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Classic Mexican Recipes, 840 Center Street, Lewiston, NY (2026)

08/16/2026

Fiery Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños

Ingredients:

10 large fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded

1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

1 tablespoon Cajun spice blend, for bold Southern heat

½ cup softened cream cheese, room temperature for easy mixing

¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded for maximum melt

¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper, for color and sweetness

2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced for aromatic depth

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped for brightness

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Prepare the Jalapeños
Slice 10 jalapeños lengthwise. Use a spoon or paring knife to remove seeds and membranes (wear gloves to avoid spice on your hands). Set aside.

Season and Cook Shrimp
In a bowl, toss 1 pound of shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Cool slightly and chop into small pieces.

Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:

½ cup softened cream cheese
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar
¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Chopped shrimp

Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fill and Bake
Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the shrimp mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot and melty!

08/15/2026

Green Chile Macaroni Sopita
Ingredients:
1/2 pound of 85% lean ground beef,

garlic

salt

1 and 1/2 cups uncooked pasta

3/4 cup hot green chile

finely diced tomato

onion

garlic

one yellow can of El Pato (hot tomato sauce)

2 cups of beef stock

optional: broth

Muenster cheese

Instructions

Brown the Beef
In a large pot or deep skillet, brown ½ lb of ground beef with garlic salt and pepper until fully cooked.
Add Aromatics and Pasta
Stir in 1½ cups uncooked pasta, ¾ cup chopped hot green chile, finely diced tomato, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and pasta is lightly toasted.
Simmer with Sauce and Stock
Pour in 1 yellow can of El Pato hot tomato sauce and 2 cups of beef stock. Stir and bring to a low boil. Let simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Adjust Broth (Optional)
Add more beef broth or water if you prefer a soupy consistency.
Finish with Cheese
Stir in sliced or shredded Muenster cheese and serve hot.

08/14/2026

Two Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Con Carne Sauce & All-Beef Tamales

This hearty Mexican-inspired dinner brings together cheesy enchiladas smothered in a rich chile con carne sauce with tender, savory beef tamales. Add fluffy rice and creamy refried beans, and you’ve got a plate that feels like a full family feast.

Melted cheese, smoky chile flavor, and tender masa come together in every bite. It’s the kind of comfort food that begs for an extra spoonful of sauce.

Ingredients
For the Two Cheese Enchiladas
12 small corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups Chile Con Carne sauce
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional
½ cup sour cream, optional
For the Chile Con Carne Sauce
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp cooking oil
½ onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup beef stock
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the All-Beef Tamales
2 cups masa harina
1 cup chicken or beef stock
½ cup vegetable oil or lard
1 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned
12–15 dried corn husks, soaked in warm water
For the Rice and Refried Beans
2 cups cooked white rice
1 can (15 oz) refried beans, warmed
Instructions
Make the chile con carne sauce: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
Simmer the sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, beef stock, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Prepare the masa: In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, stock, and vegetable oil or lard. Mix until the dough is smooth, soft, and pliable. If it feels dry, add a little more stock, one tablespoon at a time.
Assemble the tamales: Drain the soaked corn husks and pat them lightly dry. Spread a thin layer of masa onto each husk, leaving space around the edges. Place a spoonful of seasoned ground beef in the center.
Fold the tamales: Fold the sides of the husk toward the center over the filling, then fold the narrow bottom portion upward. Repeat with the remaining husks, masa, and beef.
Steam the tamales: Arrange the tamales upright in a steamer with the folded ends facing down. Cover and steam for 1½–2 hours, checking occasionally and adding more hot water to the steamer when necessary. The tamales are ready when the masa firms up and pulls away easily from the husk.
Prepare the enchiladas: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread ½ cup of chile con carne sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.
Warm the tortillas: Briefly warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and flexible.
Fill and roll: Combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Place some of the cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla, then roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Add the sauce: Pour the remaining chile con carne sauce evenly over the enchiladas, making sure the tortillas are well covered.
Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is completely melted.
Warm the sides: While the enchiladas bake, warm the refried beans and cooked rice.
Serve: Place the enchiladas on plates alongside an all-beef tamale, a scoop of rice, and refried beans. Garnish with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

08/14/2026

Crockpot Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks and Chiles

These slow-cooked pinto beans are rich, smoky, savory, and packed with tender bites of ham. The jalapeños and serranos add a gentle chile kick while the beans simmer until creamy and flavorful.

Perfect with warm tortillas, Mexican rice, or as a hearty side for a family-style meal. The ham hocks make every spoonful deeply savory and comforting.

