Ingredientes: 400 gr. tomates verdes pelados y lavados 4 pzas de chile serrano, lavados 1/4 pza de cebolla 1 diente de ajo cilantro al gusto (5 ramitas) sal al gusto Procedimiento: Se ponen a asar en un comal o en una cacerola el tomate, los chiles, la cebolla y el ajo. Se dejan enfriar. Se […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 lb. tomatillos, husked and washed 4 serrano peppers, washed 1/4 onion 1 garlic clove Cilantro to taste (5 sprigs or so) Salt to taste Preparation: Toast the tomatillos, peppers, onion and garlic on a hot griddle. Allow the toasted ingredients to cool. Grind all ingredients in a blender, pour into a serving dish […]
Continue ReadingI bought shrimp last week at the Central de Abasto. After looking, smelling, touching, checking prices I finally bought tender and flavorful medium- size shrimp for 75 pesos a kilo – versus 185 pesos at the supermarket. Since I was not going to be cooking them right away, I froze them according to the advice […]
Continue ReadingThis salsa retains the fresh, green taste of tomatillos that have not been boiled. It can be made ahead, except for the avocado, which should be added right before serving. Just about everyone who tastes this, served as a dip with totopos (corn chips), asks for the recipe. Ingredients: 12 tomatillos, husks peeled 1 small white onion, […]
Continue ReadingThis sauce originated in Huatusco, in north central Veracruz. Comapeños are very small, dried red chiles abundant in this region. You can substitute chiles de arbol for the comapeños, but I recommend using less, since I find the arbol chiles to be hotter. If you do any traveling around Mexico, look for comapeño chiles in the markets of Orizaba and Cordoba, Veracruz. This recipe is […]
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This can be used as a glaze or a barbeque sauce. Try serving it spooned over cream cheese as a dip or spread for crackers, or with small meatballs for hors d’oeuvres. It can be strained for use as a glaze, but for a dip with cream cheese it is better with some texture. Ingredients […]
Continue ReadingThe colonial silver mining town of Alamos, Sonora was designed by the king of Spain’s personnal architect and remains every bit as impressive today as it was three hundred years ago. While staying at Alamos’ beautiful Hacienda de los Santos, I taught a cooking course which included this version of filet mignon in chipotle sauce. […]
Continue ReadingThis dish is easy and elegant enough for company, as well as a delicious every-day comida. It may be made ahead and reheated, covered. Ingredients: 1 3 1/2-4 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 1/2 medium white onion, studded with 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 6 whole black peppercorns water to cover salt or powdered chicken […]
Continue ReadingPipian, made with ground chiles and seeds, is usually served with chicken. Duck makes it an elegant dish to serve dinner guests and is especially suitable in the cooler months. This column has featured recipes for green pipian and this month presents a red pipian sauce that can be used with duck, chicken, or pork. Ingredients For the […]
Continue ReadingThis recipe is a house specialty at Chialingo’s restaurant in Cholula. It makes a good appetizer for a Mexican dinner, or could be served with a salad as a light lunch or supper. Epazote goes particularly well with cheese dishes and mushroom dishes, and is indispensible in Oaxacan mole verde. It has become easy to […]
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