Lots of Picadillo eatin' over here. If you're familiar with our Mexican Picadillo from a couple weeks ago then you can easily add this Chipotle-Cinnamon version to your kitchen repertoire. It uses the same process, but it adds a fiery dose of Chipotle-Cinnamon flavor to create a savory, unique batch of Picadillo that just might...
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Homemade Salsa Using A Molcajete
Making salsa with a molcajete will give you a quick taste of civilization missing the mark. Yes, blenders and food processors are massively convenient, but that doesn't mean they are superior to an old fashioned bowl and club. Mortar and pestle would be the more accepted terminology, and if you're in Latin America it's referred...
Spicy Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
Curtido is a pickled cabbage delight that also happens to be a great investment. Spend a few minutes building a batch and you'll have the option of nibbling on it for the next few weeks. In Central America it's common to serve curtido with pupusas and other corn cakes, but you can use it on...
Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pockets
These tortilla pockets have lots in common with pupusas, gorditas and tostadas, but they're kind of their own bird. You can definitely put them in the "experimental" category, but I think it's worth keeping the technique in mind as it might save you one day when you are knee deep in masa dough. The original...