Basic Tamale Dough 4 1/2 cups corn flour 4 to 5 cups warm chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 pound lard or shortening 2 1/2 tablespoons salt Place corn flour in a large bowl and add 4 cups of warm broth. Beat with a wooden spoon or mix with your hands until dough is smooth. Use a little more ...

Basque Country-Style Spaghetti 1/2 pound thin spaghetti4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons olive oil4 large garlic cloves, chopped20 medium shrimp, peeled/de-veined1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated In a large saucepan ...

Bean Cakes 1 recipe Boiled Pinto Beans, well drained1 medium white onion, minced2 serrano chiles, stemmed and minced1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup peanut oil1 cup fresh tomato salsa1 cup Crema Mash the beans to a textured purée with a food processor or potato masher. Transfer to ...

Beef and Bean Burritos 1 boneless chuck roast 1 package dry burrito mix 1 to 2 spoons salsa (mild, medium or hot according to taste)About 1/4 cup water - just enough to cover the bottom of crockpot 1 can refried beansGrated Cheddar cheese (optional) Place chuck roast in crockpot and add burrito mix ...

Beef Enchiladas 1 pound ground hamburger1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon chili powder1 dozen corn tortillas1 cup Cheddar and jack cheeses, shredded Brown hamburger with onion. Let cool and add 1/2 cup buttermilk to make gravy. Add salt, ...

Black Bean Burritos You can also use pinto beans in place of black beans, or a mixture of the two. 10 tortillas, soft-taco size4 cups black beans or pinto beans (2 16-ounce cans)1 (4 ounce) jar chopped green chiliesSalt and pepper2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350 ...

Black Bean Chilaquiles 1 1/4 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight6 cups chicken broth1/2 white onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped2 canned chipotle chiles, seeds removed1 teaspoon salt8 ounces tortilla chipsSour cream for garnishDiced avocado for garnishCilantro for garnishCotija cheese for ...

Black Bean Soup 1 pound dried black beans1 teaspoon cumin seed1 teaspoon coriander seed1 teaspoon roasted Mexican oregano1/2 large onion, peeled, with root fibers attached4 large cloves garlic, slightly mashed2 jalapeño chiles, cut lengthwise1 bunch cilantro, tied2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon dried ...

Black Bean Tortilla Melts 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 teaspoon chili powder 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges 1/4 cup (3 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheeseFresh salsa 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained Mash beans. Add chili ...

Black Beans with Cotija Cheese Cotija is a very dry and crumbly Mexican cheese. It is the perfect topping in this recipe for Black Beans with Cotija Cheese. It's a salty cheese, so don't use too much salt when you make the beans. Serve these beans with a salad, or maybe alongside some spicy rice. ...