Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion
Method: 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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Deer Enchilada Casserole
Mexican Caramel Candy (Cajeta de Celaya)
Made with cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, milk, goat milk, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Corn Salsa with Cumin
Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Eggplant Enchiladas
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
Margarita Salsa
Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries
Time: over 5 hours
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Tofu Fajitas
Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pleasing Pork Chalupas
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
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas
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
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
Orejas (Palm Leaves)
Made with butter, flour, salt, egg, water, vegetable oil
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Fajita Wraps
Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Bing Cherry Salsa
Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Bean And Rice Burritos
Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mango-Jicama Salsa
Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 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
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
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Made with lime juice, avocado, shrimp, white onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Mole Turkey With Chocolate Chili Baste
Made with chili flakes, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground anise, ground cloves, black peppercorns, peanut or vegetable oil, garlic, almonds, brown...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos
Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
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
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It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.