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
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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Mini Chimichangas
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
Champurro (Mexican Cocoa)
Made with nutmeg, sugar, evaporated milk, water, flour, cocoa powder, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Tamale Pie With Cornbread Crust (Low-Fat)
Made with non-stick cooking spray, ground sirloin, tomato soup, mushroom, chili powder, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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
Salsa de Chile Colorado
Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Biscochito Cookies
Made with ground cinnamon, orange juice, egg, all-purpose flour, anise seed, baking powder, salt, shortening or butter, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Authentic Mexican Salsa
Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon And Egg Fajitas
Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Mexicali Rice
Made with cumin, lime juice, whole kernel corn, black beans, diced green chilies, onion, red bell pepper, converted white rice, water, frozen orange juice concentrate
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Brownie Tacos
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
Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito
Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Bean and Chicken Burritos
Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mixiotes
Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas
Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Salsa Negra
Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramelized Carnitas
Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Corn Husks (Tamal En Hoja)
Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Menudo (Mexican Tripe Soup)
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, dried hot chilies, garlic, dried oregano, hominy, cumin, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken And Vegetable Burritos
Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Tortilla Roll-Ups
Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, imitation crab legs, Monterey jack cheese, onion, dill weed, flour tortillas, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spam Fajitas
Made with non-stick cooking spray, green bell pepper, onion, Spam Luncheon Meat, flour tortillas, salsa, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream or yogurt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cactus Tacos
Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tacos De Papa Y Chorizo
Made with sour cream, tomatillo sauce or taco sauce, salt, tortillas, oil, chorizo links, potatoes, jalapeno or chipotle chili
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos
Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, lime juice, chili powder, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos
Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado
Time: under 30 minutes
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Made with bolillo, stale white bakery bread, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, dark brown sugar, whole cloves, onion, orange, canola or olive oil
Method: stovetop, 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
Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa
Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme
Time: over 2 hours
Baked Bean Tacos
Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Chicken & Bean Casserole
Made with cooked rice, salt and pepper, Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, pinto beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, onion, picante sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Basic Refried Beans From Scratch
Made with bacon drippings or lard, yellow onions, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, queso blanco cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo
Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)
Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Avocado-Tequila Salsa
Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Bowl Salsa
Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers
Time: under 30 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
Apple Avocado Salsa
Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Apple Habanero Salsa
Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Tejano Pork Tamale Pie
Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa
Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa
Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.




























































