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Salsa Verde Pork

Salsa Verde Pork

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
370 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork loin; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour salsa over pork.
  3. 3 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
  4. 4 Shred pork using two forks; stir with sauce to coat and combine. Continue cooking on Low for 1 to 3 hours more.

By GANGBrown

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Easy Jalapeño Hot Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set aside 1 jalapeño pepper. Cut stems off remaining jalapeños; halve lengthwise and remove seeds.
  2. 2 Place seeded jalapeños in a large pot of boiling water; boil about 15 minutes. Reserve about 2 tablespoons boiling water then drain.
  3. 3 Cut stem off remaining 1 whole jalapeño; place all jalapeños in a blender. Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons boiling water and canola oil; season with salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve hot or chilled.

By BC32

Pressure Cooker Taco Pulled Pork

Pressure Cooker Taco Pulled Pork

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
61 min
Total
81 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim excess fat from pork; divide meat into 4 equal portions. Season each portion with salt.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork, working in batches, until brown crust forms, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and coat evenly with taco seasoning.
  3. 3 Pour broth into a pressure cooker with rack insert; place pork on rack. Place lid on pressure cooker and lock; bring to low pressure over medium-low heat until pork is tender and shreds easily, about 45 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes. Shred pork using 2 forks.

By skewtour

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice

3.7

Prep
Cook
25 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; season with onion powder and garlic powder. Stir in rice and cook until golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in water and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

By PattyBluebird

Thick-Style Flour Tortillas

Thick-Style Flour Tortillas

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
2 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine water and canola oil in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball, adding 1/4 cup water if dough is too dry.
  3. 3 Knead dough until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide into 14 egg-size balls. Cover bowl with a cotton towel. Let dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll 1 ball dough into an 8-inch tortilla on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.
  5. 5 Preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle on medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla on the hot griddle; cook until browned spots form, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate; cover with a cotton towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them under the towel.

By Lela

Tinga

Tinga

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken into a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until chicken is tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions until soft. Remove the chicken meat from the bones, shred and throw it in the skillet with the tomatoes and peppers. fry for a few minutes to give the chicken some flavor.
  3. 3 Heat the cup of canola oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Fill each corn tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture, and roll into a cylinder. Fry filled tortillas in the hot oil until golden, turning once. Drain on paper, and serve hot with sour cream or salsa - or both!

By LALMANZA

Praline Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Praline Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Pour canola oil into a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  4. 4 Dip tortilla squares into canola oil on both sides and press into the seasoned sugar mixture; arrange coated chips on baking sheets.
  5. 5 Broil chips until sugar bubbles and chips are crisp, about 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Turn the chips over and broil other sides until browned, another 2 minutes. Let cool before serving.

By Morgiana Gillfillian

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains) with Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry plantains in hot oil until golden but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow plantains to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Smash each plantain in a tostonero or with the bottom of a clean can. Fry flattened plantains again in hot oil until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Season with garlic salt and serve with sauce.

By LatinaCook

Quick and Easy Refried Beans

Quick and Easy Refried Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Smash garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.
  4. 4 Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. 5 Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By MarasFlourpower

Almond Conchas

Almond Conchas

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, evaporated milk, sugar, 1/3 cup canola oil, marzipan, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 50 seconds. Mix in egg, then yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add 3 cups flour and mix well. Add enough of the remaining flour to bring dough together. Knead dough in the bowl until pliable, 5 to 6 minutes. Move dough to one side and grease bowl with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, make topping. Combine sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and continue beating. Add marzipan, almond extract, and salt; beat until creamy. Add flour and beat until combined and pliable. Cover bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Cut dough into 20 pieces. Shape into semi-flat rolls. Arrange them in the baking pan.
  6. 6 Cut topping mixture into 20 equal pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of parchment paper and press into a 2-inch circle. Place 1 circle over each roll. Use a butter knife to score the tops in a decorative pattern.
  7. 7 Cover baking pan with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, 45 to 55 minutes.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 18 minutes.

By Kannika

Andouille and Poblano Quesadillas

Andouille and Poblano Quesadillas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the diced sausage, poblano pepper, red pepper, red onion, and corn. Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture on one half of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 cup cheese. Fold over tortillas to make a half moon shapes. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  3. 3 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and top with sour cream and salsa, if desired.

By Stephanie S

Carne Adovada

Carne Adovada

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
280 min
Total
1000 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in flour and brown until light golden brown. Blend in chile powder. Slowly add water, stirring until lumps are removed. Add garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. 2 Place pork in a large baking pan or casserole pan. When chile mixture has cooled, add it to pork and mix until pork is covered with chile. Marinate pork for at least 12 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake pork in preheated oven for at least 4 1/2 hours, or until meat is well cooked, tender and falls apart.

By Delilah Lopez

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the oil into a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes on all sides in the hot oil, and stir in the poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, and beef broth. Lock the lid onto the pressure cooker, bring the cooker up to pressure, and reduce heat to keep the pressure steady.
  2. 2 Cook under medium steady pressure for 1 hour, remove the cooker from the heat, place in the sink, and run cold water over the lid of the cooker until the pressure has been released. Carefully remove the lid, and serve.

By yellowpairs ♥

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

Tostones Rellenos (Stuffed Plantain Cups)

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fry plantains in hot oil until golden but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Smash each piece of plantain in a tostonera or with the bottom of a small dish to make a small disk, then shape each disk into a small cup. Fry cups in hot oil until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, season with garlic salt, and set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Make filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef to the skillet; season with salt. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir sofrito, tomato sauce, water, sazón seasoning, and olives into beef. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Fill plantain cups with beef mixture, top with Cheddar cheese, and arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.

