Tostadas are one of my big discoveries after spending time in Mexico. I never made them before Cozumel, and now I munch on them on a weekly basis! There is something tremendously satisfying about eating them -- maybe it's the crunch, maybe it's the higher fillings-to-tortilla ratio....either way I am hooked on them 🙂...
Easy Peruano Bean Soup (Canary, Mayocoba)
In addition to some awesome refried beans, you can use the recent batch of Peruano beans to make a quick, delicious batch of soup. Peruano beans have a distinct flavor that I regularly crave, but please just use this post as permission to make some soup! You can use any bean with this...
12 Mexican Soup Recipes -- Yum!
Before my time in Cozumel I didn't know that soup was such a big part of Mexican cuisine. And now I'm a convert for life 🙂 Fiddling with these soup recipes has been one of the highlights of my Mexican cooking journey. I hope that my experimenting will bring you and your family lots...
Mayocoba Pot Beans
I've gotten a few emails about these Mayocoba beans from Rancho Gordo and I finally got around to making a batch: Overall I thought they were delish and on par with varieties I've tried in the past. Once cooked they have a mild, buttery flavor that makes them a prime choice for some epic batches...
Quick Batch of Peruano Pot Beans
What a treat to have some Peruano Beans back in the house! Somehow it's been close to a year since I've made these, but if you're new to them please don't wait that long! Peruano beans have been one of my favorite kitchen discoveries -- you can use them anytime Black or Pinto are called for, ...
Chili con Carne
I've been swimming in Chili con Carne lately, have you tried it yet? Using dried chiles will give you a massive upgrade in flavor and will most likely put this classic Tex-Mex dish on regular rotation for you. Please give it a go when you're craving comfort food as it fits the bill ...
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup -- So Good!
Lots of Vegetarian Tortilla Soup here lately -- it's such a simple dish to make but I get tons of mileage from it. Feel free to customize the final garnishes to your liking, but no skimping on the crispy tortilla strips! The combo of the tortilla strips and the delicious broth is ...
Quick, Delicious Batch of Pinto Bean Soup
I hope this Quick, Delicious Batch of Pinto Bean Soup is further proof that Mexican soup recipes can be quite forgiving! I was low on tomatoes, lacking chipotles, and stuck with some generic canned beans.... And it was still dee-licous :) How To Make a Quick Batch of Pinto Bean Soup Of ...