Larry's All Natural Shrimp Tacos

Larry's All Natural Ranchero Shrimp Tacos

Ranchero Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp tacos are a wonderful alternative to fish tacos which are rapidly becoming one America's favorite Mexican dishes. Instead of spending your time making a sauce or salsa to go with these tasty treats, simply open a jar of Larry's All Natural Ranchero Sauce and use that instead. Made with fresh jalapeno and fresh cilantro, Larry's Ranchero's mild flavor allows the flavor of the seafood to shine through.

One 16 oz. jar of Larry's All Natural Ranchero Sauce
One pound of uncooked shrimp, thawed and shells removed.
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 soft corn tortillas or eight flour tortillas
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce or napa cabbage
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1 lime cut into wedges for squeezing  

1. Heat one jar of Larry's All Natural Ranchero Sauce in a microwave or on the stove.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high and saute the shrimp until cooked through, about three minutes.
4. Keep warm.
5. Warm the tortillas in a dry frying pan over medium heat on the stove.
6. Stir the lime juice into the sour cream to make a lime crema.
7. Fold two soft, warm tortillas together for each taco.
8. Fill the tacos with shrimp. spoon the Larry's All Natural Ranchero Sauce over that, sprinkle with the lettuce or cabbage, and drizzle the lime crema on top.
9. Serve with lime wedges and lots of napkins. 
Serves four.

Larry's Sauces at the Gluten Free Fest at ShopRite

Dietician Elicia and friend at gluten free demo at ShopRite in Niskayuna, NY on May 30th. Larry's Mole, Ranchero and Chipotle are gluten free and now located in the Southwestern section of the supermarket.

Larry's Sauces in GLUTEN FREE Section at Shop Rite

Larry's Chipotle, Mole and Ranchero Sauces are for sale in the GLUTEN FREE aisle at Shop Rite supermarkets in Albany, Niskayuna and White Plains. Buen provecho!

Chicken Mole

Larry's Southwestern Chicken Mole

People ask me all the time, "What is the best way to use your mole sauce?" That's easy. Make chicken mole and serve it with rice and veggies. 

Just place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan, cover it with Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce and bake it in the oven. Easy and delicious!

 

1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce

1 cut up whole chicken or three pounds of chicken thighs

1. Preheat the oven to 350' and warm the jar of Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce in a medium cooking pot.

2. Place the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan and pour Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce over the chicken.

3. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to your liking.

4. Serve the chicken mole with rice and cooked zucchini or your favorite vegetable.

Serves 4 to 6

Chipotle Chicken Skewers

Chipotle Chicken Skewers are another popular dish to make for your holiday entertaining. Serve these easy-to-eat finger foods along with Larry's Chicken Mole Meatballs and you will have one the best holiday parties ever!

Chipotle Chicken Skewers

30 wooden skewers
2 pounds boneless chicken breast or boneless pork tenderloin.
1 16 oz. jar Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce or your favorite chipotle cooking sauce.

1. Soak the skewers in water for 15 minutes. This hydrates them to make them less likely to catch fire when you broil or grill them.
2. Cut the chicken breasts into 30 bite-sized pieces that you can thread onto the skewers.
3. Place the chicken pieces and half of the jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce in a large bowl. Mix everything together and let it marinate for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Thread the chicken pieces on the skewers and cook them on your outdoor grill or under the broiler for three to four minutes or until they are done to you liking.
5. Heat the remaining sauce and serve along side the hot grilled chicken skewers.

Larry's Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero Sauces are now available at more than 80 stores in New England and the Hudson Valley including Price Chopper, Shop Rite and Whole Foods Markets. The list of stores keeps growing.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are now available ONLINE coast to coast and around the world at Abe's Market.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.
Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegetarian and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Cookbook author and chef Larry Sombke invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.
Follow Larry's Sauces on Facebook and Twitter and check out Larry's Web site.
Contact me at larry@larryssouthwesternsauces.com or call 518-852-9274.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love Larry's Southwestern Sauces!

