Tinga de Pollo (Chicken with Chipotle and Onions)

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

Kimchi Quesadillas

I am continously amazed at how good kimchi recipes are and how easy this condiment is to use. These kimchi quesadillas are exceptional and really hit the tastebuds in a very good way. Crusty tortilla with a layer of kimchi sandwiched in between two layers of a great melting cheese, Oaxaca. A creamy sour cream … Continue reading

Hibiscus Pickled Red Onions

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

TikTok Hack for Folding Quesadillas with a Pizza Recipe

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

Quick Small Batch Pickled Jalapenos

Pickling is a means of preserving the shelf life of food by fermentation in brine (like kimchi) or immersion in vinegar like most of our grocery store pickles. There are no preservatives or artificial colors and the taste and texture of homemade is much better than pickled jalapenos you can buy from  the grocery. They … Continue reading