Loaded with smoky “ranchero” Mexican flavors and super creamy cashew sauce, AND made entirely from scratch, this meat-free lasagna is for BOTH carnivores and vegetarians alike! 🙌🏻 It’s saucy and juicy, fresh and packed with flavor. The secret weapon is this: HERDEZ Salsa Ranchera: a unique blend of peppers and spices to make a salsa…
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Two of our very favorite comfort foods – combined into one.It’s Taco Tuesday and Friday Night Lasagna in this neck of the woods!Cheesy, spicy, savory – warming: Mexican meets Italian for layers of pasta, seasoned vegetarian taco “meat,” spicy sauce, and lots and lots of cheese. Who could ask for more?Oh, that’s right! AVOCADO!!! Don’t forget the…
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It’s slightly sweet and so creamy, loaded with corn, cream cheese and green chilis (BEST DIP EVER!!!), along with pulled chicken, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Queso Fresco, this casserole layer bake recipes kicks everything up a notch! By the way, I’ve wondered this for years, why are green chile dishes (especially with corn) and tamales…
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Some say el Budín Azteca resembles a lasagna, except that it’s made with “Mexican” ingredients. Others call it a “Mexican Chicken Pie.” Regardless, the fresh salsa flavors, the texture, and the dichotomy of zippy and homey feelings this casserole evokes make it a winner all around. Among many other amazing traditions, Mexicans covet an exquisite recipe…
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Fresh Salsa Chicken Salver (casserole) is a great way to enjoy the fresh and fragrant flavors of Latin America anytime of day and any day of the week. Really, topped with eggs (or not) the vibrant aromas and tastes will leave you feeling “sunny side up.” Mid-day, a little spice will light up your afternoon….
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While this delicious pork green chile baked layer of goodness has nothing to to with the traditional eggplant baked Moussaka from Greece, the texture and timber reminded me just a bit of the sweet and savory dish. The English name for moussaka was borrowed from Greek mousakás (μουσακάς) and from other Balkan languages, all borrowed from Ottoman Turkish, which in turn borrwed…
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Lasagna always sounds good, doesn’t it? Layers and layers of goodness, sandwiched between the ultimate: cheese. Yum! It doesn’t always have to be Italian themed either, you know. I’ve been known to kick up some layers or entirely exotic flavors, making mouths water. And, this time, so I’m still living off my bounty of Melinda’s…
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Some years ago, a girlfriend of mine suggested the most fabulous party appetizer on earth – it was a creamy corn and green chile dip, to be served with tortilla chips. Simplicity trumps everything here: three ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. It’s always been a hit! So, I decided to make a meal…
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There has always been that problem of soggy bottom enchiladas. You know what I mean. The tortillas become soggy and slimy. Soggy bottoms may be your cup of tea, but they are certainly not mine. And, I’m NOT willing to fry. Alas, the solution is here! Soggy bottoms no more. A green chile lasagna, of…
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