Guadalupe Moreno who runs Mi Moreno, a tacos de guisado business in the Bay Area shared this recipe which appeared in New York Times cooking and sounds like a winner. It is perfect in tacos, in a burrito, on top of crisp tostados with lettuce and salsa, inside quesadillas or as a tamal filling. To … Continue reading
I have made refried beans before, see Spicy Mexican Refried Beans, but this recipe contributed by Kay Chun of New York Times Cooking, uses canned pinto beans (could use black beans). It’s one of the best, if not the best, refried bean recipe I can recall. Fresh ingredients such as onions, green peppers (could add … Continue reading
This is a component of a Mexican recipe that Yotam Ottolenghi developed with one of his test kitchen chefs, Ixta Belfrage. I have never tasted such well balanced, flavorful pickled red onions. They are perfect for Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes with the addition of shaved lime peel and hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus flowers are a popular … Continue reading
Normally I enjoy a stir-fry with lots of veggies but this beef recipe sounded very good and easy. Besides it had two of my favorites; tomatoes and green onions. This dish was served to the author as a young child who adapted her mother’s recipe using fresh tomatoes to a canned variety. It was very … Continue reading
What a wonderful way to make chicken that will be good in tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostados or even on a sandwich. Because it is made in a slow cooker it is a perfect dish to make during the warmer months. I often will plug it in on my deck! There are many versions … Continue reading
Are you looking for something new to grill? This recipe may be your answer. I enjoy eating and cooking Mexican food and Rick Bayless is one of my favorite sources. In his Mexican Everyday cookbook (2005) I found this spicy delicious chicken recipe that I could grill. I did change a few ingredients and directions… I … Continue reading
Along with your Mexican dinner of Barbacoa and Strawberry Horchata to cool off the heat, you need to finish the meal with this luscious, creamy, chocolate dessert. You can make this up to three days ahead and be ready to impress your guests. The Pots de Creme are not calorie free but there is no … Continue reading
Today is Cinco de Mayo. I don’t celebrate this holiday as many do but it turns out my recent recipes have been of Mexican origin. Actually, thanks to my sister who said I have not posted many Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes. My last post I made Mexican Barbacoa that cooked in my slow cooker for … Continue reading
TikTok is a video-sharing social networking app that allows users to create and share short form videos on any topic. It is the international version of China’s Douyin. To be honest I first heard about TikTok when Trump threatened to ban it in the United States – not sure why. I did however love this … Continue reading
This is another recipe from last year as I continue to decide what to do about my picture editing source. The changes they have made are not agreeing with me – too complicated or maybe I just don’t have the patience. Anyways, I am still working on this issue – any suggestions for picture editing? … Continue reading