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Slow Cooker Pork Tinga With Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese

January 21, 2017 By Aly 13 Comments

Slow Cooker Pork Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese is a game day favorite! Tender pork and potatoes are slow cooked with chipotles and fire roasted tomatoes and served with tortillas, ripe avocado, and fresh cheese!

This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in February of 2010. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

In Rick Bayless’ Mexico – One Plate At A Time, Rick Bayless mentioned his Pork Tinga recipe which apparently was the best thing ever according to his daughter. I filed that recipe in my mental “must try” recipe box. While in the grocery store, I saw a gorgeous cut of pork that was on sale and thought “No time like the present” as I was craving some seriously good tacos for dinner.

I love using a slow cooker when it comes to pork. My favorite slow cooker has a stovetop safe inset which makes things so easy when it comes to browning the meat and you don’t lose any of the flavor that is on the bottom of the pan. I tend to use a bit of water or broth and deglaze the pan after browning so every bit of flavor is incorporated into the sauce. Plus, as you know, I’m a fan of any slow cooker recipe that is essentially “set it and forget it”….

Liquid Gold aka Mojo De Ajo Made Easy

May 12, 2016 By Aly 20 Comments

Liquid Gold aka Mojo de Ajo is a homemade roasted garlic oil flavored with hints of lime and spice and couldn’t be easier to make. For recipes with a bit of a garlic punch, Mojo de Ajo will be your culinary secret!

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links of products that I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos. This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in July of 2010. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years.

Rick Bayless had an episode that featured “Mojo de Ajo” or Liquid Gold and I have to say, I was intrigued. Mojo de Ajo is essentially a homemade roasted garlic oil that is flavored with a hint of lime and red pepper and is often used in some of his cookbook recipes. However, with my chaotic schedule, I haven’t had time to play in the kitchen. Over the weekend, I decided to put cooking at the forefront and, after Rick Bayless made Mojo de Ajo on an episode of the Rachael Ray show with a recipe that was perfect for the grill, I figured it was time to make my own batch of “Liquid Gold.” …

Mexican Chocolate Panna Cotta for #ChristmasWeek

December 12, 2015 By Aly 9 Comments

Rich dark chocolate is accented with a hint of cinnamon and spice for a luscious chic dessert

Welcome to Day 6 of Christmas Week. This annual event was started in 2012, and is hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic. This year we have over 35 bloggers sharing festive sweet recipes for the event. Plus we all chipped in for a huge Amazon Gift Card Giveaway so be sure to enter!

This year’s #ChristmasWeek is coming to a close and I have saved one of my favorite flavor combos for last – a rich and creamy Mexican Chocolate Panna Cotta.

Before we jump into the recipe – you have entered the huge giveaway right? I mean we’re talking Oprah-esque giveaway “You get a giftcard and YOU get a giftcard and YOU” We made this giveway for you as our holiday gift to you to thank you for being with us on this crazy foodie ride. …

Easy Chipotle Tamale Pie

September 29, 2015 By Aly 2 Comments

This Easy Chipotle Tamale Pie is a delicious idea for dinner packed with lean ground turkey, tomatoes and spices nestled under a cheesy cornbread crust. This is the perfect comfort food!

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When that chill is in the air and I’m craving something comforting but with a bit of spice, one of my favorite go-to dishes is this easy Chipotle Tamale Pie.

This is the ultimate comfort food dish with a lot of sass! Layers of sauteed ground turkey, tomatoes and spices are nestled underneath a cheesy cornbread crust. Doesn’t that sound delicious?…

Dinner Made Easy With Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas #OldElPaso

September 10, 2015 By Aly

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas are a fabulous weeknight dinner option – slow cooked chicken simmered in a spicy chipotle tomato sauce served over baked tostadas with your favorite toppings!

This post has been sponsored by Old El Paso.

When schedules get crazy, sometimes weeknight dinners get lost in the mix. I find myself rotating some of the same recipes, whipping up something quick and easy or dialing out – all of which leave me wondering where my adventuresome recipe spirit escaped to.

This fall, I am committed to keeping my pantry stocked with options so I will be less tempted to whip up old reliable recipes and explore new recipes, flavors and ideas. I adore Mexican food and one of my favorite pantry musts are products from Old El Paso. I have been using their products since I first started my culinary adventure many moons ago and love keeping them on hand for those days when I am craving something with a bit of a Latin twist.

ACME was having a fabulous sale so I took that as a sign to stock up on some of my favorite Old El Paso staples. Added bonus – I can also help my friends’ kids’ schools earn 10 cents each for their schools by clipping the Box Tops found on Old El Paso’s packaging. Now that is a win-win situation, I think!

I have to confess, one of my favorite products is Old El Paso’s refried beans. For busy weeknights, I love having their refried beans on hand when I want to whip up something quick and delicious. I sauté them with a bit of onion and garlic, a sprinkle of smoked paprika (and dried chipotle if I want a kick of heat) and a bit of chicken stock. Wrap some of these with a sprinkle of melted cheese in a flour tortilla and you will forget about any other bean burrito – promise! Their pickled jalapeños are fantastic topping your favorite nachos and who doesn’t love those crispy taco shells – Taco Tuesday anyone?

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