Category: Recipes

March 28, 2025

Castaneda’s Easy Machaca Recipe

Machaca (Shredded Beef) When it’s on the menu in a restaurant, I order it. There are different ways to prepare it. I’ve had it in a sauce and mixed with scrambled eggs. My favorite is how my Aunt Lily fixed it: dry, with the shredded beef a bit crispy from a fast fry on the…

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March 28, 2025

Castaneda’s Classic Mexican Rice

There are many ways to make Mexican rice, but this is how I learned to make it. It’s savory and delicious. I usually make a double batch so I have leftovers for quick and easy burritos. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30ish minutes Serving size: 4 Ingredients: (If you want to make a bigger…

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