Mtdl

Chile Verde

foodieandwine.com

This authentic Mexican Chile Verde recipe is loaded with tender cubes of seared pork butt simmered low and slow in a flavorful verde sauce (green sauce) made with tomatillos and a mix of Mexican green chiles: poblanos, anaheim peppers and jalapeno peppers. More Mexican Recipes.

5 Medium tomatillos, husked
3 Medium poblano peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
2 Medium Anaheim or Cubanelle peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
2 Medium Serrano or jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
2.5-3 Lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2" chunks (*Note 1)
1 medium white onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ tbsp Mexican oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp coriander
Kosher Salt, to taste
1 cup Chicken stock or broth
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 fresh lime, juiced
Optional Garnish: Tortillas, Lime Wedge, Avocado, Sour Cream

See Full Recipe

Egg Drop Soup

foodieandwine.com

Egg Drop Soup is so easy to make at home! This Asian soup recipe is loaded with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes. It tastes just like the bowl you get at your local Chinese joint.

2 large eggs
1 egg white
1½ tbsp cornstarch
4 cup chicken stock
¼ tsp garlic salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp ground ginger
1 stalk green onion, sliced

See Full Recipe

Restaurant Style Salsa (Blender Salsa)

foodieandwine.com

Make Restaurant Style Salsa at home in less than 10 minutes! Also called Blender Salsa, this homemade staple is loaded with the Mexican flavors you love - tomatoes (fresh or canned), onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and more.

1 (10 oz.) can Rotel, drained (Note 1)
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Note 2)
½ jalapeno, seeded and roughly diced
¼ small red onion, roughly diced
¼ cup roughly chopped, loosely packed cilantro (Note 3)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice (Note 4)
½-1 tbsp minced garlic (Note 5)
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp salt + more to taste
¼ tsp OPTIONAL: sugar (Note 6)

See Full Recipe

The Perfect Michelada Recipe

foodieandwine.com

This Perfect Michelada Recipe is loaded with the classics: beer, lime juice and hot sauce. It's the perfect pairing to your Cinco de Mayo feast or a thirst quencher on a hot summer day. Drink up!It's similar to the classic Chelada, Bloody Mary, Bloody Caesar and Bloody Maria.

2 oz fresh lime juice (*Note 1)
2 tsp hot sauce (*Note 2)
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 pinch salt
12 oz light Mexican beer (*Note 3)
Optional Rim: Chili-salt blend (*Note 4)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (*Note 1)
½ tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp hot sauce (*Note 2)
1 pinch salt
6 oz tomato juice
6 oz light Mexican beer (*Note 3)
Optional Rim: Chili-salt blend (*Note 4)

See Full Recipe

Stovetop Christmas Simmer Pot

foodieandwine.com

Deck the halls with this Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe, loaded with pine, cranberry, citrus, cinnamon and everything cozy.

4 cup Water
2 Oranges (Sliced)
1 cup Cranberries
1 Medium Apple (Sliced)
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 tsp Ground Cloves
Optional: star anise (apples, pears, pine needles, vanilla, ginger and more.)

See Full Recipe

Red White and Blue Jello Shots

foodieandwine.com

Celebrate Memorial Day or the 4th of July with these patriotic red, white, and blue jello shots! These festive layered jello shots are a real party favor and are ridiculously easy to make.

1 box blue jello (3 oz)
1 box red jello (3 oz)
2 packets unflavored gelatin (.25 oz each)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
3 cups water, divided
3 cups pineapple rum or vodka (*Note 1)

See Full Recipe

Carrot Ginger Soup

foodieandwine.com

This Carrot Ginger Soup is our go-to soup recipe in the early fall months. With minimal ingredients, this simple carrot ginger soup recipe can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Adaptable for vegan and dairy-free diets, this soup recipe will become a family favorite. Both stovetop and Instant Pot instructions have been included.

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 Lbs carrots, shopped
2-3 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
⅛ tsp ground cumin
⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
1 Cup whipping cream
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
parsley, optional garnish

See Full Recipe

Easy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

foodieandwine.com

Easy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs loaded with spice and flavor and are drowning in buffalo sauce. These meatballs are ready in under 30 minutes and can be doubled or tripled for your football party!

1 lb ground chicken
¾ cup Panko (*Note 1)
1⅓ cup Louisiana-style Hot Sauce, divided
1 large egg
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 green onions, finely diced
salt, to taste
Optional: Blue Cheese or Ranch Salad Dressing

See Full Recipe

Torta Ahogada (Drowned Mexican Sandwich)

foodieandwine.com

The Torta Ahogada, known as the "drowned sandwich," is a delicious Mexican sandwich stuffed with pork carnitas, tangy pickled red onions, and creamy refried beans, all generously doused in a spicy red chile sauce made from tomato sauce and chiles de arbol. It's one of the most popular Mexican Recipes made with pork.

5-15 pieces arbol chiles, seeded (*Note 1)
2 lbs. roma tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
½ cup chopped white onions
2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt + more to taste
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp dried Mexican oregano
¼ tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp olive oil
4 crusty bread rolls (*Note 2)
1 lbs. pork carnitas (*Note 3)
sliced raw or pickled red onions
cotija cheese
1 small lime, cut into wedges

See Full Recipe

Zucchini Fritters

foodieandwine.com

These Zucchini Fritters take just 10 minutes to make and even less to eat. Perfect side dish or appetizer for any meal.

2 cup Shredded Zucchini (approx. 2 medium)
1 tsp Salt (dividedhalf)
1/3 cup Self-rising Flour
1 Large Egg (Beaten)
1/4 cup Green Onions (Sliced)
1/4 cup Yellow or White Onion (finely diced)
1 tsp garlic (Minced)
1/8 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Cooking Oil (Vegetable (Coconut, Canola, etc.))

See Full Recipe