This corn elote is even more delicious than the first Corn Elote we shared here, which calls for corn kernels. The recipe came from Blue Apron in the summer of 2016, when it accompanied Summer Squash Quesadillas. The quesadillas were fabulous but the corn outshone them! 4 ears … [Read more...]
Refried Beans
From Ree Drummond who is famous for her blog, The Pioneer Woman. Ree's recipes, definitely geared towards traditional American meat-eaters, always taste great. 1 pound dried pinto beans 1 onion, peeled and shredded 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 … [Read more...]
Mexican Rice
Adapted from The Kitchn blog and really yummy. Serves 12 to 16. We found this recipe and now include it with our South of the Border Nite menu at the beach or for other family get-togethers. 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped 4 … [Read more...]
Corona and Lime Shredded Mexican Chicken
Adapted from Bakeaholic Mama, who says, “Mexican shredded chicken is awesome to always have on hand for a quick meal.” You can increase the amount of chicken up to 3 pounds and add water to cover it in the slow cooker. No need to increase the other ingredients. 1 pound … [Read more...]