicious. This is chock full of vitamins and minerals This can be a main dish or a super easy side! |
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Sassy Sugar Snap Peas n' Broccoli SauteFast, flavoricious, and figure friendly! Great side dish or satisying vegetarian meal! |
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Vegetarian Beet BurgerThis vegetarian burger has the unusual addition of 1 tbsp of grated beets, just enough to give the burger a pleasant color. Once cooked, this burger looks and tastes like a meat burger. It is delicious! |
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Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and PancettaThis fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.… |
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Orange Marjoram CarrotsIt can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground. Carrots provide vitamin A and plenty of fiber, making them excellent side dishes to support healthy eating. Make sure you don't overcook your carrots; they taste best when they are al… |
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Cream cheesie cornI was given the chore of coming up with a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I like corn--particularly when I am eating. I like cream cheese--only when I am eating. Voila, an idea is born. It is easy to make and was rated OMG by my very picky family. There may be ways to improve it but here is an instant classic. |
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Delicious Kraft Cheese and Ham Sushi RollsOrganizing a home party and looking for cute fuss-free recipes? Look no further as these yummy Ham and Cheese Sushi Rolls with Fragrant Roasted Sesame Seeds will delight the eyes and palate of your guests as they sink their teeth into these melted cheesy handrolls! Nothing is gone to waste, as the ends of these sushi bread rolls… |
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