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Mexican Cole Slaw with Lime and Cilantro

Mexican Cole Slaw with Lime and Cilantro

Don't you love it when you find a great summer side dish that is healthy and goes with many things, so you know…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
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17 votes
60335 views
Garlic-Butter Octopus Jalisco-style

Garlic-Butter Octopus Jalisco-style

This dish is my best rendition of a traditional meal served in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. We had this…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
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2 votes
17388 views
Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
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5 votes
11757 views
Pork Tenderloin Adobada

Pork Tenderloin Adobada

If you like carnitas and fajitas, but are in the mood for something a little different, give his recipe a try. I think you'll be impressed with the…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2011
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5 votes
6990 views
Mexican Garlic Broiled Tilapia

Mexican Garlic Broiled Tilapia

I love the lime-garlic flavored fish that I get when I'm down in Mexico, especially in Puerto Vallarta. Normally it is grilled down there, but I…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2013
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5 votes
15391 views
Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
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3 votes
24688 views
Super Easy Crock-pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Super Easy Crock-pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Super easy and about as tasty as most tortilla soup recipes that you'll work a lot harder to make! This recipe…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2010
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5 votes
14029 views
Mexican Loco Moco

Mexican Loco Moco

I made this for breakfast because I had a bunch of left over mexican rice and a mix of whole and refried beans. Our kids love Loco Moco, a Hawaiian…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2013
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3 votes
12637 views
Guacamole from Oaxaca

Guacamole from Oaxaca

This is an easy to make, flavorful, and slightly spicy guacamole. Previously I never blended the onion, garlic and cilantro into a puree as this…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2011
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5 votes
5616 views
Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2013
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5 votes
14020 views
Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

I adapted this delicious, crispy-edged meat recipe from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. Nancy and I used to eat…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2016
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1 vote
8042 views
Homemade Refried Beans

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
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7 votes
8467 views
Grilled Whole Fish Adobado

Grilled Whole Fish Adobado

This is a delicious fish that is one of the most famous dishes of the Jalisco state in Mexico. We've eaten this a few times in restaurants near…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
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2 votes
21014 views
Fabulous Pork Tacos

Fabulous Pork Tacos

I made pork tacos for the Superbowl modeled after my favorite taqueria -- a hole in the wall in Playa Del Carmen called El Fogon. I may not have…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2009
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1 vote
9538 views
Southwestern Green Chile Chicken

Southwestern Green Chile Chicken

In mexico, they keep their chicken moist by grilling it underneath stones. In this recipe I've substituted…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
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3 votes
3604 views