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Hiya! I'm Christina Tino Marie Koncker, and I'm "Bringing the heat to Midwestern eats, served with a slice of Minnesota nice."

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What the what is Midwexican?



In formulaic terms: Midwestern + Mexican = Midwexican.

Conceptually, Midwexican is: Bringing the heat to Midwestern eats, served with a slice of Minnesota nice.   

Realistically, Midwexican is, well… whatever I say it is.

Midwexican is what happens when Midwestern and Mexican cuisine collide. It’s taco style tater tot hot dish, porketta carnitas, churro rice krispie treats. It’s a welcome fusion of Mexican(ish) flavors into cuisine that often gets criticized for being rather bland. I grew up eating dishes typically served at Minnesota kitchen tables: all manners of hot dish, meat and potato meals, and bars, bars, bars!

Chocolate-Drizzled Churro Rice Krispie Treats

One of my favorite meals my Mom made growing up were tacos. Now when I say tacos, I’m referring to ground beef seasoned with a package of taco seasoning. You know what I’m talking about! Which was usually served with hard shell tacos, packaged shredded cheese, iceberg lettuce, salsa, and maybe some sour cream and sliced black olives.

Midwexican tater tot hot dish with all the fixings

I’ve always loved Mexican food. Or what I considered to be Mexican food. Mexican-American, Tex-Mex, Mexican(ish), whatever you want to call it.  You’d be hard-pressed to find a Minnesotan who doesn’t enjoy Mexican food in some way, shape, or form. As a self-elected representative of Minnesotan food preferences, I can say that Minnesotans LOVE Mexican food, and crave those south of the (Minnesota) border flavors.

This blog is a Mexican(ish) reimagining of beloved Midwestern dishes. Midwexican.

This blog is for the adventurous Midwesterner, the fan of fusion, and those on the hunt for unique new dishes to try.

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I won’t be offended if you don’t follow my recipes to the letter because I am incapable of following a recipe myself. Recipes are only guidelines after all! However, substitute at your own risk.

 

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Jumped on that board bandwagon with this Doritos T Jumped on that board bandwagon with this Doritos Taco Salad Board 🌮🥗. It's impressive AF AND allows your dinner guests to customize their own taco salad.  Plus, no soggy leftover salad. Check out the link in my profile to learn how to make this beauty 🔥
Looking for a creamy, comforting soup? Give this C Looking for a creamy, comforting soup? Give this Creamy Baked Sweet Potato Soup a try and garnish with all of the tasty toppings. Link to recipe: midwexican.com/creamy-baked-potato-soup
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Quirky, easy, and delicious, this Zesty Jalapeno T Quirky, easy, and delicious, this Zesty Jalapeno Top Ramen Salad makes one fun Fall salad. Link to recipe in profile. 
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These Chroizo Breakfast Tacos with Apple Radish Sl These Chroizo Breakfast Tacos with Apple Radish Slaw make for one tasty weekend #brunch go to midwexican.com to learn how to make 'em.
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Fall means it's hot dish season! Like a good Minne Fall means it's hot dish season! Like a good Minnesotan I love a good Tater Tot Hot Dish, especially one which offers a Tex-Mex twist on the classic. For extra flair, add fresh jalapeno and @caciqueinc crema to the finished dish. Find the recipe on Midwexican.com.
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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Apple Radish Slaw are Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Apple Radish Slaw are simply the best! Link to recipe in profile. I used @johnsonville chorizo and it was 🔥
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Tis the season for cookies! These @ghirardelli Pep Tis the season for cookies! These @ghirardelli Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies are a delicious and festive treat 🍪. If you're familiar with the classic chocolate chip recipe you can successfully make these holiday cookies. Ghirardelli peppermint hot cocoa mix and peppermint bark take these to the next level. Link to recipe in profile.
This quirky Top Ramen Salad gets a zesty update wi This quirky Top Ramen Salad gets a zesty update with fresh jalapenos, chipotle chile pepper, and pepitas. Link to recipe in profile.
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I would not have guessed that my most popular phot I would not have guessed that my most popular photo of 2020 was a salad 🥗 but you all have good taste because that Zesty Top Ramen Salad is amazing and adds a fun twist to your average salad.  Looking forward to serving up more delicious salads (and more!) in 2021. Happy New Year! 🎉
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A Doritos Taco Salad Board is a modern nod to the retro recipe that lets your dinner guests customize their own delicious taco salad.
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Air Fryer Walleye is a healthy alternative to deep frying with a clever low-carb crust that offers a satisfying crunch with every bite.
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