Homemade green enchilada sauce is a staple in Tex Mex cooking for smothering warm corn tortillas filled with roasted chicken or simmered ground beef. Rather than purchasing canned enchilada sauce, try this authentic recipe, handmade by roasting tomatillos, onion, and chiles in the oven and blending to a smooth puree. Green Enchilada Sauce is all …
There is nothing more comforting on a cool night than a batch of juicy pinto beans in a rich broth bubbling away on the stove. This classic Texas recipe takes all the fuss out of preparing beans with a tried and true crockpot method, which frees up the stove and gives you more time to …
If you, like me, have ever found yourself standing at a taco truck drowning a carne asada taco in a light green, creamy jalapeno sauce, offered up in a squeeze bottle– this is the recipe FOR YOU! This thick and creamy, super SPICY, bursting-with-jalapeno green sauce is GOOD ON EVERYTHING from chips to tacos. When …
Today I am sharing a recipe for authentic, restaurant-style mexican rice that we used to make in Tex Mex restaurants on the San Antonio Riverwalk. This is a light and fluffy, fried rice with fresh onion and green bell pepper, made with Knorr tomato bouillon, which is the secret to its authentic flavor. To make …
Though I may be in Dallas, I left my heart back in the Yucatan, and today I’m craving Casa Ceviche—one of my favorite restaurants in Playa Del Carmen. The entire menu is made up of fresh and exotic ceviches, a specialty of the sun-soaked, coastal state of Quintana Roo. Today, as our weather in …
Welcome back yall! Since the weather has warmed up I’ve been on a grilling kick, and these Mexican Steaks with Queso Blanco and Quick Pickled Peppers are the total bomb for your backyard festivities! Mexican Style Steak is a tasty alternative to the traditional way we grill steaks. All you need is your favorite cuts …
Welcome to Part 2 of my Texas Skirt Steak Fajitas Tutorial… In part one, I gave the recipe for the quintessential, Texas style, steak fajita marinade. If you’re a Texan, or you visited us and fell in love with Tex Mex style fajitas, you’ll be very familiar with the flavor of this perfect, pineapple juice …
One of the questions I get the most at food festivals and cooking competitions is how to make refried beans— specifically our refried beans, which are as smooth and creamy as whipped mashed potatoes,
Nestled in between the hustle and bustle of downtown Southlake, I discovered a restaurant that whisked me back to memories of chef school in Scottsdale, Arizona and vacations in the red rock canyons of Sedona
Crisp corn, creamy black beans, and chopped peppers are marinated in a bright and fragrant Mexican vinaigrette and served as a healthy alternative to rice and beans! They go great with chile rellenos, fajitas, and all sorts of Tex Mex fare. Listen, we all want to be fit and trim, but when you’re raised on …
Help yourself to some Texas escabeche this summer! Bursting with juicy, pickled carrots and jalapenos, infused in a garlicky fragrant brine, this hot relish is a must have for Tex-Mex dining. Texas escabeche is served tableside, along with hot buttered corn tortillas and fiery red table salsa! Make sure to serve it alongside your enchiladas, …
