Ana María Flores Sánchez Ingredients: 1/2 kilo ground beef 1/2 kilo ground pork 8 large sausages 4 eggs 1 poblano peppers, cleaned, seeds and veins removed and chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. chicken bullion concentrate 1/4 C. worcestershire Sauce 6 Tbsp. bread crumbs 12 thin slices of bacon 1 Tbsp. oil Salt to taste. […]
Continue Reading1 pound calabaza (pattypan or zucchini) stems removed, cubed 1 large potato, peeled and cubed 8 cups chicken stock 2 large leeks, chopped, including 1 inch green (Substitute 3-4 large spring onions or a mix of onions and leeks) 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 chiles serrano, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped ¼ cup butter 2 cups cilantro, rinsed, finely […]
Continue ReadingWhether leftover roasted duck or store-bought or homemade confit is used, the green salsa, with the slight tartness of tomatillos, is a perfect foil for the rich flavor of duck. The salsa is also good as a dip with totopos or tortilla chips. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon duck fat or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, cut into thin […]
Continue ReadingThis is typical of the desserts prepared in the Colonial-era convents, most of which have been handed down and made just as they were then. The fact that it is milk-free makes it a good dessert for those who can’t eat dairy products. For the custard 3 egg whites 12 egg yolks ¼ teaspoon […]
Continue ReadingDried chiles, tomatoes and tomatillos come together in a versatile sauce that serves as a table salsa or a condiment for meat or chicken. This recipe is adapted from the Larousse de la Cocina Mexicana. Ingredients: 3 cascabel chiles, fried lightly in oil, seeded and deveined 2 ancho chiles, fried lightly in oil, seeded and deveined […]
Continue ReadingBeer is a great addition to marinades for grilled chicken. Here, the beer and chipotle lend a distinctive taste to the traditional Sonoran roadside-style grilled chicken. If the weather is too cool for grilling, use the broiler. Chicken is a nice empty canvas for the assertive flavor of this marinade. Ingredients 1 cup dark Mexican […]
Continue ReadingFresh or frozen artichoke hearts are good sautéed, and even better with poblano chiles and green onions. This is a tasty side dish with a simple main, such as chicken cutlets. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced into thin crescents (lunitas) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded […]
Continue ReadingAfter poultry, pork is the most popular meat to serve in pipián sauces, and goes particularly well with green pipián, where the fresh green chiles and herbs counterbalance the richness of pork. Made with vegetable broth instead of meat or poultry broth, pipián verde makes a good vegetarian dish. Cut into large chunks and cooked in broth or roasted in the […]
Continue ReadingThis soup is a Mexican classic, and though it is said to have originated in Jalisco, it is found on menus throughout the country. This version is hearty enough to serve as a one-dish meal. The ingredient that gives this soup its distinctive flavor is the chipotle chile. Place the chicken, onion, garlic, chiles, cilantro and salt […]
Continue ReadingThis is a basic recipe for a Mexican avocado smoothie. Feel free to add banana, strawberries, or even apple, and to substitute soy milk for regular milk. It’s a great way to start the day with the generous dose of vitamins contained in avocados, the calcium in the milk and the probiotics in the yogurt. […]
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