Prairie Fire Bean Dip
PRAIRIE FIRE BEAN DIPDon Pablo's Copycat Recipe1 tablespoon oil1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 (15 oz.) can refried beans1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons plain yogurt2...
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POBLANO CHICKEN CHOWDERMexican Restaurant RecipeServes 162 cups flour2 cups unsalted butter1/4 cup olive oil5-6 medium carrots, peeled and diced3-4 medium onions, peeled and diced1 bunch celery,...
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PESTO CHEESE CRISPMexican Restaurant Recipe1 (10-12 inch) flour tortilla6 ounces total white Mexican, Monterey jack and Cheddar cheese mix3 ounces pizza sauce3 ounces pestoGarnishchopped cilantro and...
View ArticleEl Pollo Loco Chicken
CHICKENEl Pollo Loco Copycat RecipeServes 4 1 Chicken, cut pieces w/skinBasting Sauce:1/3 cup lemon juice1/3 cup lime juice1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil1 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon...
View ArticleQueso Dip
QUESO DIPDon Pablo Copycat Recipe1 can refried beans1/2 pound (1 cup) butter1/3 pound Sharp cheese or Velveeta, grated2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (remove seeds and ribs for less heat, if desired)1...
View ArticleShrimp Mazatlan
SHRIMP MAZATLANMexican Restaurant Recipe7 large frozen shrimp1 cup kosher salt1 cup boiling water1 quart iced water1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares1 white onion, cut into 1 inch squares1...
View ArticleSteak Quesadillas
CHICKEN and STEAK QUESADILLASDon Pablo Copycat RecipeQuesadilla:6 1/2 ounces combination cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar)2 ounces pico de gallobutter or margarine, as needed2 (10 inch) flour...
View ArticleEnchilada Lovers Casserole
ENCHILADA LOVERS CASSEROLEOn the Border Recipe6 servings1 cup On The Border salsa1 bag On The Border tortilla chips1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk1 (15 oz.) jar On The Border Monterrey Jack queso4 ounces...
View ArticleChicken Enchilada Meatloaf
CHICKEN ENCHILADA MEATLOAFMexican Restaurant RecipeServes 43 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, finely chopped2...
View ArticleBlack Bean, Corn and Pepper Salad
BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND RED PEPPER SALADMexican Restaurant RecipeServes 6-82 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups)2 red bell...
View ArticleQueso Blanco
QUESO BLANCOMexican Restaurant RecipeMakes 6 cups1 small onion, diced1 1/2 teaspoons prepared minced garlic1 (14.5 oz.) can petite cut diced tomatoes with jalapenos, drained1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped...
View ArticleBrandy Butter Sauce
BRANDY BUTTER SAUCEDon Pablo's Copycat Recipe1 1/2 sticks salted butter1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon brandy1 tablespoon dekuyper buttershots Melt butter in sauce pan...
View ArticleJalapeno Slaw
JALAPENO SLAWDos Amigos Restaurant RecipeMakes about 8 large servings1 cup sour creamjuice from 1 lime2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt1/2 large head...
View ArticleGreen Enchilada Sauce
GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCEEl Charro Cafe RecipeMakes about 3 cups2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 white onion, chopped2 tablespoons flour2 cups roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped Anaheim chiles3 to 4 cloves...
View ArticleCitrus Chicken Fajitas
CITRUS CHICKEN FAJITASMexican Restaurant Recipe6 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...
View ArticleRefried Bean Nachos
REFRIED BEAN NACHOSMexican Restaurant Recipe4 (8 in) flour tortillasbutter flavored spray1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon coriander1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/ teaspoon...
View ArticleChicken Tortilla Soup
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUPEl Pollo Loco Copycat RecipeServes 82 (1 1/2 pound) roasted chickens, meat shredded, skin and bones discarded2 quarts chicken broth, no salt or low sodium1 corn cob, kernels cut...
View ArticleTamale Pie
TAMALE PIEEl Corral Restaurant RecipeServes 6-816 ounces evaporated milk1 1/2 pounds cornmeal5 eggs3/4 cup butter, softened3 1/2 tablespoons baking powder2 tablespoons baking soda2 teaspoons sugardash...
View ArticleGreen Mexican Rice
GREEN MEXICAN RICEEl Nino Restaurant RecipeServes 41 1/2 cup jasmine rice1 cup blanched tomatillos1 jalapeno pepper2 green onions4 garlic cloves2 1/2 cups waterMix green onions, jalapeno, garlic,...
View ArticleRoasted Tomato Salsa
ROASTED TOMATO SALSA Taco John's Copycat RecipeMakes 3 cups1 1/2 lbs. ripe red tomatoes (round or Roma) 1/2 lb. tomatillos, peeled1/2 lb sweet onion, peeled...
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