Ceviche Santa Cruz

The acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the fish. It can be served as a dip with tortilla chips or spooned into sorbet glasses and served as a first course before a formal dinner.1 po ...

Chalupas

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel, pur?ed12 corn tortillas1/4 cup vegetable oilSalt and pepper1 pound ground chuck1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed1 large onion, chopped1 head lettuce, s ...

Champurrado

This is a very thick pre-Columbian beverage, still made in Mexico today.1 cup atole blue (or yellow) cornmeal1/4 cup cocoa1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups water3 cups milk1/2 cup ho ...

Cheesy Chiles

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup Colby cheese, shredded1 teaspoon ground red chiles1 bunch cilantro stems, cut into 1/2-inch piecesPaprikaPlace all ingredients except cilantro and paprika in a fo ...

Cheesy Nacho Dip

1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 package taco seasoning 1/4 cup bottled taco sauce1 (14 ounce) bottle mild salsa1 cup sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese, softenedChopped tomatoesChopped ...

Cherry Chimichangas

2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie fillingGrated rind of 2 oranges 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas Slivered almonds Confectioners' sugarReserve one cup cherry pie filling for topping. Mix remaining pie ...

Chicken Chilaquiles

4 cups fresh tomatoes or tomatillos2 large cloves garlic 1 jalapeno pepper (optional)1/3 small onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper3 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 2 cups shredde ...

Chicken Tacos with Lime Sauce

Chicken3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 (16 ounce) jar salsaPlace chicken in baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour at 325 ...

Chilaquiles

If you're lucky, you may find a restaurant in the Southwest that serves chilaquiles. Very few do.12 corn tortillasVegetable oil2 cups salsa fresca2 cups Monterey jack cheese, gratedCut tortillas in qu ...

Chile Colorado

2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, minced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour6 tablespoons ground, dried Anaheim or New Mexico chile2 cups water2 cups tomato juice1 teaspo ...