Some people like them crunchy, others like them tender and moist. Like many things in life, I want the best of both worlds when it comes to homemade carnitas. I want the chunks of pork to be fork-tender, moist and flavorful, but there’s something about the end process of roasting the carnitas that transforms the […]
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Pots and pans are the lifelines for every cook. We depend on quality cookware to make our favorite dishes for family and friends. When we got to work with Princess House’s Mi Cocina Casserole + More, we instantly fell in love like we have with other cookware products from Princess House, a company that makes […]
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Although we have bookshelves bursting with cookbooks, I strongly believe that some of the best recipes come from the heart and family. Last week Art and I were visiting his tia Esperanza out in Compton. She has one of those classic Mexican homes with a manicured front lawn and a walkway lined with large bushes […]
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This is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own. If you can close your eyes and imagine the sweet aroma of a steamed corn dumpling, you’ll have a pretty good idea about Corundas. Corundas come from the Mexican State of Michoacán, where the indigenous peoples, known as the Purépechas, have been […]
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When faced with adversity, make cheese. That’s the story of a young immigrant couple back in the 1970s who began their journey making a life for themselves and their children in the United States. From selling cheese store to store in the back of their green Pontiac, four decades later, Cacique is the largest fresh […]
Continue ReadingThis is a sponsored post by Cacique Inc. All opinions are my own. Gorditas mean “little fat ones” in Spanish, and during big family dinners it also means full, satisfied pansas. Making gorditas with Cacique’s Queso Enchilado is a special treat that does involve a little bit of labor like homemade tortillas or making tamales. […]
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I am not sure why I don’t make tostadas more at home? Think about it. You have a crispy corn tortilla that carries frijoles, juicy meat, and host of fresh and delicious ingredients. And, if you’re thinking about your waistline and incorporating more greens and vegetables into all of your dishes like me, the tostada […]
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As a big boy who sometimes feels like a tamal in certain clothes, I often seek out a healthier version of traditional Mexican dishes. I want all the flavor, but realized I need to make smarter choices in the preparation and ingredients. I developed this recipe for Green Chile Enchiladas with Nopalitos and Mushrooms to […]
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In this fried chicken recipe below, I have flavored the egg wash with a Louisiana-style hot sauce to marinate and season the chicken. The meat turns out so juicy and tasty from the vinegar and heat of the hot sauce. The key is to let the chicken bathe in the egg wash with the hot sauce […]
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Growing up I had no shortage of hearty Mexican soups thanks to my mom. I had my favorites like menudo and pozole, and when I conjure these memories I always think of my mama. But with caldo de res, or beef soup, I always think of my dad. It is not because he cooked it […]
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