My family adores spicy foods. Now that the colder weather is settling in for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to dust off some of those old family favorites. You know what I’m talking about – those dishes that warm you to your toes from the inside out.
Category: Mexican Beef
Grilled Tequila Lime Steak
A few years back, I came across what seemed to be a quick, easy way to prepare a perfectly marinated flank steak. The recipe called for a combination of McCormick’s Grill Mate Baja Citrus Marinade to be mixed with a little oil, water, vinegar and Tequila. Let the steak marinate for 15 minutes, fire up the barbecue and grill. What could be easier? So off to the market we went. Flank Steak was on sale – great news! However, the Baja marinate mix was no where to be found. After stopping at three different markets, I gave up on the convenience of a mix. A little internet surfing, a little imagination and a little luck produced an awesome marinated Flank Steak.
Beef Enchiladas With Cilantro Cream Sauce
One of the things I look for in a recipe is down-time – you know, that time when the dish is cooking all on its own, without a great deal of attention. That “down” time allows me to do other things – run a few errands, putter about the house, reorganize a closet or simply relax with a cup of tea and watch the clouds roll by.
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Honey, We’re not in Kansas Anymore – Beefy Chimichangas
Whenever Hubby and I find ourselves in a situation or circumstance that is out of the ordinary, over the top or unusually different, we look at each other with a smile and say “Honey, we’re not in Kansas anymore.” This is in reference to the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy steps out of her house and into the land of Oz, as the movie changes from black and white to full color.
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Arrachera a la Parrilla (Grilled Flank Steak)
Before the dog days of summer have completely slipped away, let’s throw a little something on the grill, shall we? Okay, excuse me while I meander elsewhere – we’ll get to grilling in a minute. What the heck are dog days of summer anyway? To me, it’s a way of conveying the slow, unhurried days of summer. Like a lazy hound dog resting on the porch. Continue reading “Arrachera a la Parrilla (Grilled Flank Steak)”
Cozumel Inspired Crab-Stuffed Skirt Steak in a Chipotle Cream Sauce
Many years ago, while in Cozumel, I had the most delicious grilled beef roll filled with succulent crab and served with a spicy cream sauce. The flavors, the textures, sweet citrus and spicy hot chilies dancing about on my tongue was amazing. This was a dish I wanted to have again and again. The problem was, I didn’t have a recipe.
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Taco Braid
Just when you thought we were done with Taco Rings, Taco Pies and all things Taco in Crescent Rolls – along comes another in the long line of takes on the Taco. Oh, but this one is just a little different. While Taco Braid is very similar it is made with pizza dough rather than Crescent Rolls, with the addition of sautéed onions and chopped tomatoes baked right into the Braid. Besides, I’ve got to admit – I really like the look of just about anything served inside braided bread. The outside all golden and delicious. Slice into that braid and everything just looks so yummy.
Easy Beef and Chorizo Enchiladas
It seems my crew has been craving a lot of South of the Boarder suppers lately – they love their Mexican food. And it’s okay by me, since many of their favorites aren’t overly complicated to prepare, perfect for weeknight dining. When I asked Hubby if he would like some refried beans or Mexican Salsa Rice with the Enchiladas, he declined, telling me that my Enchiladas are a great meal all by themselves. As flattering as that is, please serve your favorite sides.
Mexican Taco Ring and Family Game Night
I’ve made this Mexican Taco Ring several times now. I can’t believe I haven’t shared this fun recipe before.
Mexican Taco Stuffed Tomatoes
Generally I don’t talk about heath issues. I’m not a health nut by any stretch of the imagination. A quick look at some of my recipes will attest to that statement. Still, I want to take a moment to talk about Diabetes.
Spicy Beef and Chorizo Tostadas on a Crisp Fried Shell
A popular dish when I was growing up were tostadas – simply an open-faced taco with a refried bean base, meat in the middle and melted cheese topping. Dad did not believe in store-bought tostada shells. We used soft corn tortilla taco shells and fried them crisp. For whatever reason, the frying was always assigned to me. If I were to venture to guess, I would say it was because I was the oldest, and Dad was confident in my ability to fry the shells without burning myself or the kitchen. All I know is that I hated the job – it was boring! (Maybe if we had I-Phones or I-Pads with digital music to dance to, it might not have been so boring).
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Mexican Roast Beef with Chipotle Sour Cream Sauce
There are so many wonderful Mexican recipes – too bad we can’t serve them all for Cinco de Mayo. Can you imagine what a spread that would be? Endless tables of yummy, spicy foods. I know Hubby and Kiddo would be in dining heaven!
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Nachos for Supper?
Nachos are so often thought of as a snack food or appetizers. Piled high with spicy taco meat, nachos can also spell dinnertime meal. We love nachos on movie night or game night or just because. After all, what are nachos but a taco on a chip? Hubby usually piles his plate a mile high with meat. Kiddo goes for plenty of Jalapeno Peppers. I love the gooey stuff – lots of sour cream, bubbly cheese and guacamole. Nachos are also a great way for casual entertainment. Put each of the “fixings” into a pretty bowl and set a buffet table. The meat can be kept warm in Chafers, the cheese in fondue pots. Make up a pitcher or two of margaritas. There ya go . . . a festively fun supper for friends and family alike.
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