Backyard Asada

Jalapeño Ranch Dip

Backyard Asada botana dairy free Game Day gluten free grain free Quick Snack vegan
Jalapeño Ranch Dip? More like Jalapeñ-yes Ranch Dip! Okay, maybe that made more sense in our heads, but you get the point. This dip is a YES from us! Made with our Jalapeño Botana Sauce, it's just the thing to add a heritage-inspired kick to veggie platters, midday snack hour, salads, chips, and more. Plus, it's never too early to start saving recipes for Game Day!
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Cashew Crema

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free vegan
Crema is a thick, rich, and creamy condiment that's used to add a tangy brightness to dishes such as enchiladas, soup, and tacos, and it can also help dial down the heat. Because our family is dairy-free, we make our crema from cashews. We know making crema from nuts might sound a little crazy, and it is -- crazy good.
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Shrimp Aguachile

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free Maíz Summer
What's Shrimp Aguachile, you ask? It's a seafood dish that's usually made with lime and chile marinated shrimp—a light & refreshing recipe that's our go-to when the summer months roll around. Imagine a spread of aguas frescas, fruit salsas, guac, and of course, this Shrimp Aguachile for dipping your Maíz Totopos in or scooping on top of tostadas (...now we're hungry!). Try this recipe and you'll see, it's "shrimp-ly the best!"
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Steak Panchos

Backyard Asada botana Game Day gluten free Maíz

After a backyard asada, our family has leftovers for the whole week! One way we like to use our leftover fajitas (aside from tacos, of course) is Steak Panchos! We pile cheese, fajitas, fajita veggies, Traditional Botana Sauce, and your crema of choice on top of our Sea Salt Maíz Totopos and bake for best results—and by, “best results,” we mean cheese pulls on cheese pulls on cheese pulls!

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Grilled Corn Guacamole

Backyard Asada dairy free Game Day gluten free Maíz Quick Snack vegan

Our familia’s gatherings feature a lineup of many dips, but one that is an absolute must is Guacamole! We added grilled corn, serrano peppers, onion, and cilantro to our classic guac recipe for a kick of flavor, zest, and just a little spice. Now all that’s left to do is rip open a bag of Maíz Totopos Corn Tortilla Chips and dip, crunch, repeat!

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Salsa Roja

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free Maíz vegan
Our Salsa Roja is mild-heat, creamy, and gets its vibrant red color from guajillo chiles and fresh tomatoes. Pair it with crispy tortilla chips for dipping (might we suggest our new Maíz Totopos Corn Tortilla Chips or Grain Free Tortilla Chips?), or drizzle it on top of your favorite meals—like tacos and burritos—for an extra bit of flavor and mild spice!
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Vegan Cashew Queso

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free Maíz vegan
Just in ques-o you’re looking for something to serve with our new Maíz Totopos Corn Tortilla Chips, one of our familia’s favorites is this Vegan Cashew Queso! It’s got a whole lot of flavor from roasted tomatoes, green chilis, and a variety of seasonings, plus it’s vegan so that everyone can get a taste.
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Salsa Cruda

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free Maíz Quick Snack
Do you like simple, easy-to-make salsas? If so, our  Salsa Cruda has already got your name on it! Simply blend your fresh ingredients—like tomatoes, onions, and cilantro—together to make this light and mild salsa (and serve with your favorite Maíz Totopos)!
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Guacachile

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free Maíz vegan
Guacachile is a mix of a creamy guacamole-style salsa and a fresh salsa verde. We made ours with avocado oil, serrano peppers, tomatillos, cilantro, and other delicious ingredients to give it a robust flavor. The result? A fresh, creamy, and medium-heat salsa that pairs just right with our new Maíz Totopos Corn Tortilla Chips!
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Hibiscus Margarita Mocktail

Backyard Asada botana dairy free gluten free grain free Summer vegan
Our Hibiscus Margarita Mocktail is a refreshing-ly sweet & tangy mocktail featuring our NEW Chamoy Botana Sauce. You may be wondering, what’s hibiscus? Hibiscus is a flowering plant that when soaked in water and strained makes for a tart and vibrant beverage! We grew up drinking hibiscus agua fresca (we called it Jamaica!) at our favorite restaurants, taco shops, and corner stores, so we’re excited to share this recipe full of nostalgic flavor with you.
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Carnitas Ribs

Backyard Asada dairy free gluten free grain free Recipes
By now, you may know that our family loves a good carne asada (both the taco filling and the family gathering). We cherish any opportunity to gather with our loved ones around great food and drink. At our family backyard asadas, you’ll always find the grill covered in fajita, an assortment of proteins, veggies, and of course, ribs! Now, ribs flavored with Carnitas Seasoning Slow Cooker Spice? That’s a grill master sensation!
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