Foodies - I need your help

[flyingpig11]

Family coming in from out of town this weekend, and we usually do one night of appetizers only, graze and cocktail....

I would like any good authentic mexican appetizers. Nothing fancy, but good down home cooking, full of flavor and maybe some heat. (I repeatedly use the mole and tacos al pastor recipes posted here some time ago). As long as you exclude organ meats, I am not afraid of making anything.

Suggestions???

[NorthMinnesota]

I don't know how authentic they are but have you tried making stuffed jalapenos wrapped with bacon???

[Susie Q Roo]

By "authentic" do you mean they would actually be served in a Mexican home, or do you mean they are made with authentic Mexican ingredients? I've got a yummy tortilla roll-up that fits the latter category, but I'm sure not the first.

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

I don't know how authentic they are but have you tried making stuffed jalapenos wrapped with bacon???

Sounds good.

[NorthMinnesota]

Mini enchiladas or tostaditas, guac, ceviche. Hmmm... many types of quesadillas.

How about many types of Salsas a la Carboncitas???

edit:
I found several recipes on line for the pumpkin seed salsa!

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

By "authentic" do you mean they would actually be served in a Mexican home, or do you mean they are made with authentic Mexican ingredients? I've got a yummy tortilla roll-up that fits the latter category, but I'm sure not the first.

either works by me. I love cooking and mexican is just so full of things I love, ..namely cheese, chilis, tortillas meat.... all good stuff

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Mini enchiladas or tostaditas, guac, ceviche. Hmmm... many types of quesadillas.

How about many types of Salsas a la Carboncitas???

I love ceviche from this board also .... not so sure it is the thing people want when its 20 degrees out though.

Tell me about Salsas a la Carboncitas?

[NorthMinnesota]

Originally Posted by flyingpig11

I love ceviche from this board also .... not so sure it is the thing people want when its 20 degrees out though.

Tell me about Salsas a la Carboncitas?

Maybe someone can post a pic. It is a salsa wheel shaped dish at the restraunt called Carboncitas(SP). There are several different flavors and one that everyone seems to like is the pumpkin seed!

[Heather]

I've had some very good croquetas here, made from ham or tuna. This recipe sounds good: Potato Croquetas with Saffron Aioli

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Maybe someone can post a pic. It is a salsa wheel shaped dish at the restraunt called Carboncitas(SP). There are several different flavors and one that everyone seems to like is the pumpkin seed!

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Would anyone have the pumpkinseed salsa recipe?

[Susie Q Roo]

Originally Posted by flyingpig11

either works by me. I love cooking and mexican is just so full of things I love, ..namely cheese, chilis, tortillas meat.... all good stuff

Here ya go!

Tortilla Roll-Ups

16 oz. cream cheese
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped fine (not an onion fan so I omit)
4.5 oz. can, chopped black olives (optional)
12 large flour tortillas
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese (or more)
4 oz. canned chopped green chiles, undrained (I might double this)
Salsa

Let cream cheese come to room temperature and blend with sharp cheese, onions, olives, and chiles. Spread over tortillas and roll up. Place seam side down on pan or plate and cover with slightly damp towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm (overnight is best so flavors can blend. Slice into 1-inch slices and serve with the best salsa.

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by Heather

I've had some very good croquetas here, made from ham or tuna. This recipe sounds good: Potato Croquetas with Saffron Aioli

those sound really good. With ahouse ful of people, dont really want to deep fry.

[Heather]

Originally Posted by flyingpig11

those sound really good. With ahouse ful of people, dont really want to deep fry.

I see your point! The ones I had here were fried in advance and put out at room temperature, they were delicious still, but I don't know if the ones in the recipe I linked to would work for you in that case.

I make meatballs in chipotle sauce, too. I can figure out the recipe if that interests you at all.

[duffey]

Try this site Mexican food and Mexican recipes at MexGrocer.com Then click on recipes at top of page. Many tasty recipes here. Good Luck

[flyingpig11]

Originally Posted by Heather

I see your point! The ones I had here were fried in advance and put out at room temperature, they were delicious still, but I don't know if the ones in the recipe I linked to would work for you in that case.

I make meatballs in chipotle sauce, too. I can figure out the recipe if that interests you at all.

bring it on. Right up the alley of this crowd