Our Favorite Mexican Fiesta Recipes

Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do.

Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome

Dear Friend, Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas...we love em all! Why go out to eat when its so simple to enjoy zesty dishes like these at home? For Our Favorite Mexican Fiesta Recipes weve gathered 60 south-of-the-border favorites. Family-Favorite Pork Tacos and Shirls Awesome Burritos are sure to please...complete the meal with Aztec Salad and Oven-Baked Mexican Rice.

On chilly days, warm everybody up with Easy Taco Soup and a basket of Corn & Green Chile Muffins. For party time, weve included Jalapeo Poppers, Vickies Favorite Guacamole and Caramel Flan...ol! Youre sure to love every bite. Come to the fiesta!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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Huevos Rancheros

Serves 4 1 c. oil 4 6-inch corn tortillas 4 eggs 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 c. salsa Place beans in a microwave-safe dish. salsa Place beans in a microwave-safe dish.

Cover and microwave on high setting until heated through; set aside. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortillas to skillet, one at a time, until firm but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Break eggs into skillet; lower heat and cook as desired, over easy or sunny-side up. Arrange tortillas on 4 plates.

Spread tortillas with beans; top with egg, cheese, bacon and salsa. Add whimsy to your breakfast table with vintage salt & pepper shakers in fun shapes. Look for em at yard sales, or bring your grandmothers old shakers out of the cupboard.

Egg & Bacon Quesadillas

Serves 4 2 T. butter, divided 4 8-inch flour tortillas 5 eggs 1/2 c. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese 6 to 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Optional: salsa, sour cream Lightly spread about 1/4 teaspoon butter on one side of each tortilla; set aside. shredded Cheddar cheese 6 to 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Optional: salsa, sour cream Lightly spread about 1/4 teaspoon butter on one side of each tortilla; set aside.