Tag: mexican

Baked egg in avocado with simple salsa

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We tried this baked egg recipe from Laura Vitalo: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUF6Q99o9w Preheat the oven to 425 and bake for 15 mins (runny yolk) to 20 mins (fully cooked yolk). We did not have hot sauce on hand, so we whipped up a simple salsa similar to this online recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/simple-salsa-128822, except that we used ½ tomato,… Continue reading Baked egg in avocado with simple salsa

Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips

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We had leftover flour tortillas, so we tried out this recipe, which is a healthier version of buenelos: http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/05/04/healthy-cinnamon-sugar-chips/. However, instead of tossing the oiled, baked chips in cinnamon sugar, we tossed pieces a little vegetable oil, then added the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat the pieces before baking. We also sprinkled extra cinnamon sugar on… Continue reading Mexican-style cinnamon sugar tortilla chips

Mexican pork, hominy, and ancho chile stew (pozole rojo)

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Using a large Dutch oven, saute 2 chopped onions in a little canola oil, sprinkle with a little salt.  When translucent, add 5 cloves minced garlic.  Place large chunks of bone-in pork shoulder (here, 4 ½ lb pork butt) in pot, browning on each side (about 8 mins).  Add 14.5 oz canned, diced tomatoes, 6… Continue reading Mexican pork, hominy, and ancho chile stew (pozole rojo)