Central American Cuisine

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

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green onions, cheese, tortillas, refried beans, chicken breast strips or ground beef, salsa, frozen corn

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour tortillas, picante sauce, green chiles, ground beef, onion, garlic, Mexican four cheese, refried beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red kidney beans, tomato sauce, canned chopped green chiles, garlic, white vinegar, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Made with parsley, Asadero cheese, garlic, flour, butter, beef or chicken stock, salt and pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, flour, salt, egg, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, taco dinner, oil, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, sour cream, tuna, garlic, dried marjoram, corn and black bean salsa, green enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh cilantro, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, beef, salsa verde, crema mexicana or sour cream, queso asadero or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes