This is my children’s FAVORITE way to eat Mexican food! I make these about once a year since I’m not a real fan of deep frying (We don’t have a vent for our range so the smell lingers for a really long time.) We make a huge batch of these so we can have some covered in homemade cinnamon honey butter for dessert….
Pineapple Black Bean Enchiladas
This is one of the few recipes I found in a newspaper. Pillsbury bake-off $10,000 winner 2005–Lightened Up! This is an unexpectedly delicious combination.
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Cumin Rice
This is a really fast recipe that adds a nice touch to a taco bar. Most of the time I use brown jasmine or basmati rice instead of white. I also use a non msg bouillon found at a whole foods store….
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork
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make this if I am feeling generous to my meat-eating children….
Hot Bean Dip
My kids love this so much! Sam calls this dish “Meat Beans”. (Calling anything meat-like is the ultimate compliment for Sam!)If strapped for time, this can be made in the microwave, though it isn’t nearly as good….
Refried Beans Without the Refry
For that extra special mexican meal. Tastes a little less like canned dog food than what you get from a can of refried beans. These are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker. This recipe will yield flavorful, fat-free refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin.
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Whole-Wheat Flour Tortillas
If milling your flour fresh then use less liquid as fresh milled flour is less dense. Also, when doubling this recipe I use ¾ c oil instead of 1 cup and I liquify the coconut oil before I use it….
Laura’s Flour Tortillas
These are worth the extra effort when trying to make a special Mexican meal….
Sweet Corn Salsa
This is a perfect topping for enchiladas, adding enough flavor and punch to cut through the cheese….
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
My son craves this! Sweet shredded pork made in the slow cooker, inspired by the popular Cafe Rio restaurant!…