If you like Mexican flavors, this recipe has it at its most basic levels. And it makes a quick and easy side dish too. Until I came across this recipe in Marge Poore’s 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook, the only way I had seen hominy used in recipes was […]
I had never heard of dried beef, other than machaca or beef jerky, until I tried this recipe. And it works amazingly well in this dip. This is a recipe from David’s mom and we have enjoyed it many times, usually when we are watching playoff or championship […]
I love potatoes! I may have said that before but I will say that again. And though I am usually not a fan of eating breakfast, the weekends are usually an exception. This recipe combines two flavors I love: papas and chorizo (potatoes and chorizo). And if you […]
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 […]
This is Mexican comfort food. I remember my Mom making a similar soup and I can tell you that this is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I loved the large, flavorful pieces of zucchini, carrot and corn, even when I was 5 years […]
Public libraries are amazing! I love browsing through the stacks and taking home books, magazines, DVDs, etc. that we get to enjoy for a while and then return for others to continue the same process. This recipe is from a book I found on one of those browsing […]
Whenever people ask me what my favorite food is, I find it hard to answer. There is so much out there that I love to eat! But I usually answer: “enchiladas.” I like enchiladas because they can change dramatically based on its ingredients. You have the basic sauce, […]
My father is from Michoacán and this is a soup from his home state and I guess mine as well, in some way. I remember him talking about fishing in one of the largest lakes in México: Pátzcuaro. I also remember him coming back from visiting family with […]
I love the color combination in this dish! And the simple combination of flavors works very well alongside many dishes. Chayote is a light green vegetable that is part of the squash family. It has a very mild taste, but its texture makes it a good addition to […]
On our first full day here in Ixtapa, I made a nice pot of black beans, knowing that there were many ways we could use them. This is one of them. For dinner last night, I made this salsa to serve over some simple sautéed chicken breasts we […]
Beans and rice have been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. We had beans and rice at almost every meal when we were growing up. They are a delicious and nutritious combination. And inexpensive. A win-win-win! The name for this recipe comes […]
Salmon is not a typical ingredient in Mexican food and I don’t usually like to eat fish. But if there is one fish I like to eat, it is salmon. I came across this recipe in Marge Poore’s 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook and I knew that I wanted […]
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 […]
As I said in an earlier post, I love macaroni and cheese. It is comfort food that seems to taste especially delicious in winter. I have a collection of mac and cheese recipes and this is one of them. This comes from Richard Sandoval’s New Latin Flavors cookbook. […]
There are a lot of guacamole recipes out there and this is mine. This is a BASIC recipe for me because it is delicious and my Mom made it often. I may have mentioned this before, but I remember sitting at home watching something on TV or reading […]
el chino latino cocina 