Shrimp Aguachile has become one of Art's and my favorite seafood dishes. We seek it out every time we try a new mariscos restaurant. That's how we judge whether or not the restaurant is up to snuff. More about avocados -- Is it me or do...
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CHORIZO CON HUEVOS
Nothing smelled better on a Saturday morning than my mom's Chorizo con Huevos. As an adult I would come home on a weekend or during the holidays and it was the warm aromas of the spicy chorizo that took me right back to my...
Read moreHUEVOS A LA MEXICANA – A Mexican Breakfast Classic
How can something so simple taste so good? Huevos a la Mexicana is one of those traditional Mexican breakfasts you want to master. This dish is super easy to make, tasty, and healthy! It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and you probably have...
Read moreMEXCAN CHRISTMAS APPLE SALAD RECIPE
Crisp red apples, raisins, celery, pineapple, and pecans are some of the ingredients in this classic Mexican Christmas Apple Salad recipe. The fruit and nuts are tossed with sour cream and mayonnaise sweetened ever so gently with a squeeze of agave syrup. The salad is not...
Read morePOZOLE ROJO
This Pozole Rojo, or “red” pozole, is made with pork shoulder or shanks, red chiles, and lots of hominy corn. Although in our photos, the soup looks loaded with goodness, the soup itself is quite simple with pork and hominy and a light broth. Serve...
Read moreAlbondigas Soup – Meatball Soup Perfect for Wintertime
It is perfect weather for a warm, hearty bowl of Albóndigas or meatball soup. Although Albóndigas originated in Spain, the meatball soup is popular throughout Mexico. We've had the soup with a light clear broth and with more of a spicy tomato broth. Of course,...
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How to Make Chicken Tinga
A good Chicken Tinga recipe brings boring shredded chicken to life with chipotles in adobo sauce lending their smoky flavor and heat. Serve the Chicken Tinga in a burrito with rice and beans, or on top of a tostada, taco or sope....
Read moreHOW TO MAKE COCTEL DE CAMARONES
This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - Coctel de Camarones - immediately takes me to a small beach off of Baja California where the ocean breeze feels good under the warm sun. SIMPLY HEAVEN Every spoonful of the Mexican shrimp cocktail has me imagining I am...
Read moreCHAMPURRADO ICE CREAM RECIPE
Why do we have to wait for winter to enjoy the sweet flavor of a favorite Mexican hot beverage, Champurrado? In the heat of summer, it's all about homemade ice cream in our household. Inspired by the thick hot chocolate...
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- February 9, 2021 on SHRIMP AGUACHILE WITH SPICY HASS AVOCADO SAUCE
- February 9, 2021 on GRILLED TOMATILLO GUACAMOLE
- January 24, 2021 on BRAZILIAN CHAYOTE “XUXU” SALAD
- January 11, 2021 on GRANDMA’S CAPIROTADA RECIPE – Simple and Classic
- December 13, 2020 on HOMEMADE BEEF CHILE COLORADO RECIPE -True Mexican Comfort Food