Aztec soup - sopa azteca

Sopa Azteca

Ingredientes: 2 dientes de ajo finamente picados 2 tazas de cebolla picada 4 tazas de jitomate chico (saladet) picada 4 cucharaditas de margarina 1 taza de su salsa de jitomate favorita 8 tazas de caldo de pollo 2 cucharaditas de salsa inglesa 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta blanca 1 cucharadita de azúcar 24 tortillas de maíz […]

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Mexican shrimp, avocado and papaya salad © Lorraine Russo, 2004

Mexican shrimp, avocado and papaya salad: Ensalada de camaron, aguacate y papaya

This refreshing Mexican salad combines shrimp, avocado, papaya and red bell pepper. Perfect for hot weather, it is a healthy and delicious choice. Ingredients 4 ripe avocados cubed 1/4 med. sized ripe papaya cubed 1 lb. shelled, deveined & cooked small shrimp 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced julienne style 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 red […]

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Coffee chocolate after dinner drink: Copacabana

I first tasted this at the Café Enamorada in Cholula. It’s a no-fuss dessert choice, because it’s coffee and dessert in one. Use the best quality chocolate available and whipped heavy cream. Ingredients For each serving: ½ ounce bittersweet chocolate (sold as chocolate semi amargo in Mexico) 1 ½ ounces rum 1 cup freshly brewed coffee ¼ […]

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Mexican crab salad

Mexican crab salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette: Cangrejo con con vinaigreta de cilantro y limon

The bright, fresh taste of the tomatoes and cucumbers make Mexican crab salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette a refreshing spring salad. Serve it on lettuce, accompanied by fresh lime wedges. Ingredients 1 pound cooked lump crabmeat 1 cup chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped tomato 1/3 cup chopped red onion Salt to taste ½ teaspoon chipotle […]

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Stuffed poblano chiles with quinoa: Chiles rellenos con quinoa

Who doesn’t like chiles rellenos? They don’t have to be battered and fried to taste good, and this oven-baked version is flavorful without being a blast of fat. For non-vegetarians who get mopey without their meat fix, sauté some Mexican chorizo, drain well, and add it with the other filling ingredients for stuffed poblano chiles with […]

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