Dee’s Original Fajitas with Espresso-Cocoa Rub Serves 6 This unique and full flavored rub will work equally well on beef or chicken. If you are vegan, try the rub on cubes or slices of tofu that has been drained and is very dry. Fajitas originated in Northeastern Mexico and Northern […]
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Dee’s Easy Mexican Style Pinto Beans
Dee’s Easy Mexican Style Pinto Beans Serves 4-6 What you’ll need: 1 32 oz. can pinto beans 1 large onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, finely minced ½ Jalapeno or other mild chili, halved (optional) Salt to taste Olive oil for frying For serving, all optional: Queso fresco […]
South of the Border Chopped Salad with Mango
South of the Border Chopped Salad with Mango & Spicy Lime Cilantro and Honey Dressing This delightful Mexican-influenced salad can be made any time of the year. You can add or delete whatever you […]
Grilled Nopales (Cactus) Salad with Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
Nopales are from the paddle of the prickly pear cactus and are available either in the whole cactus paddle or pre-cut and packaged in most Mexican or ethnic specialty stores. Studies show that Nopales can actually lower the blood sugar and have been used in the Mexican diet for many […]
Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips
Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips Make your own tortilla chips two ways – fry them or bake them. You will just love these toasty little wedges of goodness! Great with homemade Pico de Gallo or Dee’s Smoky Salsa What you’ll need: Fresh Corn Tortillas Canola oil Salt Large paper grocery […]
Pico de Gallo (Fresh Tomato Salsa)
Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa You can make this easy, chunky salsa as spicy or mild as you like. It’s always a hit! Use with Fresh Corn Tortilla Chips or top your favorite Mexican dish such as Nachos, Tostadas or Tacos. What you’ll need: 6 large, very […]
Dee’s Smoky Salsa
Dee’s Smoky Salsa Makes approximately 3 cups Made with a combination of dried and fresh chilies, this salsa can be made as spicy or mild as you like. It has a satisfying smokey flavor with a hint of citrus and can be used as a dip with Fresh Corn […]
Black Bean Mango Salsa
Black Bean Mango Salsa What you’ll need: 1/2 cup chopped red onion Olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno chili, chopped 2 to 3 ripe mangoes, cubed 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed Handful cilantro, chopped coarsely 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 to 2 tsp. ground coriander […]
Dee’s Kinda Healthy Taco Salad
Dee’s Kinda Healthy Taco Salad Serves 6 This can be made vegetarian or you can add whatever type of meat or poultry you like. I prefer ground turkey , cooked with sweet peppers and onions (see below), however you can use beef as well. If you prefer not to cook, […]
