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    Refried kidney beans

    Refried kidney beans

    Serves 4 to 6 • 6 Tbs. vegetable oil • 2 Tbs. butter • 1½ yellow onions • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) • 4½ cups cooked kidney beans • 2 cups cooking liquid from beans • salt to taste • garnish • grated mild cheese such as Jack, mild Cheddar 1. Heat the oil and...
    Rajas con queso (peppers with cheese)

    Rajas con queso (peppers with cheese)

    Serves 6 as a first course or 4 as a main course. • This makes an excellent sauce or filling for omelets. • 2¼ lbs. green bell peppers (about 5 large) • 1½ lbs. tomatoes or 4 to 5 canned tomatoes and 1 cup juice • 1 large yellow onion • 1 large red onion • 3 Tbs....
    Chilaquiles with mushrooms

    Chilaquiles with mushrooms

    Serves 6 • 8 corn tortillas vegetable oil for frying • salt to taste • 1 lb. mushrooms • 2 Tbs. olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed • pinch of thyme • pinch of oregano • pepper to taste • 1 cup sliced green onions • 1 lb. tomatoes, peeled and puréed • 6...
    Avocado tacos (flautas)

    Avocado tacos (flautas)

    Serves 5 to 6 • 3 medium-sized ripe avocados • juice of 1 large lemon • salt to taste • ½ clove garlic, pressed or minced • ¼ cup minced onions • 12 corn tortillas • vegetable oil for frying • 1 cup sour cream • 1 onion, chopped • 6 to 8 oz. farmer cheese, crumbled •...
    Bean and potato tacos

    Bean and potato tacos

    Serves 4 to 6 • 2 medium-sized potatoes (about 1 lb.) • ½ onion • 3 Tbs. butter • salt and pepper • 14 fresh corn tortillas • vegetable oil for frying • 1½ cups refried beans • hot sauce • garnish • chopped cabbage and tomatoes 1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into...