Shrimp tacos are fantastic! Our local HEB Supermarket has a very friendly guy in the seafood department who volunteered a suggestion on preparation that I thought was a little unconventional – frying the shrimp in bacon fat! I was going to use cooking oil or olive oil, but he assured me that all the local […]
August 2025
Kosher salt Archives – The Border Cook – Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine
View Recipe Chicken tinga is a great topping that can be the main ingredient for sopes, tacos, tostadas, or burritos. It is full of zesty tomato flavor…. View Recipe This is a simple poultry recipe for Cornish hens basted with a simple mango sauce. It involves brining the Cornish hens, making the basting sauce,… View […]
Salsa Archives – The Border Cook – Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine
View Recipe This is a quick and easy recipe for tomato salsa made in a blender. You can make up a batch in just minutes. The inspiration… View Recipe A nice alternative to tomato-based salsa. Easy to make with no cooking – just chop and puree the fresh ingredients…. View Recipe Recipe Summary: This is […]
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Mexican melting cheese, such as Chihuahua Archives – The Border Cook – Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine
View Recipe Home made queso cheese dip is easy. You will be using corn starch as a thickening, and combining it with milk, butter, and cheese. Add… View Recipe There are many recipes online for chicken tortilla soup. This recipe was inspired by a recipe for Sopa Azteca by celebrity chef, restaurant owner, and…