Paleterías – ice pop shops – have some of the most attractively displayed items in México: frozen pops, made from crushed fresh fruit. Lined up according to flavor, they present a spectrum of colors, from the creamy white of the guanabana to the bright pink of the watermelon. Use any tropical fruit available, and don’t worry about removing […]
Continue ReadingStore bought pita bread can easily be transformed into something a bit more interesting to serve with hummus and other dips. Sumac berries are from the plant Rhus glabra, not to be confused with Rhus toxicodendron, a poisonous plant. Dried, crushed sumac berries are available on line at zamourispices.com or at grocery stores in cities with large Middle Eastern populations, both […]
Continue ReadingServe this Mexican pistachio cilantro pesto over pasta, or spread it on a pounded thin chicken breast filet and roll up to form a spiral before sautéing. Or place a dollop of it on crackers with goat cheese. Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted pistachio kernels ¾ cup chopped cilantro 1 large garlic clove, peeled and chopped […]
Continue ReadingA very light coating of olive oil is just enough to adhere the pistachiocrust mixture to the chicken without using egg. This contemporary Mexican recipe is also a nice preparation for fish filets. Baking eliminates a lot of fat and calories. Place it on a torta roll spread with refried beans and top with avocado, […]
Continue ReadingEsta ensalada fue inspirada por los enormes aguacates que compramos en el mercado se San Blas Atempa, un pequeño pueblo afuera de Tehuantepec. Habíamos visto unos parecidos en Chiapas, pero nos dijeron que estos se cultivaban localmente. Lo jugoso de los gajos de naranja hacen un buen contraste de textura con lo cremoso de los […]
Continue ReadingThis salad was inspired by the nearly football-size avocados we bought in the market in San Blas Atempa, a small town right outside Tehuantepec. We had seen some similar ones from Chiapas, but were told that these were locally grown. The juiciness of the orange segments makes a nice textural contrast to the creaminess of […]
Continue ReadingLos dos tipos de calabaza utilizados en éste platillo, al igual que las semillas de calabaza y flor de calabaza, son ingredientes característicos de la cocina del centro de México. Si no puede conseguir chilacayote en su área, sustitúyalo con crookneck squash. Los quintoniles son verduras comestibles, similares a espinaca cambray, el cual se puede utilizar. Al […]
Continue ReadingBoth types of squash used in this dish, along with pumpkin seeds and squash blossoms, are characteristic ingredients in Central Mexican cooking. If chilacayote is unavailable in your area, substitute crookneck squash. Quintoniles are an edible green, similar in taste to lamb’s quarters or baby spinach, which can be used. Roasting the vegetables and toasting the greens […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 1/4 taza de aceite 1 1/2 tazas de arroz blanco 1/2 cebolla mediana, picada 2 – 3 jitomates chicos 2 dientes de ajo 3 1/4 taza de agua o caldo de pollo 1 taza de verdura congelada (chícharos, zanahorias, elotes o una combinación de estos (opcional) Sal al gusto Procedimiento: Limpia el arroz, […]
Continue ReadingEsta sopa es una especialidad del estado de Yucatán. A pesar de que se desarrolló en un clima cálido, es una buena comida para el invierno. La variedad de limón llamada Citrus limetta crece en abundancia en Yucatán, aunque otras variedades de limón pueden ser utilizadas al preparar esta sopa. Ingredientes Para el caldo: 1 pollo entero, […]
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