Larry's Sauces are Gluten-free

Larry's Southwestern Chipotle, Mole and Ranchero sauces are gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free and preservative free. And they taste great! I've been offering samples of these tasty sauces at farmer's markets and Whole foods Markets in New England for the last two years and people love them. They are kid friendly, parent approved and easy to use. I invented these sauces when I was a chef at a natural foods restaurant in the midwest.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love Larry's Sauces!

You can buy them online at Abe's Market.

Tortilla Soup

 Tortilla soup is a tomato-based brothy soup from Mexico filled with vegetables and chicken then topped with crunchy tortilla strips. You can make your own tortilla strips or use Green Mountain Gringo tortilla strips.

6 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
2 cups chicken stock
1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup drained black, red, kidney or pinto beans 
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1. Make your own tortilla strips by cutting the corn tortillas into thin strips. Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the strips in small batches. Drain on paper towels. Or use Green Mountain Gringo tortilla strips.
2. Heat the chicken stock in a large pot and add Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite enchilada or ranchero sauce.
3. Add the onion, corn, chicken and beans. Heat the soup until almost boiling and simmer for 10 minutes.You could add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, butternut squash or any vegetable you have and that you like.
4. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with the tortilla strips.
Serves four.

Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce is an artisan, all-natural Mexican cooking sauce that is is made with fresh jalapeno, fresh cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices. It is vegan, gluten-free and delicious. Ask for it at your favorite store or buy it online at Abe's Market.

Cheesy Ranchero Vegetables

CHEESY RANCHERO VEGETABLES RECIPE

Gardens and farmer's markets are overflowing with zucchini, yellow squash, peppers and potatoes at this time of year. Adding a dollop of Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce and some tangy grated cheese makes a great side dish or even a main course if your crowd is vegetarian. Easy and delicious!



Cheesy Ranchero Vegetables
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite red enchilada sauce
4 cups diced vegetables, zucchini, yellow squash, new potatoes, onions, corn, sweet or hot peppers
1 cup grated Monterrey Jack or cheddar cheese or a mix

1. Heat the oil in a medium sized pot and add the vegetables. Cook over medium heat and stir for two minutes.
2. Add the Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite enchilada sauce and cook for five to ten minutes until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
3. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cook until the cheese melts.
Serves four as a side dish or two as a main vegetarian course.
 
Buy Larry's Southwestern Sauces online at Abe's Market.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.

Chicken Mole Recipe

People ask me all the time, "What is the best way to use your Mole Sauce?" That's easy. Make chicken mole and serve it with rice and veggies. Just place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan, cover it with Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce and bake it in the oven. Easy and delicious!

Chicken Mole
1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce
1 cut up whole chicken or three pounds of chicken thighs

1. Preheat the oven to 350' and warm the jar of Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce in a medium cooking pot.
2. Place the chicken pieces in a large roasting pan and pour Larry's Mole Sauce over the chicken.
3. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to your liking.
4. Serve the Chicken Mole with rice and cooked zucchini or your favorite vegetable.
Serves 4 to 6

You can buy Larry's Southwestern Sauces online at www.larryssouthwesternsauces.com

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry's Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry's Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.

Larry's Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero Sauces are now available at Healthy Living in Burlington, VT and Northville Supermarket in New Milford, CT. Also at Shop Rite, Price Chopper, Honest Weight Food Coop, Albany, NY, Belfast Coop Store, Belfast, ME, Guido's Fresh Marketplace, Great Barrington, MA, Adam's Fairacre Farms, Hudson Chatham Winery in Columbia County, 25 more stores in the Hudson Valley and New England and in 26 Whole Foods Markets in New England. The list of stores keeps growing.


August 22, 2011

Ranchero Beef Tacos

Dozens of moms and dads tell me they have switched over to using Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce to make tacos for their kids rather than the packets of taco seasoning powder they had been using. They like the fact that Larry's Ranchero Sauce is made with healthy all-natural ingredients and that their kids like the the flavor. Rather than using ground beef for these tacos, you could easily substitute ground turkey or chicken to suit your family's taste buds.



