Baja Beginner Cook Recipes

"I don't want to call this a copycat recipe since the restaurant where I got this, Miguel's in San Diego, actually gives out the recipe because it's so popular. They serve it warm with chips as an alternative to salsa. I'm sure there are many other uses for this sauce, such as over enchiladas. You may want to add extra jalapenos if the spice isn't hot..."

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Ingredients: clarified butter, chicken base...

"This is a recipe I came up with after I got tired of the same-old same-old. It's very rich and filling. Most often 2 people can share one burrito and it's plenty. When you're done 'building' the burrito it will resemble a heaping salad. Note: To save leftovers, wrap 'burrito only' in foil and freezer bag and place directly in the freezer. Refrigerating..."

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Ingredients: cilantro, green chili sauce...

"Born and raised in Texas, I am a snob when it comes to Mexican food. I have tried so many recipes for the perfect salsa and always come back to this one. It's absolutely delicious, fresh, amazingly healthy...AND ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS. Trust me, simple is the way to go with fresh salsa."

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Ingredients: garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes...

"A light, easy dish made with frozen fish sticks. An alternative fish taco recipe for those who don't eat mayonnaise."

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Ingredients: flour tortillas, fresh cilantro...

"Based on a So Cal Mexican favorite involving marinating chicken thigh meat in Tampico brand citrus juice. In my version, I used whole chicken breast and use a blend of carrot and fruit juices for a healthier alternative! Great on the BBQ grill but works in a pan or in the oven too...Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: pepper, pear juice...

"I used an indoor grill for the shrimp. You could easily use the outdoor grill or just saute in a large skillet until done. Also, I use sriracha, but you can substitute any hot sauce. Just be sure to adjust for taste."

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Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin, shrimp...

"I saw this on a cooking show, I can't remember what channel it was on but it came out soooo good. It is the right mixture of a sweet/spicey chile with a nice red sauce. I would imagaine a good enchilada sauce would work as well. Typically Chile Rellen's are made using pablano chile's or anaheim chile's, but this is just as wonderful tasting as..."

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Ingredients: corn oil, eggs, queso anejo...

"Tender baked chops with well-seasoned rice gives this recipe a nice southwestern flair."

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Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin...

"This is a really easy enchiladas recipe. The best Ive ever had, I made it up actually kind of used a recipe on here and just changed a lot of ingredients, and it turned out soo good."

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Ingredients: chives, corn, cream cheese...

"How to make nonfried tacos that are so much better. It comes with extra for the refrigerator."

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Ingredients: corn, lemon pepper, mayonnaise...

"This is the easiest, fastest, tastiest way to prepare beans. I grew up in a Mexican family and needless to say, beans are a staple of our diet. My stepmom has been making us beans like this for years. This can be done with pinto or black beans & is the perfect thing to have on hand for quick, easy and inexpensive weeknight meals. These beans are..."

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Ingredients: onions, garlic cloves, salt...