Made with Cheddar cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, taco dinner, oil, sour cream
Method: oven, stovetop
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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30 Minute Chicken Taco Bake
Fresh Summer Salsa
Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Made with lime juice, avocado, shrimp, white onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos
Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic
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
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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
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
Mixiotes
Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Chimichangas
Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper
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
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
Gorditas de Chile Colorado
Made with vegetable oil, prepared corn tortilla masa, all-purpose flour, salt, ancho chile, onion, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna Enchiladas Verde
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
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
Mango-Jicama Salsa
Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet And Spicy Salsa
Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cactus Tacos
Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake
Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Champurro (Mexican Cocoa)
Made with nutmeg, sugar, evaporated milk, water, flour, cocoa powder, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn
Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbeque Sauce
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
Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas
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
Tostada Pie
Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Fresh Corn Enchiladas
Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos
Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 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
Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros
Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage
Time: under 30 minutes
Original Mexican Capirotada
Made with chocolate chips, cinnamon stick, bolillo breads, baguette, sugar, water, unsalted peanuts, raisins, cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Chilaquiles Verdes Con Carne
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
Carrot And Habanero Salsa
Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Salsa Negra
Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey And Potato Tacos
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa
Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado and Crab Enchiladas
Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Authentic Mexican Salsa
Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 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
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
Apple Pear Salsa
Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint
Time: under 30 minutes
Bing Cherry Salsa
Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 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
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
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry-Mango Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey
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
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.
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.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.




























































