Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Central American Cuisine
Most of the recipes you'll find here are of Mexican origin but we have others from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and other regions of Central America.
There are some recipes that are considered Central American but really are American creations. Since there is often a fine line between authentic and non-traditional, we've included them here as well.
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Brownie Tacos
Cooked Salsa
Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Halibut Enchiladas
Made with onions, flour tortillas, halibut, green enchilada sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hamburger Fajitas
Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pollo Fundido
Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, white onion, celery, tomatoes, water, boneless chicken, garlic, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Breakfast Fajitas
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Leftover Chicken Quesadillas
Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Fajitas
Made with oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, ground red pepper, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, vegetable oil, chicken breasts, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Chimichangas With Sour Cream Sauce
Made with cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, chopped green chilies, onion, garlic, butter, all-purpose flour
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa
Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Bell A.1. Steak House Wrap
Made with flour tortillas, steak sauce, onion, garlic, hot pepper sauce, beef round steak, bell pepper strips
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Fajita Crepes
Made with sirloin steak, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, fajita seasoning mix, water, lime juice, vegetable oil, non-stick cooking spray, crepes
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Crawfish Enchiladas
Made with bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, crawfish tails, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, blonde butter roux
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce
Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito
Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Corn Pie
Made with baking powder, cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, butter, sugar, eggs, green chiles, cream-style corn, monterey jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Garlic Soup
Made with parsley, Asadero cheese, garlic, flour, butter, beef or chicken stock, salt and pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Burrito Supreme Casserole
Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Burger Casserole
Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Chimichangas
Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables
Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Flank Steak
Made with lemon, lemon juice, olive oil, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, black pepper, salt, flank steak
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 2 hours
Black Olive Salsa
Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.
Time: 1-2 hours
Layered Tortilla Casserole
Made with green onions, cheese, tortillas, refried beans, chicken breast strips or ground beef, salsa, frozen corn
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tamales - Carne de Puerco Cocido
Made with dried red chilies, sugar, garlic, beef stock, shortening, all-purpose flour, oregano, salt and pepper, corn husks
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Roasted Corn And Tomatillo Salsa
Made with salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, corn on the cob, tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas
Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sirloin Fajitas
Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans
Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Soft Cheese Tacos
Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa
Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Tamale Pie
Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)
Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
New Mexican Breakfast Burritos
Made with tomato salsa, Colby, jack or cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, boiling potatoes, onion powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey Enchilada Casserole
Made with monterey jack cheese, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onions, green chile, ripe olives, cumin, oregano, flour tortilla
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito
Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
30 Minute Chicken Taco Bake
Made with Cheddar cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, taco dinner, oil, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote Salsa
Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca
Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Enchiladas De Puerco Verde (Pork In Green Sauce)
Made with diced green chilies, Mexican crema or sour cream, cooked pork, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, green chili enchilada sauce, corn tortillas
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deer Enchilada Casserole
Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce
Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Yucatan Salsa
Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushroom Enchiladas
Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas
Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw
Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce
Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos
Picture this: you and your friends, with scrumptious spicy chicken sausage tacos, kicking off a fun night in.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)
Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Dessert Enchiladas
Made with water, apple or peach pie filling, flour tortillas, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Spicy Beef Chimichangas
Made with flour tortillas, picante sauce, green chiles, ground beef, onion, garlic, Mexican four cheese, refried beans
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramelized Carnitas
Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Fat Beef Fajita
Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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