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I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Leftover Chicken Chimichanga Beef Burrito Soup

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 19:14


    [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

        be acceptable in your sight,

        O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.



An ej original recipe!



1/2 of a leftover chicken chimichanga, chopped

1/2 of a leftover beef burrito, chopped

2 c chicken stock

1 t toasted Cumin

Leftover rice, beans, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and cheese Queso 

Place in pot and simmer 10 minutes

The tortillas make sort of dumplings 

Serve with crispy tortillas chips

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Birria Pork in Spicy Maple Cholula Sauce

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 10:12


    [12] Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up your hand;

        forget not the afflicted.



1 lbs pork butt cut into 2 inch chunks, seasoned rolled in Birria rub and steak seasoning


Mix 1/8 c Birria rub and 1/8 c wood fired garlic steak seasoning 

Roll pork chunks and refrigerate over night 


Cooking method

Dutch oven with lid for cooking with a custard bowl in middle with plate on top

Seasoned meat on top of plate 

2 c Water around bowl and plate

Bake 350 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours

Remove meat to plate 

Reserve drippings to make sauce


Sauce

Meat Drippings 

1/4 c maple syrup 

1/2 JalapeƱo, chopped 

1 mini coke 

1 T Cholula 

Simmer until reduced by half

Add pork 


Birria rub

1/2 c dried guajillo peppers(cleaned, seeded, and torn into pieces then ground to powder in coffee grinder

1 T smoked paprika 

2 T chicken base seasoning 

1 T onion powder

1 T garlic granules 

1 t salt

1 t black pepper 

Mix well



Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Skillet Mexican Chicken Queso and Rice

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job 3:25-26


    [25] For the thing that I fear comes upon me,

        and what I dread befalls me. 

    [26] I am not at ease, nor am I quiet;

        I have no rest, but trouble comes.”


 

 

 

6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs ( cut into 1 inch chunks 


Dry marinade

1 t chili powder 

1 t Smoked paprika 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder 

1 t toasted cumin powder

1/2 t oregano 

1 T salt

1/2 t black pepper 

Season pieces of thighs

Refrigerate 45 minutes 



Sticky rice



Queso

1 4 oz can hatch chilies

1/2 c half and half

1/2 c spreadable cream cheese 

1-1/2 shredded pepper jack

1/2 c white American 

Make and set aside and keep warm



Add 2 T of olive oil to large skillet 

Heat, add thighs 

Cook 3-4 minutes on each side

Remove to plate

Wipe out skillet with paper towels

Turn to simmer 

Add Queso ingredients 

Melt cheese 

Adjust half and half amount to desired thickness 



To serve

Rice

Chicken thighs 

Queso

Sprinkle with fresh or jarred salsa


Sunday, August 3, 2025

Quarter Fold Chicken Burrito





























Proverbs 3:5-6


    [5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

        and do not lean on your own understanding. 

    [6] In all your ways acknowledge him,

        and he will make straight your paths.



Burrito size tortillas 

Grilled chicken 

Grilled veggies

Refried beans 

Mexi Rice

Queso dip


Heat veggies and meat and set aside


Look at your burrito, lay flat on cutting board

Picture 4 quarters 

Cut a slit down the middle just 1/2 of the length

On each quarter, place your different items, veggies, meat, cheese etc

Where the slit is fold over on to the next quarter then to the side fold to next quarter and fold last quarter 

It now looks like a rectangle 

Heat oil in a skillet 

Toast, mashing with a spatula 

Serve with Queso or salsa

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Arroz Con Pollo


































Revelation 7:17


    [17] For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,

        and he will guide them to springs of living water,

    and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”



4-6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs


Rice

1 bag of cooked Jasmine rice( I do mine in rice cooker and freeze by the qt bag) 

Set aside


Queso

Seasoned rice

Marinated oven grilled and steamed chicken thighs


2 hour Marinade for chicken thighs

2 Chipotle chili in adobo 

3 T roasted garlic 

1 t oregano 

1 t kosher salt

2 t chili powder

1 t toasted cumin 

2 T olive oil

1/2 c water

Blend until incorporated 

Add to gal ziplock

Add thighs

Marinate 2 hours


Remove gates except 1

Preheat 350 degree oven

Using a large Dutch oven, add a ramekin to bottom of Dutch oven 

Add water to half way up of the ramekin 

Set a saucer or rack on top of ramekin 

Bring to light boil

Add thighs staggering on top of each other

Add large onion, quartered to the water

Add lid

Place grate on bottom place

Cook 2 hours or until thighs are 170 degrees


To serve

Rice

Top with chicken 

Top with cheese sauce


Queso 

1/4 c White American cheese 

1/4 Velveeta 

1/4 c half and half 

1 t salsa

Squeeze of lime 

Simmer until cheese melts and sauce is thickened 

Set aside


Rice Seasoning mix

1 t Dried cilantro 

1 t toasted cumin

1/2 t turmeric 

Pinch of saffron

1 t garlic granules 

1 t oregano 

1/2 t kosher salt

Set aside


To prepare rice

1 T tomato concentrate

Seasoning 

Cooked rice

2 T butter

Water as needed

SautĆ© rice, butter and seasonings in skillet adding small amounts of water as needed 

Heat rice though 

Should be fluffy and fragrant 

Monday, June 30, 2025

Mexican Pork Stuffed Potato

































1 John 5:12


[12] Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.



This was insane!! Delicious!

An ej original recipe!


