Fiesta Bean and Sausage Soup1 tablespoon olive oil 2 links turkey sausage, casings removed, cut into pieces 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups re

Gazpacho with Shrimp and Avocado1 quart Clamato juice 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup peeled cucumber, diced 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dill 1 crushed garli

Festive Guacamole Soup1 very ripe avocado 2 large leaves lettuce (preferably romaine or other dark green)1/4 cup chopped green onions, with tops 1 clove garlic, mashed 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 to 2 tablespoons ground chile 4 sprigs fresh cilantro (1/2 teaspoon d

Six Can Tortilla Soup6 servings1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken (or 2 cup cooked, diced chicken)1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drai

Baked Tortilla Stew4 1/2 pounds beef stew meatFajita seasoningSeasoning salt 1/2 small bottle Worcestershire sauce 1 large bottle Wish Bone Italian salad dressing 2 to 4 green bell peppers 4 to 8 ounces whole fresh mushrooms 2 to 3 medium yellow onions 2 c

Southwestern Vegetable Soup1 pound ground chuck or ground turkey1 rounded teaspoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning 1 large can picante V 8 juice, mild 1 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can green beans, drained 1 can whole kernel corn, drained b

Black Bean Soup1 pound dried black beans1 teaspoon cumin seed1 teaspoon coriander seed1 teaspoon roasted Mexican oregano1/2 large onion, peeled, with root fibers attached4 large cloves garlic, slightly mashed2 jalape?o chiles, cut lengthwise1 bunch cilantro, t

Border Avocado Soup2 medium avocados3 cups chicken broth2 teaspoons mild chile powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1 1/2 cups whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt, or to tasteDash of cayenne pepper4 sprigs cilantroPeel avocado and chop the flesh coarsely. Place it into

Shrimp Gazpacho1/2 sweet Texas onion, cut into 6 pieces *2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 small cucumbers, peeled and cut in chunks, divided1 red bell pepper, diced, divided 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded 1/4 cup red wine

Sopa de Lima (Lime and Tortilla Soup)1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped1 onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons oil2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped3 fresh jalape?o chiles, seeded and minced6 cups chicken brot lime, halved crosswise a

Sopa de Tortillas Migas1/4 pound ground meat12 corn tortillas4 ounces green chilesSalt and pepper1 cup tomatoes (sliced fresh)1 cup grated cheese1/2 cup onions1/2 cup soup stockCut the tortillas into 3/4 inch strips. Saut? the onions, add tomato and gar

Guadalajara Gazpacho with ShrimpSource: Dallas Morning News 7/3/961 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped2 cups spicy vegetable juice1/2 cup chili sauce1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced1 medium avocado, cut in 1/4

Chicken Tamales60 to 70 dried corn husksHot water2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening1 cup finely chopped white onion1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 clove garlic, minced1 (1 pound) can whole peeled tomatoes,    undrai

Sweet Tamales5 cups Masa Harina�2 teaspoons salt, or to taste1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon cinnamon1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup lard (no substitutes)3 cups chicken stock, heated2/3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped3/4 cup raisins3 ounces corn husks,

Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales)Dried corn husks4 cups Masa Harina�1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cup water1 1/2 cup lard or shortening1 1/2 cup strawberry preservesThese can be made with any combination of fruits

TamalesuBasic Recipe for Masa Harina� Dough Tamales/u50 dried corn husks1/2 cup vegetable shortening4 cups Masa Harina�1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 cups chicken or beef stockRinse and soak the corn husks in hot water until they are pliable,

Traditional Tamales1 (6 pound) beef rump roast1 (6 pound) pork roast12 pounds masa*1 pound whole red chiles, mild or hotLard or Crisco�GarlicCuminFlourSalt and pepperBaking powder1 pound dried corn husksNOTE: The chiles are the dried ones th

Chicken Tomatillo Tamales30 dried corn husks, soaked in hot wateruFilling/u1 pound tomatillos, peeled12 cilantro sprigsSalt and pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 onion, chopped12 ounces cooked chicken, shreddedPut tomatillos into a saucepan, barely

Green Corn TamalesFrom the kitchen of Judy Wilson, ArizonaYields 24 servings.12 ears fresh white or yellow cornBR1 pound Monterey jack cheese, gratedBR1 pound pure lardBR1/2 pound butterBR1/2 cup (scant) sugarBR1/4 cup light cream, or moreBR2 green chiles, parch

Tamale Balls1 pound ground beef 1 pound pork sausage 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons chili powderSalt and pepper to tasteuSauce/u2 (29