Ingredients
1 lb pinto beans, rinsed and sorted
2 ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 serrano chiles, chopped
6 cups water or chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prep the beans: Rinse and sort the pinto beans, removing any dirt, stones, or damaged beans. Add them to the crockpot.
Add the flavor: Place the ham hocks over the beans. Add the chopped onion, jalapeños, serrano chiles, and minced garlic.
Season: Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the water or chicken broth, then give everything a gentle stir.
Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, until the beans are tender and the ham hocks are fall-apart soft.
Shred the ham: Carefully remove the ham hocks. Discard the bones and any excess fat, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces.
Finish: Return the shredded ham to the crockpot and stir well. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
Serve: Ladle the beans into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

08/13/2026

Baked Mexican Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients

For the Rellenos:

4 large Anaheim or Pasilla chiles
2 cups shredded cheese (blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cotija)

For the Chili Relleno Sauce:

½ cup crushed tomatoes
1 can diced green chiles
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup diced onions

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Peppers

Place the chiles under the broiler or over a grill flame. Roast until the skins are blistered and blackened. Transfer to a covered bowl or plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes, then gently peel off the skins.

Step 2: Prepare for Stuffing

Carefully slice each chile down the center (lengthwise), and open them slightly to create a pocket for filling. Remove seeds if desired.

Step 3: Stuff the Chiles
Fill each chile with the cheese mixture, saving some cheese for topping.

Step 4: Flip

Turn each stuffed chile relleno stuffed side down in a baking dish. This helps them stay closed and keeps the cheese intact.

Step 5: Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6: Make the Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes so the flavors meld.

Step 7: Bake

Pour the sauce evenly over the stuffed chiles. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and lightly golden.

Step 8: Serve

Let cool slightly and serve warm with rice, beans, or a crisp green salad.

05/28/2026

Flaky Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins with Buttery Swirls ✨🧁

These homemade Cruffins are soft, buttery, and packed with sweet cinnamon sugar layers that bake into perfectly golden swirls with crisp flaky edges and tender fluffy centers. Every bite tastes like a dreamy mix between a bakery croissant and a warm cinnamon roll, making these impossible to resist fresh from the oven. Perfect for brunch spreads, coffee dates, or cozy weekend baking—save this recipe and tag someone who would eat three before they even cool!

Yield: 12 large cruffins

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 packet active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
How to Make It

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Sprinkle the active dry yeast evenly over the flour mixture.

Warm the milk until it reaches about 110°F so it’s warm but not hot. Pour it into the dry ingredients and stir gently to activate the yeast.

Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic. The dough should feel silky and slightly springy.

Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size and fluffy.

Make the cinnamon filling

In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.

Punch down the risen dough gently to release the air.

Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.

Spread the cinnamon-brown sugar filling evenly across the dough, reaching all the way to the edges for rich swirls in every bite.

Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.

Slice the log into 12 even pieces to reveal those beautiful cinnamon spirals.

Grease a muffin tin and place each dough piece into the muffin cups with the spiral side facing upward.

Cover loosely and let the cruffins rise again for 30 minutes until puffed and airy.

Bake the cruffins

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for that glossy golden bakery-style finish.

Bake for 18–22 minutes until beautifully golden brown with crisp flaky tops and soft buttery centers.

Let the cruffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm while the cinnamon filling is still gooey and fragrant.

These cinnamon sugar Cruffins taste incredible with coffee and disappear almost instantly from the table! ☕🥐

05/27/2026

Soft Bakery-Style Custard Brioche Buns with Melty Chocolate Chips ✨🍫

These Custard Brioche Buns are unbelievably soft, buttery, and filled with silky vanilla-style custard and pockets of melty chocolate chips tucked into every swirl. The golden brioche dough bakes up fluffy and tender with delicate crisp edges, while the creamy filling creates the most irresistible bakery-style center. Perfect for slow weekend mornings, brunch tables, or sweet afternoon treats—save this recipe and share it with someone who would devour these warm straight from the oven!

Yield: 6–8 large buns

Ingredients
Dough
250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
40 g sugar (3 tbsp)
1 tsp dry yeast
120 ml milk, lukewarm (1/2 cup)
40 g butter, soft (3 tbsp)
1 egg
1 pinch of salt
Custard Filling
200 ml milk (3/4 cup)
40 g sugar (3 tbsp)
1 egg yolk
20 g cornstarch (2 tbsp)
10 g butter
Extra
60–80 g chocolate chips (1/2 cup)
1 egg yolk + 1–2 tsp milk (for brushing)
How to Make It
Make the brioche dough

Sift the flour into a large bowl and create a well in the center.

Add the yeast, a small amount of the sugar, and a splash of the lukewarm milk. Let it sit for a few minutes until slightly foamy and activated.

Add the remaining milk, sugar, softened butter, egg, and salt. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic. The dough should feel rich and slightly silky.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size and beautifully puffy.

Make the custard filling

Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.

Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return everything to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard becomes thick, glossy, and smooth.

Stir in the butter until melted, then let the custard cool completely before using.

Shape the buns

Roll the risen dough into a rectangle about 30 x 40 cm on a lightly floured surface.

Spread the cooled custard evenly across the dough, reaching almost to the edges.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips generously over the custard for gooey pockets of melted chocolate throughout the buns.

