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4/14/2009 12:40:38 PM
CateC_Pillsbury_MOD
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Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

I love Mexican food. I love making a big batch of everything for guests… but I’m working on downsizing- so if the hubby and I craze Mexican on a weeknight- it doesn’t seem as daunting or as heavy of a meal. As much as I love burritos - I don’t want to be eating them for the rest of the week.

Here are a couple Mexican recipes for two. But I know you have more Mexican/Tex-Mex recipes for two!

How do you cook Mexican for two? What are your favorite recipes and tips and tricks?

Looking forward to reading your responses!

Sincerely, Cate

4/14/2009 12:44:56 PM
CateC_Pillsbury_MOD
Joined on 1/5/2009
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

Alright- I wanted to add one of my tips and recipe!

Tip: When I make a batch of nachos I usually get the cookie sheet out and spread the chips out. My sister taught me the trick to put your chips in an 8x8 glass pan. So your proportions seem more normal and your nacho isn’t likely to slide around or fall of the tray.

This is a tortilla soup recipe my husband and I make.

(1) 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken (sometimes I boil it if I don’t want to turn on the grill). Or if you are looking for something even quicker (and vegetarian friendly) add a drained canned of bean (I like pinto, northern, or black beans).

(2) Brown or White Rice (about ½ cups worth or so)

(3) Broth (chicken or vegetable)  For two- I suggest around 28 ounces and add a about ½ of water.

Add broth and water in saucepan. Once it boils, add chicken (or beans) and rice and continue to cook on medium-high.

While this is cooking, chop of up some tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and fresh lime (though on occasion, I’ll use lime juice out of the bottle). I like to put the ingredients on dessert plates.  When rice is cooked- pour the broth mix into bowls and decorate with toppings. It’s extra fun when you have tortilla chips to eat it with.

 

4/16/2009 10:16:51 AM
scrawford15
Joined on 5/23/2008
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

One of my favorite mexican dishes to make is Salsa Chicken (http://makelifedelicious.com/2008/11/salsa-chicken/) It's very easy and you can make it for 2 people or 20. 

I will also make a batch of taco meat using 2 or 3 pounds of meat and freeze whatever is leftover from that one meal.  I will put it in 2 or 3 tupperware containers and take one out as I need it.  1 lb. of meat is usaully good for one meal.

Hope this helps!

Sunshine

 

4/16/2009 11:49:05 AM
CateC_Pillsbury_MOD
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

Yum Looks amazing scrawford15! :) Thank you for sharing! Sincerely, CC

5/21/2009 3:58:09 AM
patinpinetop
Joined on 5/17/2009
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

My only problem with this recipe is that it is called "tortilla" soup but there are no tortillas associated with it. When I made it, I fried some corn tortillas, cut them into strips, and placed them in the bottom of the bowls just before adding the soup. Otherwise, this is a good recipe and I will use it frequently. Thank you for sharing.

5/21/2009 8:54:45 AM
CateC_Pillsbury_MOD
Joined on 1/5/2009
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

Hi patinpinetop: Thank you for your post. :) That is great that you made some homemade tortilla chips. The hubby and I usually buy a bag of Tortilla Chips from the store and sprinkle them on top. 

Sincerely, CC

 

5/21/2009 12:35:21 PM
Cookie3000
Joined on 12/11/2007
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

I make chicken tacos, and since the 2 of us never eat all the chicken, I use the rest and roll up in flour tortillas (along with extra taco toppings such as cheese, onions, etc) - then freeze for a quick weeknight dinner. When I take them out of the freezer, I just top with a can of enchilada sauces and cheese, and put in the oven at 350 till bubbly.

5/21/2009 7:57:20 PM
tweetsweet
Joined on 5/22/2009
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Re: Share Your Mexican Recipes & Tips for 2

Thank you for the tip what a wonderful idea :) I will have to try that :)

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