Tamales de Rajas con Elote (Tamales with Corn and Poblano Chiles)30 to 35 dried corn husks 2 tablespoon oil or shortening 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)2 garlic cloves, minced 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, tops removed, seeded and diced 2 cups fresh

Tamales Dulce (Sweet Tamales)20 to 25 large or 30 to 40 smaller dried corn husks 3 cups water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon aniseed, divided1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 pound lard (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) or shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste 1 1/2 pou

Basic Tamale Dough4 1/2 cups corn flour 4 to 5 cups warm chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 pound lard or shortening 2 1/2 tablespoons saltPlace corn flour in a large bowl and add 4 cups of warm broth. Beat with a wooden spoon or mix with your hands until dough is sm

Golden TamalesuMasa/u4 cups Masa Harina�3 cups waterMix thoroughly the Masa Harina� and water in a large mixing bowl. This will make 2 3/4 pounds masa, but you only need 2 1/2 pounds for the tamales, so subtract about 1/2 cup masa to arrive at approximately 2 1/2 pound

Carnitas TamalesYields 12 to 18 tamales.1 pound Carnitas (recipe follows) 2 cups Masa Harina 1 2/3 cups warm chicken stock 1 1/2 cups soft butter 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons roasted anise seeds 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Raspberry Tamales1/2 cup butter 2 1/2 cups Masa Harina 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups sweet corn kernels, pureed 1 1/2 cups raspberries, pureed and strained 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Tamales8 dry corn husksuSweet Pink Tamale Dough/u1/4 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or molasses 3/4 cup strained strawberry puree 1 cup white corn Masa Harina 2 tablespoons softened butter 1 teaspoon fresh l

Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales)2 pounds hojas (corn husks)2 pounds masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 tablespoons cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 teaspoons aniseedSoak corn husks in hot water for 20 o

Pinon Cheddar TamalesuFilling/u1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels5 garlic cloves, minced3 to 4 fresh Serranos, minced1 cup pine nuts, toasted1 pound mild Cheddar cheese, grated1/2 teaspoon saltPrepare dried corn husks. In a bowl, mix filling ingredients

Pork Tamales in Banana Leaves (Tamales con Puerco)1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2 inch cubes3 cups water1 small white onion, halved2 cloves garlic1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removedBoiling water3 fresh poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and d

Sweet Pineapple Tamales (Tamales de Dulce)40 to 50 dried corn husksHot water3/4 cup firmly packed crushed piloncillo or brown sugar1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening (at room temperature)1/4 cup butter or margarine (at room temperature)1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractb

Arizona Baked Corn1 tablespoon lard1 onion, minced1 tablespoon finely chopped celery2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons chili powder2 cups tomato pur?e3 cups raw, tender corn, cut from cobsSaltFreshly ground black pepper1/4 cup grated Monterey jack chees

Jarred SauerkrautPioneer women made sauerkraut in this manner.6 pounds mature cabbage4 tablespoons saltCold waterRemove outer leaves and cut cabbage very fine. Mix well with the salt. Pack firmly into clean sterile jars. Fill jars with cold water. Ensure that water

Mexican Fried Potatoes1/3 cup vegetable oil2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and diced1 medium onion, diced1 poblano chile, seeded and sliced thin2 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely choppedSalt, to tasteHeat oil in a large heavy skillet. Add potatoes, stir to coat

Mexican Style Hash Brown Potatoes3 1/4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped    into 1/4 inch pieces1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green chiles, seeded and chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1/2 teaspoon gro

Mixed Grill4 medium poblano chiles2 medium red bell peppers3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed, cut    into 1/2 inch rounds, coated with oil12 scallions, with green tops intact, trimmed*4 medium ears corn, husked, silks removed,    cut

Nopalitos (Little Cacti)3/4 pound nopal cactus pads2 tablespoons olive oil1 jalape?o chile, seeded and minced1 medium onion, chopped3 tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 tablespoon vinegarRemove thorns from the cactus paddles and cut them into

Palo Verde Peas1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped1 scant tablespoon butter2 small fresh tomatoes1 teaspoon green chiles, choppedFew drops of soy sauce1 cup palo verde peas, shucked** Pick the peas green on the tree before they dry. Shuck them at once a

Potato Pancakes (Panqu?s de Papa)6 red potatoes2 eggs, beaten1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded1 teaspoon salt1 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup vegetable oilBring water to boil in a large pot. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Put into boiling water and boil

Quelites2 pounds leafy greens, such as spinach,    kale, etc., tough stems removed3 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced or pressed1 poblano or 2 jalape?o chiles, stemmed    and finely chopped12