Announce to your family that you'll be serving Albondigas for dinner and you're guaranteed to get some concerned looks. Albondigas isn't exactly a common phrase North of the Border, but once you put a plate of these Mexican Meatballs on the table everyone will know exactly what you're talking about. They are the very definition...
Salsa Roja
The ingredient list for Salsa Roja will change based on which region you're in, and who's cooking it, and what kind of mood they're in. In other words, there are countless interpretations of Mexico's most common salsa. I've been getting questions about it lately, so I wanted to offer up a couple options that should...
Mexican Frittata
If your weekly grocery list includes Mexican cooking ingredients then most likely you've already got everything you need to make a zippy Mexican Frittata. Frittatas are wildly versatile, and while many chefs will use them to showcase exotic flavor combos, the truth is they seem to work best when they are partnering up with the...
Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink
Head back in time to a world without soda and it'll be much easier to find a refreshing glass of Horchata. Or you can skip the time machine and make your own batch at home. Horchata is one of Mexico's most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you're new to this...
Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips with Potatoes
Finally a Rajas recipe! Get in the habit of buying fresh poblanos and you'll always have the option of whipping up a batch of Rajas. These are roasted poblano strips drenched in a creamy sauce and they are easily one of Mexican cuisine's most common side dishes. I typically add potato and some stock to...
Easy Adobo Sauce
Adobo sauce has been around the block. It's become an all-purpose term for seasoning or spice, but to find an authentic version your best bet is to head back in time a few hundred years. Grinding your own chili peppers will help complete that journey, and in doing so you might just find a flavor combo...
Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches)
Most likely you already have everything you need to make a batch of these Molletes. And that's how they've become such a staple in Mexican cuisine -- they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you're running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly made Pico de...
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This is the homemade enchilada sauce I always come back to. Ancho chili peppers give it a rich, complex flavor that works wonders when it's gooped over some crispy corn tortillas. Enchilada sauce also happens to freeze quite well, so I've gotten in the habit of making an oversized batch and freezing a few portions. ...
Charro Beans
Charro Beans! You'll be hard pressed to find an authentic batch of Charro Beans anywhere north of the border, so it's high time to make your own! Charro roughly translates as cowboy, so these beans have always been associated with ranch lifestyle in Mexico. Luckily for us, you can make a hearty, delicious batch of...
Avocado Tips and Recipes
The essence of most New Year's food resolutions could be distilled into a single sentence... Eat more avocados. Avocados are one of those rare superfoods that actually taste good, so it's no surprise they are more popular now than they've ever been. After wading through some of the boring stuff (nutritional benefits) we'll get to...