Category Archives: Mexican Restaurant

Abby’s Posole – Pork and Hominy Stew

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Sandy

Christmas Eve, family and friends get together to have dinner and exchange a few love notes and gifts. Abby made Posole for the buffet table.  Even though she was a bit late, the stew is completely gone since everyone wanted to take some home.  Excellent.  … Continue reading →

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Tamale Bites! Feel the love.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Sandy

“This is the love!” Continue reading →

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T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread 3 packs              Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 1 cup                frozen onion 3                      eggs, beaten 1/3 cup             vegetable oil 1/3 cup             milk 1 lb                   bacon (cooked, crumbled) 2 cups              shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 can               cream style … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fish Tacos

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Sandy

A small place out on silver strand beach sold fish tacos and I had them about 25 years ago.  They weren’t very fashionable back then, but they have gotten to be more and more so.  Most places you get your … Continue reading →

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Chili with Beans

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sandy

Just got back from vacation. We rented a boat in the Virgin Islands.  I made chili on one of the quiet days.  First 5 days aboard Fuego was peaceful. Then all of a sudden, we ran into a storm, ran … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Sandy

This recipe is quick and easy if you start with baked chicken from your local Vons. Continue reading →

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Avocado and Corn Salsa

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Sandy

yield: Makes 2 to 3 cups A salsa this simple lives or dies by the quality of the ingredients—ripe avocado, luscious tomato, and a sweet, crunchy ear of corn. Most of my corn salsa recipes call for grilled corn. This … Continue reading →

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Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Sandy

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 2 shallots 1 large garlic clove 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1/4 cup plus 1 … Continue reading →

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Tropical Avocado Salsa

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Sandy

2 cups of finely diced tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya 2 hass avocados pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped 1 serrano or jalepeno pepper finely diced … Continue reading →

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