Sequels can be disappointing right? (Caddyshack 2, Jaws 2, Speed 2 Cruise Control!!!) But sometimes they can unexpectedly take on a life of their own: Aliens, Empire Strikes Back, Godfather Part II. This article is the sequel to Authentic Mexican Cooking Ingredients Part I, and I'm hoping it does better than Caddyshack 2. Sure, it's helpful...
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So Many Ranchera Sauce Recipes -- Where's Your Sweet Spot?
You know that telephone game where you whisper a message to the first person and then go around the ring to see how close the final message is to the original? Well, Ranchera Sauce has been around the telephone ring a few times and it's taken on all sorts of idiosyncrasies from the players. Taking a...
Chili Lime Peanuts -- Cacahuates Enchilados
Cozumel's blazing sun can eat up your energy muy rapido. When sunset finally rolls around there's a chance you'll end up looking like this: If I'm beached like that my first choice for instant energy would always be a big handful of cacahuates. Preferably with limon. Peanuts play a surprisingly substantial role in Mexican cuisine. You'll see them combined with...
Enfrijoladas Recipe -- What To Do With All Those Mexican Beans
Enfrijoladas are one of Mexico's most common 'dinner in a hurry' meals. They are less common north of the border because people tend to limit beans to the 'side dish' realm. But that usually means they've never tried warm corn tortillas drenched in a chili-infused bean puree. Enfrijoladas also happens to be on the lookout for a stable, long term relationship. It's more than willing...