I love it. There is no better way to savor an avocado than in a good guacamole. What makes a good guacamole, though, is a matter of opinion. I was invited to a friend’s house for dinner a while back and guacamole was among the appetizers served. The other guests lauded the flavor and texture […]
Continue ReadingThis soup makes use of the zucchini squash and corn that abound in Mexican milpas and gardens north of the border in late summer. If fresh amaranth leaves are not available, use small, tender spinach leaves, along with dry amaranth cereal grains from the supermarket or health food store — these are actually the seeds of the plant […]
Continue ReadingIn this recipe, two of central Mexico’s favorite greens are combined with corn, radishes and green onions and dressed with a chile vinaigrette. This makes a good accompaniment to almost any barbequed meat, fish or fowl. Fresh corn kernels cut off the cob are best in this salad, but thawed frozen kernels may be used. […]
Continue ReadingBy not over blending the sauce once the herbs are added, a fresh flavor and texture of the herbs is retained. I have also enjoyed this sauce over hard-scrambled eggs at breakfast, alongside hot tortillas to make breakfast tacos. Ingredients: ¾ pound firm tomatillos 1 fresh chile serrano 1 medium white onion, roughly chopped […]
Continue Reading1 Kilo (2.2 lbs) Green peppers – poblanos 3/4 Kilo (1.5 lbs.) Tomatoes – chopped 2 Large onions – chopped 4 Tbsp. Oil 3 tsp.. Salt 1/2 Kilo (1.1 lbs.) of Queso Fresco or Farmer’s Cheese – crumbled Before beginning, know that peppers contain an oil that is very irritating to the skin and eyes […]
Continue ReadingAmaranth greens were a staple in pre-Hispanic Mexico until the Spanish friars declared amaranth a forbidden crop because the seeds were used by the indigenous people to form replicas of their gods. Thankfully, nutritious amaranth is now cultivated for its seeds, used in candy and cereal. The leaves are also widely used, especially in southern […]
Continue ReadingIn the introduction to her cookbook, Adela Fernandez talks about the flowers that adorned her father’s table and the heavily embroidered tablecloths and napkins, often with flower motifs, that were made especially for his theme meals. The food served often contained flowers, including hibiscus, nasturtium, squash blossoms and colorín, or “bird’s tongue.” This recipe for Aztec squash […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 5 large Beefsteak tomatoes or 10 plum tomatoes, roasted 2 poblano peppers, roasted and thinly sliced 1/2 onion, sliced lengthwise 4 Tbsp. oil Salt to taste Preparation: Grind the tomatoes in a blender, add salt to taste, set aside. In a skilet, heat oil then fry onion and peppers until onions are soft. Add […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. butter 3 eggs 2 tsps. sugar 1 1/2 tsps. salt 3/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. rice flour 2 tsps. baking powder 3 oz. farmer’s cheese 1 lb. grated zucchini or, the kernels from 7 ears of corn ground in a blender with a […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1/2 kilo peruvian beans (pinto beans make a decent substitute) 2 qts. water 1 C. oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 chipotle pepper, chopped finely ro ground with a little water (optional) Salt to taste Preparation: Bring the 2 qts. of water to a boil in a pressure cooker, stock pot or bean pot. […]
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