This is a recipe that we’ve made many times since it is delicious and easy and, in my opinion, looks pretty elegant. At least this is as elegant as I get. We’ve served this often for company because you can make the sauce ahead of time and have […]
There are a lot of theories about how these enchiladas became “Swiss.” Some people think they originated in the kitchen of the Emperor Maximillian, back when the French invaded Mexico. Some say that it is because Swiss immigrants to Mexico usually went into the dairy business and these […]
I am so excited that I finally have a masala dabba of my own! A gift from a friend of ours from India. Thank you, Anju! A masala dabba is a stainless steel spice round box that contains most of the spices you would use for preparing a […]
When I came across this recipe, my mind, at first glance, translated the title as “chicken wire.”* Alambres de Pollo comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, 1,000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore. I’ve already shared many of her recipes here. In her cookbook, she tells us that […]
¡VIVA MÉXICO! Today, Mexico celebrates its declaration of independence from Spain back in 1810. As some may have noticed, I am trying to find, cook and enjoy recipes from all the states in Mexico. As of yesterday, that was 10 down, 22 to go (including the Federal District)! […]
Summer is the time to grill and this is a recipe we have turned to many times. It is simple but has an amazing flavor. I came across the recipe in Bon Appétit magazine back in 2009. I usually follow the original recipe, but I’ve made a few […]
This recipe has become “comfort food” for us. It started out as a special occasion dish, but because it is so easy to make and so delicious, we eat this anytime. Especially when red peppers are in season. The roasted red peppers are what makes this dish work. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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