Appetizer
Bean and Beef Taquitos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Taquito literally means “little taco,” but these filled and fried tortillas have outsize appeal. We set out to streamline the work-intensive
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Stuffed Jalapeños
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: A cousin of traditional Mexican chiles rellenos (stuffed green chiles), these Tex-Mex appetizers are a party favorite. The heat of the
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Tomatillo and Pinto Bean Nachos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: We wanted a vegetarian option for nachos that delivered big, bold flavor—not just a pile of chips, cheese, and beans. For
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Ultimate Beef Nachos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Nachos are a crave-worthy pleasure— warm tortilla chips mingling with melted cheese, piquant salsa, luxurious guacamole, and spicy beef. But despite
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Queso Fundido
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Spanish for “melted cheese,” queso fundido is a hearty table dip of melted Mexican cheese topped with roasted poblano peppers and
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Chunky Guacamole
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Traditional Mexican guacamole is usually quite simple: At its most basic, it consists of roughly mashed avocados mixed with lime juice
May 16, 2023
Appetizer
Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Sometimes, you just don’t want to heat up a big pot of oil to make homemade tortilla chips. But too often,
May 16, 2023
Appetizer
Homemade Fried Tortilla Chips
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Even the best store-bought chips can’t compare to the fresh corn flavor and ultra crisp texture of homemade tortilla chips. Luckily,
May 16, 2023
Appetizer
Tomatillo Salsa
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Salsa verde (literally meaning “green sauce”) is perhaps more common on the authentic Mexican table than tomato based salsa fresca. We
May 16, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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