Mexican roasted cauliflower tacos: Tacos de coliflor

The combination of the battering technique and the Baja Style Cabbage Slaw makes a copycat Mexican fish taco. Be sure to drizzle the roasted cauliflower tacos with the avocado sauce. Ingredients 1 2-pound head cauliflower 2 eggs ½ cup flour Salt to taste Light olive oil or vegetable oil for frying 12 corn tortillas Baja Style Cabbage Slaw […]

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Mexican peach chipotle jam: Mermelada de durazno y chipotle

This 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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Mexican pickled cauliflower: Coliflor en escabeche

The combination of the battering technique and the Baja Style Cabbage Slaw makes a copycat Mexican fish taco. Be sure to drizzle the roasted cauliflower tacos with the avocado sauce (below). Ingredients 1 2-pound head cauliflower 2 eggs ½ cup flour Salt to taste Light olive oil or vegetable oil for frying 12 corn tortillas Baja Style Cabbage […]

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Central Mexican style meat stew: Puchero del Valle de Mexico

Central Mexican style meat stew is perhaps the most famous Mexican puchero, and the one that comes to mind first when this dish is mentioned. It contains the classic Spanish combination of meats, vegetables and legumes, with the Mexican additions of chiles and tomatoes. Feel free to change or add to the selection of vegetables, varying according to what […]

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The comadre’s Russian Salad: Ensalada rusa de la comadre

The original Russian salad was made with smetana, a thick, slightly sour cream used in Russian and Finnish cooking. Variations may include shredded beef and a variety of vegetables, but potatoes and a creamy dressing, such as a mayonnaise dressing, are always the basic ingredients. The Spanish version, served as a tapa, includes the typically Iberian green […]

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