favorite Mexican & Latin American recipes…

Farmers Market Aztec Casserole

14 Sunday Jul 2019

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, chicken, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, summer squash, tomatoes, zucchini

To say I love ‘thrifting’ is an understatement. And as a food blogger, I’m not alone. We’ve always got an eye out for unique dishes and props to use for our food photography sessions. I head straight to the dish/cookware section when I enter a thrift store then head to the cookbook shelf. Last week while visiting our local Humane Society Thrift Store I spied this gorgeous cookbook. The cover recipe was for Budín Azteca aka Aztec Casserole which matched this week’s Farmers Market bounty beautifully. Continue reading »

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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip

05 Saturday Sep 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, beef, pork, lamb, eat out of the fridge/pantry, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, ground beef, jalapeño, monterey jack cheese, onion

There’s something about watching football while raking a chip through hot cheesy dip. It just feels good. I hadn’t planned on making, picturing and sharing this recipe today, but it’s Game Day and we deserve it. You and me. Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip is soooo easy. Five ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need. Continue reading »

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Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers

25 Tuesday Aug 2015

Posted by libby in breakfast & brunch, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian

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avocado, corn, cream cheese, eggs, onion, pepperjack cheese, poblano peppers, scallion, white beans

I lay in bed Sunday morning pretending to be asleep. There was a steady rain tapping on the window, the kind that lulls you to sleep. It was not my morning to get up with the dogs (yet if I were already awake when the first bark came would it seem only reasonable that I take them out, even though I did the day before). These are my words, we’re not really score keepers.

I justified my silent stillness by creating recipes in my mind. Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers nestled on a bed of enchilada sauced white beans. I did not take the dogs out. Continue reading »

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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

24 Monday Aug 2015

Posted by libby in love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces

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canola oil, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, tomato paste

Trust me when I tell you once you go with Homemade Enchilada Sauce you’ll never go back to the canned variety. From start to finish in 20 minutes and worth every one of those. Continue reading »

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Pozole Verde

11 Saturday Jul 2015

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili

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Boston butt pork roast, chicken broth, cilantro, cumin, garlic, hominy, jalapeños, onion, poblano peppers, tomatillos

Pozole Verde.

Pork & Hominy Stew with Fire Roasted Tomatillos & Peppers.

Punchy. Earthy. Unctuous. Bright Flavors. Oh how we love you Pozole. Continue reading »

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Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken}

07 Tuesday Apr 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin, salads, Weight Watchers

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avocado, black beans, chicken, flour tortilla, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco

This might be my most favorite salad EVER. I’m sometimes reminded not to make statements that can’t stand the test of thyme. If you deliver me a Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken} 5 days a week, I’m certain I will sing your praises. Continue reading »

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Black Bean Puree

03 Friday Apr 2015

Posted by libby in gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian

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black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, onion

Yesterday I described a fantastic salad I enjoyed recently. I’m recreating my favorite components, including Pico de Gallo and this amazing Black Bean Puree. Continue reading »

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Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

02 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, snacks, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, onion, Tomato, unsweetened coconut

I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks. There was a lot going on with said salad. Which made my mind drift from the company at the table. No disrespect, but whoa what a salad.

In my mind’s voice (also known as “In my head”) I dissected this salad, “What was that? Is that a schmear of black beans under the bed of lettuce. Holy heck, will you look at that shard of golden fried tortilla. This isn’t your every-day ‘Pico’ with that lime punch. Wait. Big lime flavor with a subtle coconut nuance. Unexpected. Completely fresh and inspirational.”

We’ll call this Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}. Continue reading »

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Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl

09 Monday Mar 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin

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avocado, brown rice, cheese, chicken, corn, pinto beans, spinach, Tomato

Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl.

I went to Pet Smart during lunch to replenish Lilah’s food. Pet Smart is very close to Pier One. I was smack in the middle of Healthy Lunch Bowl Week. They sell really pretty bowls. Continue reading »

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Queso Fundido {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}

27 Tuesday Jan 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, love to cook, low-carb, Mexican/Latin

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chorizo sausage, jalapeno peppers, poblano peppers

With the BIG Game Day approaching it was time for a new dip in the Lemony Thyme house. Queso Fundido with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers sure did the trick. Continue reading »

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Category Archives: Mexican/Latin

Farmers Market Aztec Casserole

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip

Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Pozole Verde

Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken}

Black Bean Puree

Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl

Queso Fundido {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}