4 large Yukon Gold Potatoes, greased and salted 


Mexican pork*

 

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2025/05/dutch-oven-pork-barbacoa-topped-with.html


To build

Baked Potato 

Butter

Sour cream

Mexican Pork 

Roasted salsa

Avocado creama

Smoked Gouda Cheese

Green onion

Fresh jalapeƱo 



Thursday, June 26, 2025

Cafe Rio Knock Off Pork Salad


























 

 

 

 

Psalm 124:8


    [8] Our help is in the name of the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.



Pork *

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2025/05/dutch-oven-pork-barbacoa-topped-with.html


Crispy tortillas 

Sticky Rice

Black beans, heat and salt

Pork

Salad

Honey Chipotle salad dressing*

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2025/06/honey-chipotle-dressing.html

Thursday, May 22, 2025

DIY Dutch Oven Seared Chipotle Chicken Bowls

































Psalm 115:13


    [13] he will bless those who fear the LORD,

        both the small and the great.



2-3 large chicken breast, pounded to 1/2 inch

Season with salt and pepper

Add to deep bowl

Add blender seasoning to each breast


Peppers and onions

1 dried California chili, seeded

1 dried guajillo, seeded 

1 onion cut in half

Air fry in 425 air Fryer for 8 minutes 

Cool


Seasoning mix for chicken 

Salt and pepper to taste

1 t Apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t Sugar

1 t roasted Garlic

1 t toasted Cumin 

2 large tomatoes, peel and chop

1 /2 c water add more if needed

Add peppers and onions mix  to blender

Add seasoning mix

Blend until thick 


Heat 2 c water in a large Dutch oven just to a light boil, with a small ramekin in the middle of water and a small plate on top of ramekin 

Place chicken that has thick seasoning from blender in between each breast on plate stacked one breast on top of the other

Cover 

Place in preheated 325 degree oven for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is 165 degrees

Mine took 1 hr 15 minutes 

Rest Chicken 5 minutes 

Slice chicken 


Prepare toppings ahead

Cooked Rice

Chopped Cucumbers 

Chopped Tomatoes

Chopped Green Onion JalapeƱo mix

Shaved Corn 

Fried Garbanzo beans


Fried Garbanzo beans

Drain Garbanzo beans

Dry with paper towels 

Heat skillet

Add 1 t olive oil 

Season with steak seasoning, toasted Cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper 

Fry and add additional oil as needed until beans are slightly crisp


Eat with a dressing or without 

Honey Chipotle or Olive Garden Italian 

Monday, May 12, 2025

Dutch Oven Pork Barbacoa topped with Sweet Mango Radish Slaw





























Psalm 104:31-35


    [31] May the glory of the LORD endure forever;

        may the LORD rejoice in his works, 

    [32] who looks on the earth and it trembles,

        who touches the mountains and they smoke! 

    [33] I will sing to the LORD as long as I live;

        I will sing praise to my God while I have being. 

    [34] May my meditation be pleasing to him,

        for I rejoice in the LORD. 

    [35] Let sinners be consumed from the earth,

        and let the wicked be no more!

    Bless the LORD, O my soul!

    Praise the LORD!



Pork roast*


Taco shells

Corn or flour

Soft or hard


Smoky Sauce 

6   Guajillo chilies, toasted, seeded and torn into 1/2 inch pieces ( i used 4 Guajillo, 1 California and 1 Ancho)

Place in bowl

Add 2 c hot water 

Soak for 20 minutes 

Reserve 2/3 c of liquid to make sauce

Add chilies, seasonings and liquid to blender and make a thick rich sauce

2 T roasted garlic

4-1/2 t kosher salt

2-1/2 t Mexican oregano

2 t Apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t cracked black Pepper

1/2 t ground Clove

1/4 t cumin

Blend 3 minutes 

Set aside 


Remove flattened pork to bowl

Cover pork with sauce


Dutch oven ingredients 

Small stoneware ramekin 

3 c water

Can of Garbanzo bean, juice and all

3 sliced Potatoes 

2 Carrots 

1 small whole Onion

1 t roasted Garlic 

2 Bay leaves

1/2 t Salt 


Place ramekin in middle

Water, seasoning, beans and veggies around ramekin

Place small plate on top of ramekin

Sauced meat on plate

Heat on stove top to simmer

Cover 

Place on bottom middle rack, in preheated 325 degree oven for 3 hours


Remove meat to cutting board

Slice to fit taco

Cover meat with 1/2 c of the juice

Fill tacos shells


Topping

Mango Radish Slaw

1 c shredded Cabbage

1/4 c diced Onion

1/8 c fresh Cilantro 

3 Sliced radishes

1/4 c chopped Mango

Squeeze Lime

1/8 c Mayo

1/8 c Honey

1 t olive oil

1 t apple cider vinegar 

Make and set in fridge 


*1 (2 lb half butt pork roast) cleaned and trimmed, cut lengthwise into 3 slices, pounded to 1-1/2 inch thick for even cooking ( got mine at Aldi for 5 bucks)



Friday, May 2, 2025

Chicken and Cheese Burrito with Chipotle Ranch Mayo


































Psalm 96:4-5


    [4] For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;

        he is to be feared above all gods. 

    [5] For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

        but the LORD made the heavens.




Grilled chicken, chopped

Onion, sliced 

Tomato, chopped 

Lettuce, chopped 

Fresh jalapeƱo slices

Cheese 

Avocado mashed and spread on tortilla

Tortillas, warmed


Chipotle Mayo

Ranch dressing 

Lime juice

Mayo

Chipotle peppers in adobo

Salt and pepper 

Garlic 

Mix