Great Lakes Foodie » Mexican http://www.greatlakesfoodie.com A Wisconsinite foodie sharing love of food... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:18:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Highland House – Mequon WI http://www.greatlakesfoodie.com/2010/03/07/highland-house-mequon-wi/ http://www.greatlakesfoodie.com/2010/03/07/highland-house-mequon-wi/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:17:58 +0000 Great Lakes Foodie http://www.greatlakesfoodie.com/?p=800 Last night was Saturday date night.  We stopped off at Highland House in Mequon.  We’ve been here often and enjoy the casual atmosphere.  They serve decent chips and salsa.  The chips are usually sprinkled with their chili powder mix.  (A reminder of the old Dos Bandidos in Glendale, WI)  I can’t say that Highland

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]]> Last night was Saturday date night.  We stopped off at Highland House in Mequon.  We’ve been here often and enjoy the casual atmosphere.  They serve decent chips and salsa.  The chips are usually sprinkled with their chili powder mix.  (A reminder of the old Dos Bandidos in Glendale, WI)  I can’t say that Highland House is haute cuisine, but it is far superior than our experience last weekend in Grafton.

The menu consists of a variety of salads, pastas, entrees, and Tex-Mex dishes.  I’m a huge chimichanga fan and usually get their Cha-Cha Changa.  (Fun name or kitsch?  You decide!)  Last night I had Manuel’s Tacos as I wanted a slightly lighter meal.  The chicken was what I believe an adobo-marinated pulled chicken.  Juicy and delicious!  Served with the usual accompaniments of salsa, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and a side of rice and beans, this made up for our date night last weekend.

Stop by Highland House for a casual meal among friends.  They also have a restaurant in Sheboygan, WI too.

www.highlandhouse.ws


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]]> It’s not often that I’m on my own for dinner anymore.  Several years ago, I’d be alone every Saturday night and could make just about anything I want.  Now, it’s few and far between.  I’m a bachelor until Thursday night and am taking full advantage of that for food.  My other half cannot have a lot of spicy foods.  For me, if it doesn’t burn my lips, it’s not spicy enough!

I decided to go for some Mexican.  I’m not a big fan of taco seasoning packets.  I prefer to know exactly what is going into my food.  I made a very spicy mixture using ground beef, onions, garlic, chipotle peppers, ancho chile powder, cayenne pepper, and tomato sauce.  I then tried something I’ve never done before.  I made my own refried beans.  Well…I made my own refried-like beans!  I bought dried pinto beans and cooked them with onion, bay leaves, and salt.  Once cooked, I mashed the beans and incorporated in chicken stock, some olive oil, and, of course, chipotle peppers.  I have to say, the beans turned out wonderful…and no lard or Crisco in my beans!!

I think I may have to have a margarita…This meal has gotten me into the Mexican spirit!!!

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