Ranchero Beef Tacos
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 16 oz jar Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite ranchero sauce
8 to 10 crunchy corn tortillas
1 cup finely shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet, add the ground beef and cook through.
2. Pour one 16 oz. jar of Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce or your favorite ranchero sauce over the meat and cook for ten minutes, stirring often.
3. Fill the tacos shells with ranchero meat sauce, sprinkle on the cheese and lettuce and serve.
Serves 4.

Larry’s Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry’s Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry’s Southwestern Sauces are vegan, gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant.

You can buy Larry’s Southwestern Sauces online at www.larryssouthwesternsauces.com

Chipotle Red Bean Chili Recipe

Chipotle Red Bean Chili is fast becoming one of my favorite things to offer as a sample at farmer's markets and grocery stores. Customer's keep telling me how much they like the flavor. The ground meat, red beans and chipotle sauce really seem to meld together to form a great tasting chili. This recipe is perfect for these hot days when you don't want to cook, but still want a quick and great-tasting Tex-Mex meal that is perfect to bring to a pot luck or serve at home.


Chipotle Red Bean Chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
1 16 ounce jar Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce
1 15-ounce can of red beans


1. Warm the vegetable oil in a medium cooking pot.
2. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until done.
3. Add one 16 oz. jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce and cook until hot.
4. Add one 15 ounce jar of red beans, drained and cook until hot.
5. Serve with a squeeze of lime, a dollop of sour cream and a few tortilla chips.
Serves 4.

Larry’s Southwestern Sauces are all-natural Mexican cooking sauces to make chili, enchiladas, chicken mole, huevos rancheros, seafood, tacos or just to simmer your favorite meats in. Larry’s Sauces come in three flavors; Mole, Chipotle and Ranchero. All are made with fresh jalapeno and cilantro and a premium blend of herbs and spices.

Larry’s Southwestern Sauces are vegan and gluten-free, preservative-free and are made with no tree or ground nuts. Larry invented these sauces when he was a chef at a natural whole foods restaurant in the Midwest.

Follow Larry’s Sauces on Facebook and Twitter and check out Larry’s Web site.

Turkey Mole Zucchini Enchilada Casserole

Turkey Mole Enchilada Casserole is a lot like lasagna and a lot easier than rolling the enchiladas. It is also a great way to use zucchini in the summer and get some veggies on the table. There is something magical in the flavor combination of Larry's Mole Sauce, turkey, soft corn tortillas, grated cheese and zucchini. Every time I make this my kids eat it all and ask for more!



Turkey Mole Zucchini Enchilada Casserole
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 16 oz. jar Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce
8 soft corn tortillas
2 cups shredded or thinly sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese

1. Warm the vegetable oil in a medium cooking pot.
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until done.
3. Add one 16 oz. jar of Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce and cook until hot.
4. In a two-quart casserole or souffle dish, place a quarter cup of turkey sauce mixture in the bottom. Spread a layer of corn tortillas over that. Spread a layer of zucchini over that. Cover with grated cheese and more sauce.
5. Keep adding these layers until you have filled the casserole, covering everything with a big splash of turkey and mole sauce on top covered with cheese.
6.Bake in a 375' oven for 35 minutes until piping hot and the cheese has melted.
Serves 4.

Ranchero Shrimp and Seafood Stew

Flavorful seafood stews are a favorite in beach towns along the Gulf, Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Mexico. Larry's Ranchero sauce is mild enough for the flavor of the shrimp or other seafood to shine through. Serve with rice or corn tortillas and a wedge of lime and you have a wonderful beach meal.

One 16 oz. jar of Larry's Ranchero Sauce or your favorite ranchero sauce
One pound of peeled uncooked shrimp, scallops, tilapia or a combination

1. Heat one jar of Larry's Sauce in a wide pan until bubbling.
2. Add the shrimp, scallops, tilapia, clams mussels or a combination.
3. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
4. Spoon shrimp and sauce over cooked rice. Add a side of zucchini and a wedge of lime and you have a tasty and healthy meal.

Serve 2 to 4.

