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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail: Cóctel de Camarones

Embark on a flavor journey with Cóctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail), a classic Mexican delicacy that will have your taste buds dancing to the beat of a mariachi band. This dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine, a delicious blend of fresh shrimp, tangy lime juice, and a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs that will transport you straight to the coastal regions of Mexico. Traditionally, the Cóctel de Camarones is served as an appetizer or a light meal, but it can also be enjoyed as a refreshing treat throughout the seasons. The origins of the dish can be traced back to the coastal regions of Mexico, where seafood is abundant. It is said to have been first prepared...

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Guacamole Recipe With Pico de Gallo

My favorite Guacamole Recipe, crammed with festive Mexican flavor, surpasses tableside restaurant guac every time using my homemade pico de Gallo. Avocado dip with pico turns ordinary chips and salsa into a fiesta! You know what goes amazingly well with the best fresh guac recipe? Spicy Ranch Water, Beergaritas, The Perfect Paloma, and for someone who loves a little sweet with her sassy, a Sangria Mexican Mule! Be sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox! Why This Fresh Guac Recipe Beats Tableside Guacamole “Chips Down!” Yes, I said that right; homemade guacamole puts a beatdown on tableside guac every day of the week! Many folks think spending extra cash to watch someone mash...

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Smothered Chicken Burritos

Smothered Chicken Burritos are a snap to make for dinner for busy weeknights. Made with grilled chicken, black beans and cheese, smothered in a green chile sauce. Add a side of our Easy Spanish Rice and Mexican Street Corn for a family favorite meal that will have everyone lined up for dinner. Crunchy baked burritos make a hearty meal and the delicious green chile sauce takes these chicken and black bean burritos to the next level of deliciousness. We love to grill whole chickens over the weekend to make easy meal prep for the coming week. Any cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the deli will work in this recipe. Ingredients Needed Cooked Chicken Canned Black Beans Salda Verde...

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Homemade Pizza

WordPress Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest This recipe was shared with me by my sister-in-law. I have hand kneaded it, but I prefer to use the bread maker to do the work. Pizza delivery is soooo expensive!!! Try this instead. Original Recipe Popular Categories Breakfast Instant Pot Lunch Pizza Dinner Muffin Desserts Cookie Casseroles Soup Air Fryer Cake Course Cuisine Servings WW Blue INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 to 21/4 cups of flour 1 package of Fleischmann’s pizza crust yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar 3/4 teaspoon of salt 2/3 cup of very warm water 3 tablespoons of oil 1/2 to 1 cup of pizza sauce Other toppings as desired How I deviated from the original recipe? I usually use Splenda I have...

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I Love Soup

Allegedly, to everything there is a season. Right now it's time for soup, though I'm the kind of person who enjoys it all year long. Maryland Crab in the summer is a must, but so is gazpacho and any other chilled soup. But when there's a nip in the air, my instinct is to toss things in a pot, add water, and a few hours later enjoy a hearty bowl of something that warms me from the inside. (When soup isn't possible, I use bourbon.) There are 30+ soup recipes on Minxeats, a dozen cold and the rest suitable for the current season. The simplest of hot soups doesn't need a recipe. To make it, you needs aromatics (onions, leeks, shallots,...

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