Chiles rellenos — poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, covered with beaten egg whites and fried — are a perennial Mexican favorite. They are served in a savory tomato broth. Ingredients 2 cups oil 8 poblano peppers 3 cups grated Manchego, Chihuahua, Gouda or farmer’s cheese 5 eggs, separated 4 small tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes […]
Continue ReadingWhen preparing cactus (nopal) paddles, make sure you wear gloves to avoid the agüates or tiny thorns. Use a potato peeler or small paring knife to remove them. Ingredients: 12 tender cactus (nopal) paddles 3 C. water 6 slices of Manchego or Panela cheese 1/4 onion, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 clove garlic Salt to taste 1/2 C. […]
Continue ReadingThis northern Mexican recipe, which typifies the outdoor cooking characteristic of the region, is adapted from Larousse de la Cocina Mexicana by Alicia Gironelli. One end of a leg of lamb is thicker than the other, going from about 1 – 2 ½ inches thick, making it easy to satisfy the different tastes for rare, medium and […]
Continue ReadingMexican cauliflower ‘rice’ is a clever way to cut down on carbs from white rice, and it is amazing how much the “grains” produced by grating cauliflower resemble grains of rice. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 2 roma tomatoes, chopped ½ white onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 jalapeño chiles, chopped 1 tablespoon olive or […]
Continue ReadingWe had been told to look for this by friends who had been to the Isthmus, and it proved to be a good tip. It is very different from the usual north-of-the-border concept of cornbread, since it is made with ground corn rather than corn flour and has a unique consistency. The bread we bought […]
Continue ReadingAh! Nectar of the Gods! Bacchus never had it so good! When I think of tequila, the following things come to mind: a really quaint, clean little Mexican town about 90 minutes from my home; clear liquid in little shot glasses beside red liquid in shot glasses along with a plate of lemon and salt; […]
Continue ReadingFruit desserts, whether candied, crystallized or compotes, are among the most popular throughout the state of Chiapas. This one is more like a pudding, and may be served chilled or at room temperature, depending upon the time of year and the other courses being served. Chiapans have a collective sweet tooth, and the amount of […]
Continue ReadingThe Juchitan seafood restaurant Mariscos d’ Marlo is understandably popular among locals, with its large, attractive servings of the freshest fish and shellfish. After a wonderfully filling Sunday seafood dinner, I began asking, as usual, for one or two recipes for dishes we had particularly enjoyed. The cooks invited me into the kitchen and gave […]
Continue ReadingPilar Cabrara created this dressing was designed for her exclusive Oaxaca Salad. Ingredients 100 ml (about 3 fluid ounces) adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo) 250 ml (about 8 fluid ounces) of apple cider vinegar 125 ml (about 4 fluid ounces) of olive oil 50 grams (about 1 ¾ ounces) of fresh […]
Continue ReadingThis Mexican peach chipotle jam is so easy to make with canned chipotles in adobo sauce, and good with any kind of bread, grilled pork or poultry, or cheese and crackers. Ingredients 2 ½ pounds ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and chopped 2 pounds granulated sugar Juice of one lemon 2 chipotles in adobo, seeds removed, […]
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