By LatinaCook

Chiles Rellenos

Chiles Rellenos

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
  2. 2 Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.
  3. 3 Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.

By PANCHITA

Tomatoed Pork

Tomatoed Pork

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Add the pork to skillet and stir to coat with oil. Place the jalapeno peppers into the pan and cover; allow to simmer 20 minutes. Uncover and remove the jalapenos from the pan; chop roughly and set aside. Continue cooking the pork, uncovered, until it browns completely and the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in the onion and garlic; cook and stir about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook 1 minute more. Pour the tomatoes and chopped jalapenos into the pan and stir through the pork. Season with the cumin. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer another 10 minutes.

By Amy_S

Chili Lime Chicken

Chili Lime Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ancho chile powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in canola oil and lime juice until well-combined; thin with additional canola oil if mixture seems too thick.
  2. 2 Arrange chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish; pour marinade over chicken, covering it completely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Arrange chicken on the baking sheet; do not crowd. Discard any excess marinade.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes.

By Larry Dean

Yummy Chicken Burritos

Yummy Chicken Burritos

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
100 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, tomatoes with habanero peppers, green bell pepper, onion, jalapeno chile peppers, and 1 packet taco seasoning in a large pot; pour in enough water to just cover chicken.
  2. 2 Bring chicken and vegetables to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the pot and let cool. Pull chicken meat off the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; discard carcass. Pour off about half the liquid from the pot, making sure all the vegetables stay. Return chicken meat to pot; add the remaining 1 packet taco seasoning. Simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry tortillas, working in batches, in the hot oil until desired crispness is reached, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla to serve.

By smellow

Cilantro-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken

Cilantro-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chiles, canola oil, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal completely. Gently massage the bag to combine ingredients well. Add chicken and turn to completely coat with marinade. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor, turning bag occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Grill chicken, covered, on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from the grill and let rest under aluminum foil to redistribute juices back into the meat, 4 to 5 minutes.

By Shelley

Slow Cooker Pozole

Slow Cooker Pozole

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
395 min
Total
415 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add pork; cook and stir just until meat is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place meat in a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour enchilada sauce over the meat. Top with hominy, onion, chilies, garlic, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Pour in enough water to fill the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours. Stir in cilantro and salt. Cook on Low for 30 minutes more.

By Jules

Restaurant-Style Chicken Nachos

Restaurant-Style Chicken Nachos

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add white parts of the green onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are just tender.
  3. 3 Mix in shredded chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper; toss until well coated. Stir in salsa.
  4. 4 Arrange tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Spoon chicken mixture over tortilla chips; top with shredded cheese and tomato.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onion tops before serving.

By LAURA B

Barley Lime Fiesta Salad

Barley Lime Fiesta Salad

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, drain if necessary, and chill barley in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Combine cooled barley, corn, beans, onion, bell peppers, carrot, celery, chipotle pepper, oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a large salad bowl.
  3. 3 Make vinaigrette: Whisk together water, cilantro, corn syrup, oil, lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over barley mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until thoroughly chilled.

By Christine

Cinnamon and Lime Chicken Fajitas

Cinnamon and Lime Chicken Fajitas

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with about 1/2 the oil, and season with salt. Bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, season chicken with cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a separate baking dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool and shred.
  4. 4 Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender. Mix in shredded chicken, jalapeno, and lime juice. Cook until heated through.
  5. 5 Serve the chicken and potatoes in warmed tortillas.

By LYSSYLOO

Spicy Southwestern Slaw

Spicy Southwestern Slaw

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrot, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and cilantro. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

By Dinah

Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa

Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Place bell peppers on a broiler pan, cut-side-down. Brush with canola oil.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until charred, 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Peel off and discard skin and chop peppers.
  5. 5 Combine chopped peppers, Roma tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and lime juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate salsa at least 1 hour before serving.

By TJ Lombard

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

4.9

Prep
35 min
Cook
35 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Beat cake mix, chocolate milk, canola oil, eggs, and espresso powder together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer on a low speed until dry ingredients are moistened. Increase speed to medium and continue beating another 2 minutes; pour into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Remove cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan until it is no longer hot to the touch. While the cake is still warm, poke lots of holes all over the cake with a small skewer or a fork.
  4. 4 Whisk sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, evaporated milk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder together in a bowl until cocoa is mostly incorporated into the liquid; slowly pour chocolate milk mixture evenly over cake. Allow cake to cool completely as liquid soaks into it.
  5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Beat heavy whipping cream in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute. While continuing to mix, add sugar-and-cocoa mixture to cream in 2 batches, allowing the first to incorporate before adding the second. Increase mixer speed to medium-high; beat until soft peaks form and the cream is thickened and spreadable. Spread chocolate whipped cream on cake to serve.

By MrsFisher0729

Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

Tortilla Sundae With Minted Mango Salsa

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to 370 degrees or until a tortilla strip dropped in sizzles vigorously. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Using tongs, slide one tortilla into the oil. Fry, turning once, until it stops sizzling and turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set on paper towels lining a large wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar. Repeat with one tortilla at a time, then the tortilla strips. (Can be stored in foil or a large tin overnight.)
  2. 2 Up to 4 hours ahead, mix next 7 ingredients for salsa; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Put 3 small scoops of sorbet or ice cream on each tortilla. Top with fruit, garnish with tortilla strips and serve immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson