You’ll discover there are a variety of ways Mexican cooks prepare frijoles/beans. They are a staple in my household and one of the best ways I like to prepare them are with bacon or salted pork, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a pinch of cumin. Some folks call these Charro Beans. I learned how to make […]
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During the holidays we make a lot of pinto beans for our tamale dinners. I always freeze the left-overs for future use like when I am looking for appetizers to serve our New Year’s Eve guests. The fried platano cups have the flavor, weight and heartiness of a fried potato skin. You can find these, […]
Continue ReadingAs diverse as the U.S. Latino community, so, too, are the recipes for sofrito. Whether you are from Cuba, Mexico or Colombia, every country and region has its own version of sofrito, one of the basic flavor foundations for many traditional Latin dishes. And, if you ask anyone from those countries about who has the […]
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