Mexican & Mediterranean
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Black Bean & Avocado Fresco Salad
A hearty salad with southwestern flavors, makes a great accompaniment to the Kitchen Tapestry recipe for Chicken Enchilada Soup.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
The flavor of chicken enchiladas, but in a soup! Goes great with Kitchen Tapestry Recipes of Guacamole or Black Bean & Avocado Fresco Salad.
Greek Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lemon Basil Tomatoes
Orzo is an Italian word for "barley" because the pasta is thought to resemble that grain. But it isn't call "Orzo" in Italy. It's called "Risi," which means "rice."
Green Chili Tomato Relish
A great all purpose relish or salsa for complimenting pork chops, hamburgers, steak, meatloaf, fajitas, omelets, and anything else where you're seeking some bright, spicy Mexican flavor.
Guacamole Salad
In spite of its ubiquity, guacamole was virtually unknown fifty years ago outside of Texas, California and Florida where the fruit is grown.
Mediterranean Style Coq au Vin
A departure from the classical French dish, Coq au Vin or Chicken with Wine, this dish stews the chicken in a white wine sauce flavored with rosemary, tomatoes and Kalamata olives for a bright, summery Mediterranean dish, served over white rice.
MexiCali Corn & Black Bean Salad
A refreshing and healthful side dish to accompany grilled chicken, steaks or Mexican dishes; it can even be spooned into tacos with meat and shredded cheese, or rolled into a burrito.
Mexican Caviar
A simple mix of chopped black olives, green chilies, tomatoes and green onions marinated in vinegar, garlic and seasonings, and just screaming to be dipped with a corn chip.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Inspired by the Campechanna Cocktail at the Margarita Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Antonio, Texas.
Mexican Stewed Cranberry Beans with Shredded Pork & Salsa Fresca
Inspired by a recipe from a famous Mexico City Chef.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
They're not true fajitas in the classic Tex-Mex style, but a close approximation that requires a lot less effort, the hallmark of any Sheet Pan Dinner.
Shish Kabobs with Romesco Sauce
The concept of cooking meat skewered on a stick over an open fire has been around for millennia.