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Charro Beans

March 1, 2010

I’m a really big fan of simple recipes that are authentic, and really tasty, and this is definitely one of those! I love making this dish because you can throw all of the ingredients into a big pot and pretty much forget about it for 2 hours, except for the occasional trip into the kitchen [...]

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Roasted Tomato, Garlic, and Serrano Salsa

February 23, 2010

This is a quick and easy salsa that you can prepare in about 10 minutes if you’re in a pinch for a snack. The combination of the roasted tomatoes and garlic with the spicy serrano chili peppers is wonderful, but not overpoweringly hot. If you think the heat is too much add some more of [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas with Ancho Chili Sauce

February 11, 2010

You can make the sauce a day ahead of time and refrigerate it, and then you’ll have a lot less work to do when you’re preparing the enchiladas. Mexican Añejo Cheese is a slightly salty and spicy cheese that comes either fresh or dried. We use the dried here because it shreds and melts easily. [...]

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Chicken Burritos with Roasted Tomatillo Serrano Salsa

February 4, 2010

My wife grew up in Texas, but her family is from Mexico, so I get all kinds of great insider tips when it comes to cooking authentic Mexican meals. This Chicken Burrito recipe uses a roasted tomatillo and serrano salsa as the base for the chicken, and the thing that really makes the salsa is [...]

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Drunk Pinto and Black Beans with Chorizo, Serrano Peppers, and Cilantro

October 1, 2009

This is my absolute favorite thing to have with anything smoked or barbequed. The spicy combination of the chorizo, serrano peppers, and tequila get cooled down by the cilantro and it all comes together beautifully. You can replace the chorizo with bacon to add a smokier flavor, add more or less tequila, and can use [...]

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Frijoles Refritos or Mexican Fried Beans with Onions and Garlic

September 5, 2009

2 Tablespoons of Chorizo Drippings or Bacon Drippings (cook either chorizo or bacon and reserve the oils)
1 Medium White Onion, Thinly Sliced
5 Cloves of Garlic, Peeled and Thinly Sliced
4 Cups Un-drained Cooked Beans, Either Black, Pinto, Pink, or Kidney Beans(you can use canned beans but homemade are easy and so much better)
Garnish with the following [...]

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Skirt Steak with Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa

July 17, 2009

For Steak Marinade:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Adobe Sauce (from the can of chipotle chilies in adobe sauce)
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Roasted Garlic Corn Chipotle Salsa:
3-6 Canned Chipotle Chiles en Adobe Sauce
1 Large Whole Head of Garlic, Unpeeled and Roasted (or About 16 Cloves of [...]

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Chili Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak

July 15, 2009

4 Rib-Eye Steaks, About 1 and ½ Inches Thick
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
½ Cup Corn, Peanut, or Olive Oil (depending on taste)
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder (preferable ancho-chili powder)
1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Hot Paprika
½ Teaspoon White Sugar
1 Tablespoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

Remove the 4 [...]

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