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Baja-Style Tempura Fish Tacos

Baja-Style Tempura Fish Tacos

Sep 20, 2010 by

Relax with these crunchy-tender fish tacos filled with a kicky cabbage slaw and sweet-tart mango-banana salsa. Think flip-flops and a beer—all year long.

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Tacos

Mango-Banana Salsa

Sep 08, 2010 by

A mango banana salsa recipe? It may sound odd, but with its mix of fruit, chiles, and onions, it’s sublime with fish tacos, chicken, even tortilla chips.

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Baja Cabbage Slaw

Sep 08, 2010 by

With its spark of lime juice and hint of heat, this slaw is the perfect side to steamed fish, pan-roasted chicken, pulled pork.

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Mint Mojito Recipe

Mexican Mojito

May 05, 2010 by

Inspired by its Cuban cousin, this Mexican mojito (of sorts is sexy and suave thanks to a smooooooth tequila.

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Wild Salmon Tacos with Roasted Corn Recipe

Wild Salmon Tacos with Roasted Corn and Chile Adobo Cream

Sep 29, 2009 by

Salmon tacos are filled with roasted corn, peppers, and onions and are drizzled with a chile adobo cream. These salmon tacos are an easy casual dinner.

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Southwest Chile Cheese Fondue Recipe

Southwest Chile Cheese Fondue

Sep 01, 2009 by

This Southwest chile cheese fondue is brimming with chile ingredients, cheese, and spices. This is a fondue with brio. Dip chorizo for a flavor blast.

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Pineapple-Tequila Smoothie Recipe

Pineapple-Tequila Refresco

Jul 13, 2009 by

This recipes for a smoothie-like cocktail has a punch of pineapple flavor and the pure, clear taste of white tequila. Sweet and refreshing.

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Raspberry Lemonade with Tequila Recipe

Raspberry-Meyer Lemonade with Tequila

Jul 13, 2009 by

A recipe to be whipped up on hot, summer-porch days. Tart raspberries and Meyer lemons mix with tequila for a delicate, sweet cocktail. Great for parties.

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Mexican Chocolate Shake with Chipotle and Almond Recipe

Mexican Chocolate Shake with Chipotle and Almond

Jul 10, 2009 by

Chocolate, cinnamon, and chipotle peppers–dried, smoked jalapenos–give this milkshake a distinctive kick and a bit of heat. Great for burgers, hot dogs.

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Grilled Red Snapper Tacos Recipe

Grilled Red Snapper Tacos

Jul 01, 2009 by

An authentic rendering of fish tacos, So Cal-style, this recipe grills red snapper to perfection, stuffs it in soft corn tortillas, and blings it up with cilantro and and a squeeze of lime.

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Crab Cakes with Avocado-Habanero Sauce Recipe

Crab Cakes with Avocado-Habanero Sauce

Jul 01, 2009 by

Serrano chiles, cilantro, and tomatillos increase the flavor profile of these crab cakes and make them entirely Mexican. A great summer crab recipe.

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Cheddar and Chiles Bread Recipe

Cheddar and Chiles Bread

Jun 22, 2009 by

Dense and savory, this bread recipe is shot through with cheddar cheese and plenty of green chiles for a Mexican-inspired loaf. Great for sandwiches.

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Margarita Granita Recipe

Margarita Granita

Jul 27, 2008 by

This frozen granita dessert is made from tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and Cointreau. It’s a refreshing light end to a summer meal.

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Chile-Spiked Chocolate Cakes by Roberto Santibanez

Chile-Spiked Chocolate Cakes

Aug 21, 2007 by

These chocolate cakes get their kick from chipotle peppers and are served with either a cinnamon custard or a tomatillo sauce.

Cornbread Salad with Arugula and Herbs by Jamie Gwen

Cornbread Salad with Arugula and Herbs

Aug 06, 2007 by

This cornbread salad makes a great side or even a delicious first course by adding chicken or steak. The recipe calls for store-bought cornbread. Easy.

Chile Peanuts by Roberto Santibanez

Chile Peanuts

Apr 16, 2007 by

Forget plain old peanuts. This titillating take on spiced nuts adds paprika and chili powder without subtracting anything from their beer friendly quotient.

Pinto Bean Soup over Rice with Red Chile and Cheese by Deborah Madison

Pinto Bean Soup with Red Chile and Cheese

Apr 19, 2006 by

This hearty pinto bean soup is flavored with Mexican spices and thickened with masa harina. Serve over rice and add cheese for a complete dinner.

Cedar Grilled Lobster by Bobby Flay

Cedar-Planked Lobster Tails with Corn-Smoked Chile Relish

Jul 10, 2004 by

Lobster tails are smoked between cedar planks and topped with a relish recipe made from fresh corn, chipotle peppers, and onion, lime, and cilantro.

Weir Cooking in the City by Joanne Weir

Warm Chocolate, Cinnamon, and Coffee Tart

Jul 04, 2004 by

Mexican flavors–chocolate, cinnamon, and coffee–come together in this tart for outstanding effect. Serve it as dessert or with an afternoon cup of coffee.

Chicken Tacos

Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos with Charred Limes

Jun 15, 2004 by

This grilled chicken for tacos gets a little tipsy after being doused with tequila, then takes a cold shower in the form of cilantro-chile mayonnaise and a squeeze of lime.

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