Mole Grilled Chicken Wings

Mole Grilled Chicken Wings is a tasty new southwestern way for you to serve wings at your next party. Mole is the blend of chocolate and chilies. Mix the mole sauce with vinegar to create a marinade for the wings before grilling. So good! Serve with Larry's Homemade Chunky Guacamole and tortilla chips and you have snacks ready to go.

3 pounds chicken wings
1 cup Larry's Southwestern Mole Sauce or your favorite mole sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the wings in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and toss.
2. Add the mole sauce and the vinegar and toss to coat.
3. Cover and marinate for one hour at room temprature or up to overnight in the fridge.
4. Remove the wings from the marinade and grill or broil for ten minutes on each side until the wings are cooked through.
Serves 4 to 6.

Chunky Guacamole

Make this fast, simple and delicious guacamole and you will never feel the need to buy a pre-made guacamole from the store ever again.

2 whole ripe avocados
1 lime
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon each coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh tomato

1. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit and scoop the insides into a mixing bowl.
2. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the avocado right away to stop any discoloring and to add that citrus flavor.
3. Mash the avocado with the back of a fork or potato masher.
4. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, salt, pepper and tomato. Mix it all together.
5. Serve with your favorite chips or spread on fresh or toasted whole grain bread for a wonderful sandwich.
Serves two to four.

Easy Chipotle Chicken Soup

Chipotle sauce blended with chicken stock makes a bracing broth for a quick and easy chicken soup to warm you up on a cold day. Twenty minutes of prep time. Serves 6.

4 cups chicken stock
1 16 oz jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce or your favorite chipotle- flavored enchilada sauce
1 15-oz can red, black, pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional but tasty
1 lime cut into wedges
Tortilla strips or chips

1. Bring the stock and sauce to a boil over medium high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to medium low and add beans and chicken.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cilantro and chips and a squeeze of lime.

Easy Authentic Huevos Rancheros Recipe

I predict that huevos rancheros will be the next great brunch dish.
At my tasting demo last Saturday at Whole Foods Market in Swampscott, MA, just north of Boston, so many Mexican-American shoppers told me they used Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce to make huevos rancheros at home, I felt I needed to post an easy and authentic recipe here so more people can enjoy this tasty and healthy dish.

Larry's Southwestern Huevos Rancheros
1. Heat one jar of Larry's Southwestern Ranchero Sauce in a saucepan or microwave.
2. Warm four to eight soft (not crunchy) corn tortillas in a heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat for 15 to 20 seconds on each side.
3. Fry two eggs per person. (sunny side up, over easy, scrambled, whatever you like)
4. To serve, place two warm corn tortillas overlapping on a plate, top with the eggs, cover with warmed Ranchero Sauce and sprinkle with grated cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese.
5. Pop the plate in the microwave for 30 seconds or under the broiler until the cheese melts.

Serves two to four.

Chipotle Chicken Skewers

According to Anthony Bourdain, everybody likes meat on a stick. Larry's Chipotle Chicken Skewers are something of a take on chicken satay. The slightly smoky flavor of Larry's Chipotle Sauce really works well with this dish.

Heat one 16 oz. jar of Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce. Lace thinly sliced boneless chicken breast on skewers, making two to four skewers per person for a meal and two skewers per person for a buffet. Dip the skewered meat into Larry's Southwestern Chipotle Sauce and place on a broiler pan. Broil the skewers for two minutes on each side or cook to your liking. You can also cook them on the barbecue grill outside.

Serve the remaining warm sauce in a bowl on the side for those who want extra sauce with their skewers.

Chipotle Nachos

Chipotle Nachos – Spread a layer of white or yellow corn tortilla chips on a microwave-ready serving plate. Spoon Larry’s Chipotle Sauce over the chips, cover with grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, place in the microwave for one minute or until the cheese melts. Serves two to four.

Seafood in Ranchero Sauce

Seafood in Ranchero Sauce – Heat one jar of Larry’s Ranchero Sauce in a wide saucepan. Add one pound of peeled shrimp, scallops, tilapia or a combination. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for ten to fifteen minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through. Serve with brown or white rice and a small wedge of fresh lime. Serves two to four.