This is such a pleasant morning or evening or anytme) hot chocolate/coffee drink. You really must try it. Credit for this recipe goes to my favorie "Low Fat Mexican Recipses."
This is a recipe from Southern Living 1994 Annual Recipes. I've adapted it to our tastes. It goes very well with Mexican Cranberries and Barbeque turkey.
This recipe was found in Gifts from the Southwest Kitchen. The printed recipes say to put this in a 8 oz jar; however, I found that was way to large. I used a 4 oz jelly jar and it worked very well. This...
This recipe is courtesy of Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine restaurant in Fort Worth, TX. Chef Jon Bonnell generously shares his recipes. You will love this!
These are great on a cold night for dinner. While this recipe is for being doen on the stove top, I've often done it in the crockpot. I just don't saute everything, but throw it all into the crock, including...
This is a good meatless dish, but if you prefer meat, you can add diced boiled chicken.. The amount of prep time it takes depends on how quickly you can roll tortillas.
I found this recipe in a book called "Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook" and I have not tried it yet, but I'm trying to get some stuff up here before I have to return the book. So if anyone tries...
Entered for safe-keeping. From Heart-Healthy Living by BH&G, Winter 2008. This mix saves a full teaspoon of salt plus MSG. One to 2 tablespoons replaces one packet of commercial mix.
This is a good side dish for just about any TexMex or Mexican entree. It is also a nice alternative to the typical beans and rice. You can also put this in the oven with something else and bake at the...
This shrimp appetizer is fantastic! Cold and refreshing with the zingy flavors of lime, cilantro and a kick of jalapeno make this the perfect hot weather hors d'oeurve. The amount of peppers you add are...
Quick, easy and oh so satisfying! We like these for a quick snack. Doubled it makes an easy dinner for 4. I will pick up a rotisserie chicken and a bag of salad mix on the way home from work and dinner...
These are something my family used to make at least once a week. It cracks me up that we use Italian dressing as a marinade in this Mexican recipe. The result is a fajita with a kick. This is also good...
My Grandma Rowan made the best Chili Beans. She was from a little town called Leakey near San Antonio TX. When I was 13, she taught me how to make them. She used "French's Texas Style Chili-O", however,...
I reverse engineered store-bought taco seasoning because I use a lot of it and wanted a more natural mix. I like the way it tastes and the texture, although I will note the color and texture of store-bought...
The secret is the COFFEE!!! This is a variation of a steak rub from a morning news show (dont remember which one), only they made the Montreal Steak Seasoning from scratch....I say forget that...this was...
This chili spice combination is my son's favorite so I named it after him. When my kids were both little my daughter could not pronounce "Christopher" so she called her brother Ferfer. The name has stuck...
Tasty dinner that freezes well. 1 lb of ground beef or turkey can be added if desired but this makes a wonderful meatless meal. Looks really good if you bake individual pies in ramekins but tastes just...
This now classic soup was created in the early 1970's when Tex-Mex was becoming popular. It's still a favorite nation wide. Note: This is a good make ahead soup, however if you are making it for future...
Guac is a beautiful thing... It's a topping, it's a dip, it's easy to put together and you can vary it each time you make it. I prefer my guac to be chunky and very spicy. I use serranos instead of jalapenos...
The best thing about BBQ Season is heating up the grill and inviting friends over for a relaxed and care free afternoon under the hot sun. The best thing about a buffet is the chef gets to enjoy the day...
This is my invention to make corn-on-the-cob even better than it already is. Use this seasoned butter with either boiled, microwaved, or grilled corn. Once you make up a pound, just wrap it in aluminum...
This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the...
The fried stuffed avocado has become quite popular lately showing up in a few restaurants in South Texas. If you see it on the menu, make sure you order it. They are all different. Here is one of the versions...
Spice up your life with this smokey seasoning. This is a great rub, or sprinkle on any meat of choice for an extra smokey flavor. Put into small jars with a pretty ribbon for gifts. I keep this next to...
This is Tex-Mex at its best. It's a great chicken soup recipe. I have not prepared this recipe, but I have eaten it and it's delish. The recipe came from the Chiquita Mexican Cuisine restaurant in Dallas,...
This shrimp is a treat. I first had this at a restaurant down in Mexico. The taste always stayed in the back of my mind. Someone else had also eaten this dish at Pappadeaux's and I promised to help find...