Category Archives: Mexican

Cinco de Mayo Sonoran Hot Dogs

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo!  As my contribution, I’m sharing my Cheap Bastid version of a terrific Mexican creation–the Sonoran Hot Dog.  This is something just a bit different for a lot of folks on this annual festival of Mexico.  … Continue reading

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Baja Fish Tacos

The San Diego area isn’t really famous for any specific “cuisine” like St. Louis ribs or New England clam chowder or Wisconsin bratwurst.  If this area is known for anything it’s for embracing a dish out of Baja, Mexico—the fish … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Ancho Chili Powder

Sometimes you’ve got to get just a bit creative when you can’t find one of your favorite spice ingredients.  I keep about 30 different spices in my cupboard at any given time and one of my favorites is Ancho Chili. … Continue reading

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Super Fresh, Super Tasty Pico de Gallo–Fresh Homemade Salsa

Tomorrow’s the Super Bowl and this week I’ve been trying to post a few things that are tasty, easy and most of all cheap that you may wish to make for the big day.  So, today it‘s one of my … Continue reading

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