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Cheese Tamales with Crema

(Serves 8-10 / 30 tamales) Ingredients 6 poblano peppers 2 lbs fresh masa dough OR 3 cups masa harina mixed with 2 cups water or chicken stock and allowed to rest covered for 15 minutes 1/2 lb lard or vegetable shortening, room temperature 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chicken stock 1 lb…

Lentil Soup with Queso Panela

Ingredients 1 lb El Mexicano® Lentils 3/4 oz El Mexicano® Cooked Ham, chopped (optional) 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup onion, finely diced 3 tbsps. butter 7 cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. rosemary 1/2 tsp. thyme salt and black pepper to taste 1 (10oz) El Mexicano® Queso Panela, cubed 15oz El Mexicano® Crema…

El Mexicano® Requeson Dip

Ingredients 15 oz El Mexicano® Requeson 1 Bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 Serrano pepper, diced and seeds removed 1/4 White onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp Fresh chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Fresh garlic or garlic powder to taste Sea salt & black pepper to taste 1 bag Tortilla chips, to serve Preparation Method 1. Place all…

Chorizo & Eggs

(Serves: 4) Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 package (9 oz) Beef or Pork Chorizo El Mexicano® butter or cooking oil Preparation Method 1. Cook chorizo of your choice until almost cooked through. While the chorizo is cooking, beat the eggs together. Add the eggs to the chorizo and continue to cook, stirring and scrambling occasionally until…

Mexican Caprese Salad Stack

(2 servings / Prep. time: 5 mins.) Ingredients 2 Fresh tomatoes 1 pk (10 oz) El Mexicano® Queso Casero® 4 cups Fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped (plus additional leaves for garnish) 3 tbsp. Balsamic vinaigrette, gluten-free 3/4 tsp. Sea salt 3/4 tsp. Freshly cracked black pepper Preparation Method 1. Slice tomatoes and El Mexicano® Queso Casero®…

Fresh Corn, Tomato & Queso Casero® Salad

(4 servings, Prep. time: 25 minutes) Ingredients 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 6 ounces El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Casero®, cut into…