Since pre-Hispanic tmes, beans have been a staple in the Mexican kitchen. They appear in a world of traditional recipes, from frijoles refritos or refried beans to frijoles charros (cowbooy beans) and many many more. Ingredients 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) black or pinto beans 1 harge onion 1 head of garlic, whole, unpeeled 5 tablespoons of salt or to […]
Continue ReadingNothing says autumn like pumpkins, and this dish, with the smoky flavor of roasted poblano chiles, captures the colors of turning leaves. Serve it, along with rice and salad, as a vegetarian main dish, or a side dish with grilled or roasted meat or poultry. Ingredients: 3 pounds West Indian pumpkin (calabaza) or butternut squash […]
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 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 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. […]
Continue ReadingBricklayers in Mexico have traditionally prepared their midday meal at the job site and, because this salsa al albañil requires no cooking other than boiling the tomatillos, it was popular with them. It can be made in a molcajete (mortar) or blender, or all ingredients can be finely chopped. When this Mexican bricklayers’ salsa is served over eggs, […]
Continue ReadingThis versatile Mexican carrot pudding can be served as a side dish or a dessert. As a side dish, it is made with cheese, and as a dessert, with raisins and nuts. Here, it is presented as a dessert. Somewhat akin to a coffee cake, it goes well with coffee or tea. The recipe is […]
Continue ReadingJust as the green known commonly as lamb’s quarters goes by many different names north of the border — among them, goosefoot, pigweed and mutton tops — so does it have myriad names in Mexico, depending upon the region and indigenous language. Originally a wild Old World green, it was naturalized in North America and […]
Continue ReadingThe addition of mamey makes cakes incredibly moist. Try adding mamey pulp instead of pumpkin pulp to muffin recipes. This one is adapted from a pumpkin cake recipe and makes good cupcakes, too. Ingredients For the cake: 2 cups sugar ¾ cup oil 4 eggs 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking […]
Continue ReadingAunque las habas frescas solo aparecen en los mercados del centro de México durante la primavera, la versión seca está disponible todo el año y se cuece en menos tiempo que otros frijoles secos. Publiqué una receta para sopa de habas al estilo de Puebla en la edición de noviembre del 2003 de México Connect, […]
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