We first came across this recipe in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution‘s food section back in 2001 or 2002. We made it a few times, and then, lost the recipe. Just this week, I checked out a cookbook from our library (The Bean Bible by Aliza Green) and I came […]
Summer is the perfect time for eating watermelon and drinking some refreshing lemonade. This recipe brings them together into what has become our favorite drink of the summer. We’ve had this many times already this summer, and it is still July! Give it try while the watermelon is […]
Tamarind is an ingredient that is used in many places around the world but especially in southern Asia and in Mexico, though it is native to Africa. Tamarind has a great tangy flavor that pairs well with sweet and savory dishes. It is definitely sweet and sour. You […]
One of the best things about Christmas for me growing up were the tamales my mom and my tías made for Christmas dinner. No turkey or ham for us. Tamales! And there were different kinds: beef with a red chile sauce, chicken with a green tomatillo sauce and […]
Many recipes call for roasted peppers. You can buy those that come from a glass jar or even a can, but I don’t like the taste of the vinegar that is used to preserve some of them. That might be fine for some recipes, but I’ve found that […]
I love my Mom’s cooking. Who doesn’t love mom’s cooking? My Mom cooked up a storm, even when there wasn’t much in the kitchen. Though I didn’t pay too much attention at the time, I learned a lot about what tasted great. Back in 2003, David (my partner) […]
This past winter, David and I escaped the Wisconsin weather for a while and met his family down in southern Mexico. Ixtapa and the beaches were great, but the market in Zihuatanejo was equally amazing. We had a great time shopping and came up with a nice dinner. […]
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