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Papa Rellenos Stuffed with Ranchero Queso Fresco and Beef Chorizo
There’s no better fun than game night at the Chavez house! Friends stopping by on a Friday night after a long week of work to unwind with good food, drinks, and laughter. Of course, with our friends w...
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Chicken Chalupas with Salsa Roja
Chalupas are in my opinion the perfect party food for Las Posadas. That is why today I am suggesting a delicious recipe for Chicken Chalupas with Salsa Roja. This dish is very easy to make and uses ch...
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The Winning Ingredient to Have Up Your Sleeve This Thanksgiving
At Cacique, we’re proud to call Family one of our Four Pillars – and family’s something we take very seriously, both year round and especially during the holidays. We see the table as a sacred place w...
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Crispy Quesadilla “Fries”
I don’t know what it is about kids and fries, but if my daughter, Lana, is within sniffing range of a kids menu, chances are she’s got fries on the brain. Since I’m not super comfortable deep-frying a...
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Summer Veggie Skillet
Summer veggie skillet is a colorful, delicious and healthful way to celebrate the bounty of fresh summer vegetables! This easy one-pan recipe has zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and corn and is finished w...
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Monster Chorizo Nachos
Halloween is here. The time of parties and pumpkins and ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night. My favorite part of this fun holiday? The food. From chocolate covered everything to cr...
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White Queso Dip with Chorizo
I am so excited to share this ooey, gooey melty cheese White Queso Dip recipe with you. I even added my favorite Cacique® beef chorizo to add some spice and zing! Grab a chip and get ready to satisfy...
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Cotija Pumpkin Quesadillas
If you’re ever to run into me at a Mexican restaurant, you will find me eating quesadillas. Some may say I’m missing out on fajitas, enchiladas, and more but I beg to differ. And on weeknights at home...
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Chorizo Pumpkin Taquitos with Sage Crema
When autumn arrives, the masses crave everything pumpkin, from pumpkin-spiced coffee drinks, to pies, cakes, muffins, and scones. While all of the sweet pumpkin goodness is amazing in its own right, I...
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Turkey and Stuffing Empanadas with Crema Gravy
For as long as I can remember October through December has been my favorite time of the year. I look forward to this time the most. It may be the changing of seasons, the beautiful leaves falling from...
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Taquito Cones
This time of year always means a plethora of parties and get togethers. It's the perfect time of the year to spend quality time with friends and family and just enjoy the season. You know what I'm tal...
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Chorizo and Queso Fundido Coffin
Don’t you just love Halloween time? In our house, Halloween is a big deal. Every Halloween, no matter what day of the week the holiday falls on, we have an open house. Our family and friends from the...
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Cheesy Snake Witch
This Halloween, we are going all out with our decorations. We are even having a Halloween birthday costume party for my son. As part of the appetizer table, a creepy snake witch centerpiece will be di...
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Beetlejuice Shrunken Head with Cheesy Eyeballs
When I was growing up, I was obsessed with Lydia Deetz from the 80’s movie Beetlejuice. With her black boots, black dresses and black hats, she was goth style goals before I even knew what goth was. B...
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Monster Mash Cheese Balls
Halloween isn’t just about passing out candy on October 31st. It’s really about all the days before! The gathering of friends, hanging outside in the gorgeous fall weather, crafting, and celebrating a...
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Three-Eyed Cheese Monster
For your upcoming spooky Halloween party, there are plenty of DIY decorating and menu ideas that will make your event a wicked good time. We like having plenty of finger foods at our parties since man...
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Creamy Ancho Chile Thai Noodles
One of my favorite things to eat when we go out is Thai food. I find myself craving creamy noodles I always order. So, I decided to recreate creamy noodles at home and have been enjoying them at home...
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Cotija Falafel with Jalapeño Tahini Crema
One of the best experience in life is traveling around the world exploring diverse cultures and cuisines. When I get to a new location, rather than immediately search for a restaurant, I’ll hit the st...
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Chorizo and Egg Taquitos with Avocado Crema
One of my favorite ways to explore new cities is by finding off the beaten path food trucks, restaurants, or street food, and trying something new. The beautiful thing about street food is often its s...
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Mexican Egg Rolls with Tamarind Cream Sauce
I love egg rolls. They are my Friday night guilty pleasure. I love how effortlessly they are to make, and the combinations are endless – from ground pork, shrimp to veggies egg rolls are always a tast...
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Chicken Taco Empanadas
These baked Chicken Taco Empanadas make the most delicious and festive small bites ever! Just imagine how scrumptious it will be to enjoy them with a margarita? It positively screams FIESTA, all the w...
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Mexican 5-Layer Dips
Super Bowl Sunday will be here before you know it! And while I don’t really have a horse in the race, I’ll be tuning in for the commercials and to watch Lady Gaga rock out the halftime show. Oh, and t...
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Cauliflower Jalapeño Hummus with Cheese and Chorizo
NFL season is still on and with sporting event comes food, of course. The best eats are handy and tasty finger foods. And they don't have to be heavy in order to be delicious. This quick, low carb, gl...
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Chorizo Tinga Tostadas
My first thought after Thanksgiving is always, “Las Posadas are coming!” If you’re not familiar with Las Posadas in Mexico, they are traditional celebrations starting each December 16th and continuing...
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