(This post is a proud participant in Paleta Week 2016 put on by Lola's Cocina. Lola has put together a fabulous collection of authentic paleta recipes that will keep your freezer stocked all summer. You can check it out here. Thanks Lola!) The following photo is proof that your kitchen is already capable of making a delicious...
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Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
For months I've been saying "You can substitute Feta if you don't have Cotija." And now I can finally say "You can substitute Cotija if you don't have Feta." That's what happens when your kitchen is brimming with Mexican cooking ingredients -- they find ways to improve other dishes that aren't typically labeled 'Mexican'. That's the case...
Mexican Black Bean Soup
My new favorite soup. Easy to make, filling, and it tastes incredible. Sound too good to be true? Mother Nature deserves the credit here as the simple black bean is doing most of the heavy lifting. Our job is to add just enough flava to make these nutritional powerhouses sing. Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe...
Cascabel Chile Salsa
Cascabel Chiles are the quiet kid in the back of the classroom. Their smaller size and mild heat has kept them off most people's radar. Named after the distinctive rattle their seeds make, Cascabels are typically paired with other, more robust chiles to make up for their perceived shortcomings. But Cascabels have a unique flavor that can easily...