It's a Mexican Fiesta! Celebrating with #SundaySupper!
In the early hours of September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the small town of Dolores, Guanajuato, rang the church bell to gather the townspeople. He called for the people of Mexico to rise up against the Spanish Crown, thus initiating Mexico's War of Independence. The country did not achieve independence until 1821, but it is this event, known as the Grito de Dolores which is commemorated every year in town squares across Mexico.
VIVA MEXICO!
Grab an icy Margarita and let's get the party started!
Our Hostesses this week are Heather @girlchef and Isabel @FamilyFoodie.
You might want to start with this hearty breakfast before you start downing those margaritas. I love salsa with my eggs, scrambled or omelets - I always add some salsa or hot sauce. This recipe for Huevos rancheros, the gorgeous mess of fried eggs smothered in a spicy tomato sauce, served over warm tortillas with rice and refried beans has become a favorite on both sides of the border. Saying Buenas Dias with this hearty dish makes it a very good morning indeed.
12 plum tomatoes, cored
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed and minced
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook, turning until the skins blacken, 8-10 minutes. This caused a bit of smoke in my kitchen, so I roasted them on the grill.
Peel the tomatoes, puree in a blender, strain through a sieve
or a food mill and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp. canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, jalapenos, and onions and cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add the tomato puree and bring to a boil. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced. Keep warm.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tortillas to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until warmed and slightly golden.
In the same skillet, carefull break 2 eggs into pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. When whites are set and edges cooked, add 1 Tbsp. water. Cover skillet and cook eggs to desired doneness.
Top each tortilla with a fried egg and tomato sauce. Garnish with pickled jalapeno slices. Serve with rice and refried beans. Add some pico de gallo, montery jack cheese and sour cream to top it all off!
Join us around the family table this week for our #SundaySupper Mexican Fiesta - this is a party that you won't want to miss. We hope to inspire you with these mouthwatering recipes from our talented contributors. We will be sharing them all day long and would love for you to share your favorite Mexican and Mexican-inspired recipes during our #SundaySupper live chat at 7pm (Eastern).
Sopas (Soups), Ensaladas (Salads), and Entremeses (Starters)
Chicken Tortilla Soup - The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Mexican Paint Soup - Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
Jalapeño Popper Dip - Chocolate Moosey
Vegan Tortilla Soup - Galactosemia in PDX
Texas Caviar - Ruffles and Truffles
Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños w/ a Tequila Sunrise - Mama's Blissful Bites
Mini Taco Salads - Big Bear's Wife
Mexican 7 Layer Dip & Chips - The Daily Dish Recipes
Stoplight Salsa Reisipe - Family Foodie
Tortilla Soup with Roasted Vegetables - Diabetic Foodie
La Comida (the food)
Tamales - A Family Tradition - Doggie at the Dinner Table
Fiesta in La Boca Enchiladas (Chicken & White Bean Enchiladas w/ Salsa Verde) - The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas) - The Meltaways
Gluten-Free Chicken Spinach Artichoke Enchiladas for #SundaySupper - Cooking Underwriter
Mexican Fiesta for #SundaySupper: Chipotle Chicken & 3 Bean Quesadillas w/ Wasabi Guacamole and Mango Salsa- Chattering Kitchen
Quick and Easy Fiesta Rice - Granny's Down Home Southern Cooking
Carnitas - My Catholic Kitchen
Tamale Pie - Noshing with the Nolands
Eggs Motuleños - The Meltaways
Grilled Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa - Small Wallet Big Appetite
Carne Asada - Magnolia Days
Carnitas Avocado Pizza with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise Drizzle - Damn Delicious
Frijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans) - La Cocina de Leslie
Puerco Pibil - girlichef
BLT Quesadillas with Avocado Mayo - Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Chile Rellenos with Roasted Tomato Sauce - Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Tamales with Green Chili Sauce - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Beef and Vegetable Enchiladas - Hezzi D's Books and Cooks
Chicken Con Queso - Momma's Meals
Baked Flautas - Home Cooking Memories
Chunky Aztec Chocolate Granola - What Smells So Good?
Street Tacos Al Pastor - Sustainable Dad
Shrimp Tacos - Pippi's in the Kitchen Again
Chiles Rellenos with Ranchero Sauce - The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Zippy Chipotle Shrimp & Mango Tostadas - Sue's Nutrition Buzz
Pork Tacos - Tora's Real Food
Stuffed Sopapillas - Juanita's Cocina
Chicken Fajitas - Cravings of a Lunatic
Blue Crab Tacos - Pescetarian Journal
Huevos Rancheros - Comfy Cuisine
Postres (desserts)
Chocolate Cinnamon Flan - Vintage Kitchen Notes
Caramel Apple Enchiladas for a Mexican Fiesta #SundaySupper - In the Kitchen with KP
Chilli Chocolate Truffles - Happy Baking Days
Horchata Ice Cream & Churro Brownies - Kwistin's Favorites
Empanadas - In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maureen
Plantain Fritters - From Fast Food to Fresh Food
Fried Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas - The Watering Mouth
Bebidas (beverages)
Beer Margaritas - That Skinny Chick can bake
Hatch Chile Margarita - Shockingly Delicious
Skinny & Spicy Watermelon Margaritas - I Run for Wine
Refreshing Kiwi Lime Margarita - Mama Mommy Mom
Wine Pairings for a Mexican Fiesta #SundaySupper - ENOFYLZ
Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day (this coming Sunday, September 16) during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 pm (Eastern) for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite recipes for a Mexican Fiesta! All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us through TweetChat! We’d also love to feature your Mexican Fiesta recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers!
~Adapted from Saveur