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Make-Ahead Gazpacho
Make-Ahead Gazpacho

Make-ahead gazpacho with a Mexican twist: chilled tomato soup brightened with green taco sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions. A quick simmer melds the flavors before chilling for a sharper, deeper bowl.

Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros

Huevos rancheros stack sunny-side-up eggs on warm corn tortillas with refried beans, green chili, and melted cheddar. Mexican breakfast plate ready in 20 minutes.

Nonfat Holiday Hot Chocolate
Nonfat Holiday Hot Chocolate

Nonfat hot chocolate mix made with skim milk powder, unsweetened cocoa, sugar substitute, and a hit of cinnamon for warm holiday spice. Mix once, store for weeks, and scoop into a mug whenever cravings hit.

MacHo Nachos
MacHo Nachos

Loaded macho nachos piled high with spicy bean dip, melted cheddar, guacamole, sour cream, and sliced jalapenos. This fiery Mexican appetizer is microwave-ready in minutes for game day or any party.

Basic Yummy Gazpacho
Basic Yummy Gazpacho

No-cook gazpacho made with Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, garlic, and white wine vinegar. Five-minute blender soup, vegan, naturally low-calorie, and ready as soon as it chills. Summer in a glass.

Tortilla Wrap-Ups
Tortilla Wrap-Ups

Easy breakfast tortilla wrap-ups stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, salsa, and fresh tomato. A quick, kid-friendly morning meal ready in under 20 minutes.

Mexican Hot Dog
Mexican Hot Dog

This delicious Mexican Hot dog is topped with homemade or stor-bought salsa, a bit pickled jalapeno pepper rings, and sprinkled with some Mexican cheese if you like.

4th of July Grilled Fresh Corn
4th of July Grilled Fresh Corn

Mexican street-corn-inspired grilled corn rubbed with lime wedges dipped in chili-amchoor spice. Vegetarian summer BBQ side with bright tang and gentle heat.

Mexican Rice with Carrot/Peas
Mexican Rice with Carrot/Peas

Easy Mexican rice with carrots, peas, picante sauce and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A one-pot vegetarian side dish that's ready in under an hour.

New Mexican Hot Chocolate
New Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican hot chocolate whisks unsweetened cocoa with honey, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg into warm milk for a cozy, spiced sipper. From-scratch and naturally sweetened, no powdered packets required.

Mexican Coffee
Mexican Coffee

Cafe de olla style Mexican coffee simmers ground coffee with a cinnamon stick and sweetens with dark brown sugar (or piloncillo). Traditional rustic spiced coffee made in one pot.

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

Fresh tomatillo salsa verde roasted in a dry cast iron pan with serranos, jalapenos, pequin chiles, and garlic. Smoky, tangy, and seriously spicy with three types of peppers.

Refried Bean & Cheese Bread
Refried Bean & Cheese Bread

A wonderfully soft and easy bread machine recipe infused with refried beans and sharp cheddar cheese, lightly spiced with chili powder and garlic. Ideal as a side for Mexican dishes or a hearty addictive snack.

Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Chunky Vegetarian Chili

Chunky vegetarian chili packed with kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, and rice cooked right in the pot. Mexican-style tomatoes plus chili powder and cumin make a hearty one-pot meal in 45 minutes.

Mexican Beans & Rice
Mexican Beans & Rice

An easy and tasty side dish - spicy beans and rice.

Mexican Chocolate Cookies
Mexican Chocolate Cookies

Cayenne and chocolate make a nice combo in this cookie from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee; they would provide an interesting complement when plated with more traditional cookies.

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Mexican Tips

Cilantro

All about cilantro. Cilantro tastes of fragrant mix of parsley and citrus.

Whole Chilies

All about using whole chilies in cooking.

Cayenne Pepper

All about Cayenne Pepper, a fiery spice that adds flair to recipes.

Chili Powder

All about chili powder; a blend of spices that usually includes ground chili peppers, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder.

Cumin

Cumin (pronounced "come-in") is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly eliptical and deeply furrowed.

The Taste of Texas

Because of its size, the gastronomy of Texas is analogous to a country, namely, a myriad of culinary influences that vary from region to region. Western Texans are best known for their

Fiesta!

How about a margarita party? Before we break out the blender let's discuss ingredients. The traditional margarita

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