This is a recipe from one of Mexico’s smallest states, officially known as El Estado Libre y Soberano de Querétaro de Arteaga. It is a state that is just northwest of Mexico City. This is a simple but delicious soup. Diana Kennedy tells us that she learned this […]
I make enchiladas often because they are “comfort food,” especially in the winter. But they are delicious year-round too. This recipe surprised me a bit: It has milk and egg in the sauce! I never would have thought of adding that to an enchilada sauce. So, of […]
Chile con Queso is almost a staple on many tables when people are watching sports, like the Final Four this weekend. Most people are used to the Velveeta and Rotel version, but this is a recipe from Diana Kennedy’s The Essential Cuisines of Mexico. This is what she […]
I love enchiladas. They are simple or complex. And they can change character quickly depending on the sauce, the filling or even how you prepare them. I’ve even used leftovers, wrapped in a tortilla and topped with a red or green chile sauce or even mole. […]
I was lucky I was born in East LA. East Los Angeles, California. Cue the Cheech Marin song! I feel lucky because I grew up in such a diverse part of our country. As we moved around southern California, I met people of different cultures and backgrounds. As […]
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. […]