My Grandmother’s Tamales Recipe

Ingredients: Makes approximately 5 dozen tamales Fresh corn masa, 5 lbs. 1 lb. corn husks 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 lb. lard 5 cups cooked pork broth (drained from cooked pork) To be set aside, used as needed 8 oz. whole chili anchos 5 lb. pork shoulder 3-4 cloves of … Read more

Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa. Ground Beef with Potatoes

Ingredients : 1 medium Russet potato or 2 white potatoes peeled and diced  1 pound ground chuck  1 teaspoon salt more to taste  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon cumin  1/2 teaspoon pepper  1 clove garlic minced  1 small white onion diced  2 large Roma tomatoes roughly chopped  1 to 2 serrano chiles roughly chopped  1/4 cup water pinch of salt and Mexican oregano TURN … Read more

Christmas style steak posole

New Mexico Posole Recipe Rich and flavorful this soup is slow cooked until the hominy is soft and the steak is fall apart tender. Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 3 hours Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes Servings8 Equipment Stock Pot Ingredients : 5-6 pounds steak cut in large chunks 1 cut carrots 2 … Read more

BEEF ENCHILADAS with extra cheese on top

Ingredients: • 1 pound ground beef • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder • 1/2 teaspoon Salt • 3/4 teaspoon Cumin • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder • 1/4 cup tomato sauce HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE • 1/4 cup oil or butter, canola, vegetable, or avocado oil • 1/4 … Read more

Beef Birria Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Beef Shank 2 lbs. Bone-in Beef Short Rib Salt and pepper to taste 3 Ancho Peppers 6 Guajillo Peppers 2 Large roasted tomatoes 4 Whole cloves ½ Teaspoon cumin seeds ½ Teaspoon black peppercorns 4 Garlic Cloves 1 Teaspoon Mexican oregano ½ Teaspoon Marjoram ½ Medium-size white onion sliced 1- in of … Read more

Classic Pico de Gallo

Do you love pico de gallo like I do? It’s a classic Mexican tomato dip (or sauce) that adds a fresh, healthy, low-calorie boost of flavor to just about any Mexican meal. Pico de gallo makes a great party appetizer with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos. Huge hit in my house! Ingredients: … Read more

Green Chile Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or ground pork) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, diced 1 bell pepper, diced (any color) 1-2 cups roasted green chiles, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes) 2 cups beef broth or water … Read more

Roxanne Quinteros Fideo Loco recipe

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (5-ounce) bag or box Fideo (I used 7oz) 1 pound ground beef 4 ounces tomato sauce 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 medium potato chopped (I chose to add this) 2 cups pinto beans, freshly cooked or, … Read more

How to Create a Natural Weed Killer with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Weeds can be a persistent nuisance in any garden or vegetable patch, rapidly overtaking paths and patios. Fortunately, natural solutions like baking soda and white vinegar can help you maintain your garden’s beauty without resorting to harsh chemicals. Here’s how you can use these household items to tackle weeds effectively and safely. Why Choose Natural … Read more