While taking a stroll down the ethnic aisle at our local grocer a new package came to our attention. After further examination, these small white pouches with pretty pictures of fajitas and tacos on them were identified as Frontera products from Rick Bayless. After a quick check over the package we were pleasantly surprised to find not only real ingredients but ones we actually want to eat as well!
Now Rick Bayless is usually known for bringing us quality products and this one looks to fall right in line with that philosophy. From the Frontera website the product claims to boast the following things:
• Made from fresh ingredients (not dried spices and powders)
• All natural, no preservatives
• Distinct regional flavors from Mexico
• Convenient, easy to use pouch
It was nice to be able to see the actual product inside through the bottom of the pouch where there were in fact indications of real peppers, things that had been fire roasted and things floating around that I truly wanted to eat — although we're still eating our way through Easter leftovers and testing it will have to wait till next week.
There were 7 different flavors total, you can check out the full product line over at Frontera. Each pouch is added to 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of meat and retailed for just under $2. Although that might seem like more than your average dry seasonings, if you're looking for full flavor on a busy weeknight, it might be a small price to pay, especially when certain ingredients might be out of season.
• See all flavors over at Frontera Kitchens
Related: How To Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
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I bought the enchilada sauce with garlic at World Market last week... Very impressed with the great taste!
They are wonderful. I've used the taco packs. Amazing flavor. http://madebymikeblog.com
I saw these at our local grocery store last week and was curious about them. Now I can't wait to try them! Thanks for the post!
Sounds great! Thanks for the tip!
we've used a few of these and really like them.
is there a source to buy them online, they're really hard to find near me.
Why not just make your own? It is cheaper and they keep in the fridge forever if it is a wet sauce/marinade and if dry, can be stored with the spices.
@cherrybomb do you have any recipe suggestions for seasonings that last forever that i could make myself? i'd love to do that.
has anyone tried these with anything other than meat?
I don't usually buy pre-made seasonings, but I really appreciate that these show that shortcuts don't have to be stuffed with artificial ingredients and junk.
i have a few of the green enchilada sauces in my pantry for those days where i need to throw something together. i appreciate that it makes 4 enchiladas and not a huge pan of them that i'll never finish. i do find the sauce a bit on the salty side, however.
@honeypete, i make the enchiladas with leftover rice/beans/cheese.
I made fish tacos using the tomatillo sauce and it was fabulous! My husband, who is a VERY picky eater loved them and asked me to make them again.
I'm glad at least a few of them are vegetarian. I bet they work well with beans, tofu or tempeh.
I am interested in trying these. I would say most of us have some sauces in our frig or pantry that we could make ourselves but aren't necessarily in the mood for sourcing the ingredients and making the final product. Right now I'm happy to have "store bought" mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, taco sauce, schriracha, mango chutney, mustard, yogurt and pickle relish. Sure, I could make them myself, but I'd rather spend my time in other ways. Well, to each his own.
we've made the tacos with soy crumbles. it was delicious!
I just bought the fajita sauce last night, I'm just hoping to make veggie fajitas. It sounds so good!
Blah, and yet both have sugar. Bummer.
Just used the taco skillet sauce with roasted tomato. I was skeptical, but it's good (if a little salty). I actually got routed to thekitchn via a google search for where I can buy more! They do make time-crunched dinner prep super easy.