The end and beginning of a year provides a time to think back and look forward. We are already looking forward to gatherings with family in places like Utah, Minnesota and Door County in Wisconsin. But it is also nice to remember other places. This recipe is one […]
I love tortas, a.k.a. sandwiches with a Mexican flair. We often visit a small Mexican restaurant nearby that makes delicious tortas. They even add a fried egg if you want one. This is a torta that I make at home because it is simple, delicious and vegetarian. And […]
This is a recipe that is typical of northern Mexico. Though it is similar to the more traditional Frijoles de la Olla, this adds a lot more flavor to the pot. It is great in a big bowl with some cornbread on the side or alongside some carne […]
My dad is from the Mexican state of Michoacán. He grew up in a small farming town and migrated to the United States when he was in his twenties. We would visit his hometown and our cousins as often as we could afford it. And we had fun! […]
I thought I invented these! As a kid, I would put some leftover beans on bread with cheese and salsa when I wanted a quick snack. I didn’t know they already had a name: Molletes. This is the more traditional version, which is usually served for breakfast. You […]
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