Fold the dough over and gently roll it out slightly again to seal in the filling.

Cut the dough into strips, twist each strip, then connect the ends to form beautiful spiraled buns.

Place the buns on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each one. Let them rise briefly until slightly puffed.

Brush the tops with the egg yolk and milk mixture for that glossy golden bakery finish, then sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top.

Bake

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 18–22 minutes until deeply golden, fluffy, and lightly crisp around the edges.

Let the buns cool slightly before serving so the custard stays creamy and luscious inside.

These Custard Brioche Buns are pure bakery comfort and taste incredible warm with coffee or cold milk! ☕🍞

05/26/2026

Rustic Grape and Blueberry Pie with Buttery Lattice Crust 🫐🍇

This homemade Grape and Blueberry Pie is bursting with juicy berries, sweet roasted grapes, and warm cinnamon tucked inside a flaky, buttery lattice crust that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. Every slice is thick, jammy, and packed with bubbling fruit filling that tastes like it came straight from a cozy neighborhood bakery. It’s the kind of stunning dessert that steals the spotlight at summer gatherings and Sunday dinners—save this recipe and share it with someone who loves old-fashioned fruit pies!

Yield: 10 large servings

Ingredients
Crust
3 1/2 cups (490 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups (300 g or 2 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
1/3 cup ice cold water
1/3 cup vodka
Filling
3 cups (455 g or 1 pound) Red Flame grapes
3 cups (455 g or 1 pound) blueberries
1 medium apple, peeled, seeded and grated through the coarse hole in the box grater
3/4 cup (150 g) white granulated sugar
1/4 cup (35 g) tapioca flour (or cornstarch)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
How to Make It
Make the crust dough

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and kosher salt.

Cut the cold butter into 1/2-inch cubes and toss them into the flour mixture until coated. Using your fingers, flatten and rub the butter pieces into the flour until the mixture becomes shaggy with small buttery clumps throughout. Those butter pockets are what create the flaky bakery-style layers.

Drizzle the ice-cold water and vodka over the mixture and gently toss with a fork until the dough starts coming together. The dough should feel soft and slightly moist.

Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a thick disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flaky texture.

Make the filling

In a large bowl, gently combine the grapes, blueberries, grated apple, sugar, tapioca flour, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and kosher salt until the fruit is evenly coated and glossy.

Assemble the pie

Roll out one disk of dough into a 10-inch circle on a generously floured surface. Carefully fit it into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.

Pour the juicy grape and blueberry filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.

Roll out the second disk of dough and cut it into strips for the lattice top. Weave the strips over the filling, creating a beautiful bakery-style lattice pattern. Trim and crimp the edges decoratively, sealing in all those bubbling fruit juices.

Place the assembled pie in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill the butter and help create an extra crisp crust.

Bake the pie

Preheat the oven to 400°F while the pie chills.

Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices.

Brush the top crust with egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon of water, then sprinkle generously with sugar for a sparkling golden finish.

Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 60–80 minutes, until the filling is thick, bubbling, and deeply jammy.

If the crust browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during baking.

Let the pie cool slightly before slicing so the luscious fruit filling can set into thick, juicy layers.

This Grape and Blueberry Pie tastes incredible served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled straight from the fridge the next morning! 🥧

05/25/2026

Irresistibly Gooey Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Loaded with Melty Chocolate 🍫🥜

This rich Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is pure dessert heaven with fudgy chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter swirls, melty candy pieces, fluffy whipped topping, and a silky chocolate drizzle running through every decadent bite. The center stays ultra gooey while the edges bake up perfectly soft and rich, making this the kind of bakery-style dessert everyone rushes back for seconds to grab. Save this recipe for your next family gathering and tag the biggest peanut butter lover you know!

Yield: 12 large servings

Ingredients
1 package chocolate cake mix, prepared following package instructions
1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
8–10 Reese’s peanut butter cups, crushed and chopped
1 cup whipped topping, for serving
1/2 cup chocolate chips, for drizzle
1/4 cup butter, for drizzle
1/4 cup heavy cream, for drizzle
How to Make It

Preheat your oven according to the temperature listed on the chocolate cake mix package instructions.

Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box, then pour the rich batter into a greased baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.

In a separate bowl, stir together the smooth peanut butter and sifted powdered sugar until thick, creamy, and fully combined.

Drop generous spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture across the top of the chocolate batter. As the cake bakes, these pockets melt into gooey peanut butter ribbons throughout the cake.

Sprinkle the crushed Reese’s peanut butter cups evenly over the top so every bite is packed with chocolatey peanut butter goodness.

Bake according to the package instructions, usually about 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft and fudgy.

Let the cake cool slightly before spreading the whipped topping over the warm cake, creating a light creamy layer against the rich chocolate base.

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream together, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.

Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce generously over the whipped topping for that irresistible bakery-style finish.

Allow the cake to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thick, gooey squares loaded with melty chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every bite.

One slice of this Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is never enough! 🍰

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