The Oscars come once a year and like other "holidays" it's a moment in time to make some delicious snacks for friends and family. We are sharing one of our new favorite snacks called Tequila Lime Chile Caramel Popcorn. Art and I will be...
Read moreAbout: Stephen Chavez
Recent Posts by Stephen Chavez
SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF TACOS RECIPE
Here's a recipe idea for your leftover corned beef roast - Corned Beef Tacos. Pour yourself a good Irish whiskey cocktail and perhaps the lucky leprechaun will come to visit you.
The week before St. Patrick's Day...
SHRIMP AGUACHILE WITH SPICY HASS AVOCADO SAUCE
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...
Read moreCHORIZO 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,...
Read moreCHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA SKILLET
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 moreRecent Comments by Stephen Chavez
- March 10, 2022 on RED MOLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS TO CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
- March 10, 2022 on HOMEMADE BEEF CHILE COLORADO RECIPE -True Mexican Comfort Food
- March 10, 2022 on FRIJOLES CHARROS
- March 10, 2022 on MENUDO ROJO — From Peasant Food to a Mexican Classic
- March 10, 2022 on HOW TO MAKE STEAK PICADO WITH HATCH CHILE