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Tacos con poblano, elote y acelgas con crema y queso panela

2020-08-26T11:00:13+02:00

Poblano peppers are hands down my favorite chile. In their raw form, they add more punch than a green bell pepper and when roasted, their flavor is (...)

Soyrizo bean sopes recipe

2018-03-02T12:22:45+01:00

Have you ever had sopes from your local taco shop? They’re a thick tortilla, anywhere from a 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch thickness, with a crispy outside and a soft (...)

Egyptian-style stewed eggplant with chickpeas

2018-02-23T11:05:08+01:00

My favorite color is purple. Have I mentioned that to you before? Equal amounts of high energy red and calming stable blue, it's a well balanced, luxurious (...)

Chicharrones en salsa roja - pork rinds in red chili sauce

2018-02-06T11:00:30+01:00

{a breath} The phone ringing finally got me out of bed. It was a Friday. I don’t have to be at work until 11 a.m. on Fridays so I usually have a bit of a (...)

How to make caldo de res mexican beef vegetable soup

2018-01-29T11:27:24+01:00

Even when it isn't chilly out, I often go searching for a bowl of something comforting and nourishing. I'm one of those people who can eat soup for lunch or (...)

True pound cake: a delicious classic dessert

2017-11-15T10:25:14+01:00

It’s the scent that grabs hold of you first. Escaping through the nooks and crannies and crevices, seeking out a willing host, penetrating your nostrils as it (...)

How to cook beef tongue Chile Verde tacos

2017-07-12T09:40:53+02:00

Part three of a three-part series on how to cook a 5-pound beef tongue for three different Mexican dishes. Today, it's chile verde style! Chile verde is not (...)

My Favorite Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

2017-06-05T11:44:15+02:00

I love cornbread. It’s pure comfort food. One that I still indulge in every once in a while. Cornbread can be a very controversial subject so let me just get (...)

Rosemary olive oil popcorn with garlic parmesan and smoked paprika

2016-08-22T12:39:40+02:00

Inspired by my recent trip to Capay Valley, this rosemary olive oil popcorn is a spicy variation of my classic stovetop version. When it comes to salty snacks, (...)

Roasted cherry vanilla bean frozen yogurt

2016-08-08T15:19:55+02:00

Try this healthier frozen treat that is lower in fat with less cholesterol and sugar than a traditional custard-based ice cream. Most cooks love kitchen tools (...)