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Not Just Tacos
NOT JUST TACOS
Traditional Mexican Recipes
from our Host Family in Tlaxcala
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Alberjones con Nopales [Mexican Yellow Pea Soup]
Most shelled beans on earth have their origins in Mexico. Here, there’s over 50 distinct varieties of edible legumes! You know about...
Caramelized Chipotles
This recipe was passed down to our host sister's husband's sister when she was studying with nuns in rural Oaxaca. It is BY FAR the best...
Ponche
Ponche--essentially a fruit tea--is on every table from Christmas through New Years. Warm, sweet, and even better with a drop of...
Habanero Salsa
Spicy and bright, this salsa/salad is the perfect hot toppping to your tacos, soups, stews--everything really. Ingredients: -4 habanero...
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Rajas con huevo [roasted poblano scrambled eggs]
Perfect for a beautiful weekend brunch, the poblanos are blackened first, then the bitter skin is peeled off leaving the smokey and fresh...
Molletes
A great breakfast, lunch, or mid-day snack, molletes are simply halved rolls with refried beans and cheese broiled and topped with fresh...
Tomatillo Guac
Not your traditional guac! Tangier and more delicious, if you can believe that. Makes one small bowl of guac Ingredients: -1 large haas...
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Huevo en Salsa de Chipotle [eggs in chipotle salsa]
Such a delicious way to prepare eggs! Perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too! A crowd favorite in our host family. Ingredients:...
Refried Beans
Yes, you can buy refried beans in a can. No, you can't find any that are THIS good. Stupid easy and with hundreds of uses, you'll be...
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Tortitas de Ejote en Salsa de Jitomate [Little green bean omelettes in tomato sauce]
Step up your egg game with this easy and delicious recipe perfect for brunch or a quick weeknight meal. Ingredients: -1kg green beans -12...
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