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Chipotle Fajita Marinade
My favorite fajita seasoning is my chipotle fajita marinade which adds a ton of rich, smoky, spicy flavor to any meat. I like it best on beef but it also works well on chicken or pork or even shrimp. Sometimes, I will brush it on hamburgers to give them a Southwestern taste.
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Basic Red Salsa Recipe
This basic red salsa (salsa roja) is a versatile salsa that works well with many dishes. I like to use it for huevos rancheros, enchiladas, and chilaquiles.
If you’d like, you can make it in larger batches and freeze it so that you will always have some on hand.
Ingredients
6 Roma tomatoes
2 serrano chiles
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Creamy Avocado Salsa Recipe
If you like avocado you will love this creamy, rich fresh avocado salsa. The flavor of the ripe avocado shines and is enhanced by the other ingredients like lime, cilantro and serrano chili.
You only need 10 minutes to prepare the salsa. It’s a great option when you want something fresh and healthy [...]
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Making Pico de Gallo Salsa
Pico de gallo is a simple, quick, uncooked salsa (salsa fresca) made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chiles, and lime. The taste is fresh and bright with a good bite from the chiles. Eating pico de gallo is a great way to get a dose of your daily veggies. In minutes you [...]
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Easy Classic Green Enchilada Sauce
Try this classic green enchilada sauce eaten throughout Mexico. It is usually served over chicken enchiladas. Poblano, and serrano chiles give it heat. The tomatillos give it a nice acidic kick.
It is a simple salsa recipe that requires 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes to cook. It will keep [...]
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How to Make Mexican Red Tomato Salsa
This is my favorite salsa to serve with chicken tostadas. The oregano flavor really stands out and pairs well with mild flavor of the chicken.
Salsa Ingredients:
8 Roma tomatoes or 5 large tomatoes
1 medium onion quartered
5 chiles de arbol
2 cloves of garlic
3 teaspoons Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Red Enchilada Sauce
This recipe is for a classic Mexican red enchilada sauce or enchilada salsa. Try the out the recipe. You will use it over and over because it’s so good.
The main ingredients which give the sauce most of its flavor are ancho chiles and chiles de arbol. The chiles de arbol [...]
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Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
A great salsa that’s simple to make is charred tomatillo salsa verde. It has a light bright taste that’s perfect for a hot afternoon and pairs well with a cold Mexican beer.
Tomatillos are related to tomatoes and are covered with a papery husk which is removed before cooking. Tomatillos are one of [...]
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Authentic Mexican table salsa is easy to make and tastes far superior to any store bought salsa. Mexican cooks use ingredients on hand to make vibrant, flavorful, and healthy salsas.
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