Category Archives: Mexican

Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 2, 2016 by HelenFern

This fun Mexican holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over France in 1862 at the battle of Puebla.  Today we celebrate with Mexican dancers, pinatas and, of course, Mexican food!  Here are some Mexican inspired dishes to help you celebrate the holiday. … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas Verde

Posted on April 29, 2016 by HelenFern

I love enchiladas and I was craving the green kind!  I grilled the chicken the night before so these only needed to be assembled – Just add a salad and you have a great week night dinner!

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Crock-pot Mexican Pozole (Pork and Hominy stew)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by HelenFern

Real Mexican Pozole has many more ingredients (like pig and chicken feet) and takes the whole day to make.  This version is easy to prepare and tastes delicious! Put it in the crock-pot before you go to work, chop the … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Tacos

Posted on January 11, 2016 by HelenFern

I don’t know about you, but I love my crock pot.   It’s perfect for work days – just put it in the pot, go to work and just assemble – and today, It’s Tacos!   Here’s what you need…..

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Pork Tamales – A Mexican Tradition

Posted on December 16, 2015 by HelenFern

I remember when I was a teenager, my mom’s best friend was from Mexico.  Every year on Christmas eve, her and her family made a huge pot of tamales and we were always given a couple of dozen – and … Continue reading →

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