Mango Salsa is super easy to make and goes with so many wonderful tacos. I especially love it on fish tacos. Just follow my recipe for Pub Style Fried Fish for the crispiest most savory batter. Super delish in a taco! Green Mangoes for the win! Green mangoes are my choice whenever I make Mango Salsa. The extra tart and tangy flavor gives the salsa a little more “oomph!” Additionally, the firm texture of green mango matches the texture of the red onion. Ripe mangoes can be a little jammy, ...
Beef Taco Filling is the centerpiece of most Taco Tuesday nights. Where would we be without it? Even though there are a thousand different ways to fill your tacos, this recipe seems to be the classic version that most of us have known since childhood. A few other must haves for Taco Tuesday night are Avocado Crema and Puffy Taco Shells. Of course guacamole and Salsa Verde are great side dishes too! 2 taco filling recipes in this blog post Because there are so many different versions ...
Puffy Taco Shells are the essential basis for Puffy Tacos – a South Texas favorite! When I was a kid, we would drive to the next county to get our favorite puffy taco fix. And even though this is my favorite home recipe, I certainly would not pass up the chance to enjoy puffy tacos in a restaurant. Classic! Only 3 ingredients The ingredients list isn’t long – only 3. The trick to making Puffy Taco Shells is in the way you fry them. Restaurants have an easier time making puffy taco shells ...
Avocado Crema is another incredibly easy recipe that I never even thought needed a recipe - But live and learn! I forget what is so everyday for us here on the border is unusual and new on other dining tables. So here is the recipe and a video to boot! So Easy to Make! Avocado Crema is just that – creamy savory avocado made into a creamy sauce. The source of the creamy texture is really up to you. I use traditional dairy sour cream, but there are so many creamy, tangy dairy substitutes ...
Chorizo Biscuits are an uncommon twist on everyone’s favorite. Savory bites of buttery biscuits accented with spicy chorizo are an incredible treat! I especially like Chorizo Biscuits with White Chili, which is also a variation on an old Texas classic. Put them together and your street cred in the meal department will absolutely soar! Use…
White Chili is a delicious hearty stew that is enjoyed year-round in Texas. Different from a classic bowl of red, white chili is made with chicken meat and green chilies. This recipe for White Chili is exceptionally easy. I insist that you use chicken breasts that have rib bones and skin. Boneless, skinless chicken breast…
Buttermilk Bread is one of those old-fashioned homemade breads that make everything better. And by everything, I mean sandwiches, croutons, bread pudding, French toast, regular toast, garlic bread or grilled cheese. Of course, in order to make any of these bready delights, you need some leftover bread. You might eat it all right out of…
Chorizo Corn in a Cup is way beyond any street food snack you have every dreamed of! Sweet roasted corn off the cob paired with spicy pork chorizo, Mexican crema, salty parm and a generous squeeze of lime, this is a great snack any time of year. The best pool party snack ever! Imagine the…
Melissa Guerra is an 8th generation Texan, born and raised on a working cattle ranch in South Texas. She is a self taught culinary expert and food historian, specializing in the food ways of the American continent, especially Texas regional, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine. Read More…
