Cazuela de Huevos means “egg casserole” in Spanish. But this casserole is much more than just eggs. It has many of the flavors I love, which is why I noticed it in one of my favorite cookbooks, 1,000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore. On the weekend, we enjoy […]
I have said this before and will probably say it again: I love rice! And I am still amazed that it can take on so many flavors and textures. This is a savory rice recipe that works well alongside many dishes. While cilantro usually has a strong flavor, […]
I recently had the chance to visit some of my family in northern Utah. What a beautiful part of our planet! It was great visiting with my aunts, uncles, cousins and meeting some new additions to our extended family. And I also ate some great food! While at […]
If you’ve never visited New Mexico, you should definitely move it to the top of your list. It is a beautiful part of our country and the food, in my opinion, is amazing. I came across this recipe in a book while browsing through a used bookstore here […]
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 […]
This is a simple tomatillo salsa that you can use as an enchilada sauce, with chilaquiles, over scrambled eggs or any other dish that calls for a salsa verde. This is a cooked sauce so it keeps a bit longer than fresh salsas like pico de gallo. I’ve […]
This is a very simple salsa that you can use with almost anything you grill this summer. In a way, it is basically a smoother, creamier guacamole so you could also use it as a dip for any occasion. Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa 4 medium tomatillos, husked and […]
Pozole reminds me of menudo. And not the Ricky Martin version of Menudo. I still remember the song “Súbete a mi moto,” my sister played constantly back in the early 80s. I’m talking about the deliciously rich and flavorful soup we would have every New Year’s Eve. Most […]
This is one of our go-to salsas because it is so easy to make. It tastes great and goes well with so many dishes. Around the time I really started to enjoy cooking and wanting to learn more about how to do it well (10-12 years ago), I […]
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 […]
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