Fiery Chipotle Steak Taquitos

I love this gluten-free recipe from Califlour Crusts. My kids don’t even notice that it is gluten-free! We often make these using leftover steak from the night before. Also Read: Should You Go Gluten-Free? INGREDIENTS Spicy skirt steak taquitos: 4 Cai’flour Spicy Jalapeño Flatbreads 8 oz  Skirt steak 1⁄2 tsp  Sea salt 1⁄2 tsp  Cracked black pepper […]

A New Mexican Spot to Eat (& Drink) in Bergen County

If you’re looking for a new place to try, Lolita’s Mexican Cantina opened this month in Westwood. Owners Fernando and Deborah Lopez and Oscar Toledo also own Sabor Latin Bistro in North Bergen. Dishes we look forward to trying include Cheesy Corn Elote and Fundido, Beer Battered Fish Tacos and their Aztec BBQ Ribs. Plus, no need to […]

Roasted Banana Split with Dulce de Leche

Check Out Our 75+ Recipes for Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 16 firm, ripe baby bananas (about 3 pounds) 1/2 cup dulce de leche 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise, seeds scraped Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/2 cup dark rum Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preheat the oven to […]

Our Favorite Chili Recipes

We here at Tips have a few chili recipes worthy enough to celebrate “National Chili Month” with a kick. Maybe a bang. Possibly with beans or not. With beef… or chicken… or gluten-free (you get the gist). Beef & Beer Chili       White Chili w/Chicken       Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Quinoa Chili   […]

Cinco de Mayo Food

Celebrate your South-of-the-Border side. Here at TipsFromTown, we offer a plethora of Tex-Mex food suggestions… Listed below are just a few… HAPPY HOUR: Tequila-Thyme Lemonade                   Cooling Cocktail Tres Amigas    ...

Leon’s Mexican Cuisine

My new favorite restaurant in Ridgewood!

El Mariachi – Feeding Rockville Centre for FORTY YEARS!

Watching Johnny behind the bar at El Mariachi, located at 213 Sunrise Highway is nothing short of amazing. The man’s stamina is incredible. He serves Margaritas not only with a smile, but with swift one liners as well. His young comrade Pedro keeps up the banter and the two men work at a frenzied pace […]

The Secret to Mexican Hot Chocolate

My friend Mary’s daughter-in-law, Rebecca, is from Mexico. Rebecca also happens to be a dear friend. Over the holidays, Mary invited us over for cookies and hot chocolate. It was the most delicious, thick hot chocolate I’ve ever had. Something was different about it. Turns out she uses Nestle Chocolate Abuelita®. Next time you want to warm up, give it a […]

Slow-Cooker Pork Chili Verde

There’s beef, and there’s chicken and of course there’s pork chili. Below is a recipe for the masses of chili lovers all over this world. Slow-cooking deepens the intense flavors that are thrown together in this mixture of perfect....

Chicken Taco Pizza Pies

What do you get when you combine tacos and pizza together? The ultimate solution for dinner. The best of two worlds combined into one perfect round. Kids and adults alike can personalize their own pizza pie.