Recipes With a Twist
Mexican
Hot and Sweet Mango Salsa
May 12th
Hot and Sweet Mango Salsa with chips
With Mangoes in season, fresh mango salsa has become a ‘hot’ condiment. Mexican restaurants, fast food places, grocery stores, recipes in magazines – everywhere you would see one variation or the other. This is my first attempt to make this hot and sweet salsa and I think I will try few more recipes this season. I added some grapes to add some texture and made it hotter than usual.You need:
1 medium mango, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 7-8 pickled sliced Jalapeño peppers, chopped 10 red grapes, halved 1 tsp More >
Chipotle Chicken Kebabs
Apr 26th
Chipotle Chicken Kababs
Here is one flaming hot recipe. I have been trying to imitate Chipotle Mexican Grill’s chicken for quite some time. Although this may not be the exact same thing, but it comes quite close – only slightly hotter. Since I like hot food and usually am never too embarrassed of putting Tobasco/Tapatío or any other hot sauce on almost everything, I quite liked the results. Moreover, Chipotle peppers also add a smoky flavor.1 lb boneless Chicken pieces – medium sized (I used thigh meat) 1/2 can Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce (about 3.5 oz – I did use More >
Mexican style vegetable soup with black beans and rice
Mar 20th
Mexican style Vegetable soup with black beans and rice
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Baked Beans Chilli with Beef
Mar 10th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Baked Beans Chilli
For a little taste of Mexico, I always make this dish for our family. I enjoy using sweet chilli sauce in many dishes, because it adds bite, with a sweet tang, to many dishes. I do not need to slave over finding the right flavors, in the right combinations – I just add a dash of sauce, and the effects are amazing. Seconds all around!Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef – lean 2 onions – sliced ½ red sweet pepper ½ yellow sweet pepper ½ green sweet pepper 1 tin canned beans (I used baked beans in tomato More >
Mediterranean Style Bean Wrap
Jan 12th
Mediterranean Style Bean Wrap
I am a big fan of Fitness magazine’s 400 calorie lunches. Basically their mantra is 300 calories breakfast,400 calories lunch, 500 calories dinner and 2 snacks 150 calorie each. A sensible diet on this calorie plan and moderate work out and you will lose pounds without losing on taste! Here is my attempt for a 400 calorie lunch where I wanted to have Taco Bell style burrito lunch but with less fat. I switched the cheese with ‘good fat’ and filling hummus, regular tortilla with whole wheat tortilla, added some whole beans and salsa. I did not leave More >
Seven Layer Dip
Jan 1st
Seven Layer Dip
Who does not like chips ‘n’ dip? I love making this Mexican dip for get-togethers. Very easy to put together and you don’t have to worry about leftovers because there won’t be any. Instead of making it the traditional way with vertical layers, I like to arrange my layers horizontally. This way the colorful and appetizing ingredients are more visible and people can choose if they want to skip something. You can play around with lot of different ingredients such as different type of salsa, peppers, roasted corn, guacamole, cheese,roasted peppers and so on.You need: 1 small can black More >
Spanish Rice
Nov 24th
Spanish Rice
This is something I cook almost every week. We love Mexican food and Spanish Rice is great in salad bowls, burritos, quesadillas, or as a side with beans, meats and soups. If nothing else, my son likes them with yogurt as well.
1.5 cups rice3 cups chicken broth/water2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced1 small tomato, diced1/2 cup black/pinto beans2-3 tsp Taco seasoning (or blend of cumin powder,garlic powder,paprika)1 tbsp canola oil/butter1/4 cup salsa of your choicehandful of soy chunks (soaked in warm water for few minutes)
Heat oil/butter in a wide pan. Add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are More >
Black Bean Soup
Nov 21st
1 cup canned black beans with liquid (or boiled black beans)1 cup chicken broth/water (or more according to desired consistency)1 tbsp butter1 tsp taco seasoning2 cloves crushed garlic/ 2 tsp garlic powder1/4 cup tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes
Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add crushed garlic and saute for few seconds(if using). Add tomato sauce and cook for few minutes. If using crushed tomatoes, let the tomatoes get tender. Add taco seasoning and garlic powder. Add beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add broth/water and bring the soup to boil. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Let More >
