Tag: Mexican

Paco’s Fajitas

Paco’s Fajitas

In 2020 I had the opportunity to do a USC Alumni online cooking class, with Paco’s Mexican Restaurant in Arcadia. I have always wondered what their secret was for some of the best tasting fajitas in Southern California. I can’t thank them enough for sharing …

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Instant Pot Ranchero Beans

Instant Pot Ranchero Beans

After experimenting with several recipes, I have come up with this one on my own. Beans are so easy to make in the Instant Pot, you will never want to open another can of pinto beans for dinner again. You can adapt this recipe and …

Instant Pot, Side Dish
Bristol Farms -Chili Con Queso Dip

Bristol Farms -Chili Con Queso Dip

A friend of mine introduced us to this dip from Bristol Farms, and we have been addicted ever since. I asked an employee in the deli for the recipe, and he told me about the mix and the other ingredients they use. Super easy! Finding the dip mix is the hard part, so we end up buying it at Bristols when we want it. I have made this recipe for a big party, and that’s when buying the actual mix makes sense. 

Ingredients:

2 oz. Knor Chili Con Queso Mix
18 oz. sour cream
5 oz. mayonnaise 
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
or

5 Tablespoons Knor Chili Con Queso Dip Mix
16 oz. sour cream
1/ cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Mix the above ingredients together and let sit overnight. 
Appetizer, Cheese
Instant Pot No-Fry Refried Beans

Instant Pot No-Fry Refried Beans

These beans are SO Good and So Easy! You never have to open another can of Mexican style beans ever again. No lard! No frying! No Soaking! Just a bag of dried pinto beans and a few ingredients you probably all ready have on hand. …

Instant Pot, Side Dish