Jalisco Style Red Pozole: Pozole Rojo Jalisciense Karen Hursh Graber

In Jalisco, red pozole is more common than either white or green, and any red pozole, even if found in other regions, is usually called jalisciense or tapatío, meaning Jalisco style. The use of ... read more

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Basic White Pozole: Pozole Blanco Karen Hursh Graber

Some pozole recipes call for cooking the corn and the meat separately; however, I prefer the method presented in Adela Fernandez' La Tradicional Cocina Mexicana. The exception to this is chicken whi... read more

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Wild Mushroom Broth: Caldo de Hongos Silvestres Karen Hursh Graber

This is a basic recipe, to which may be added squash blossoms, cooked fava beans or shredded chicken. Some suggested mushrooms to use in the broth are coral mushrooms (rumeria rubripermanens), field mu... read more

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Tortilla Soup: Sopa Azteca Karen Hursh Graber

This is our most frequently requested soup recipe, quite often sought out by readers wanting to duplicate what they've just eaten in a Mexican restaurant. Although there are many variations, the follow... read more

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Sopa Azteca Lorraine Russo

Para 12 personas Ingredientes: 2 dientes de ajo finamente picados 2 tazas de cebolla picada 4 tazas de jitomate chico (saladet) picada 4 cucharaditas de margarina ... read more

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Aztec Soup Lorraine Russo

Serves 12 Ingredients: 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic 2 cups of chopped onion 4 cups of chopped tomato (pera or roma) 4 tsp. margarine 1 cup of your favorite t... read more

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About Leftover Beans Karen Hursh Graber

Leftovers are a saving grace in my house. I don't usually have a lot of time during the week to cook so I take advantage of my weekends to prepare large amounts of certain thingslike beans, tortillas a... read more

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Cream of Carrot: Crema de Zanahoria Ana María Flores Sánchez

Serves 4 The addition of poblano peppers to this seemingly simple soup turns it into a masterpiece. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo of carrots, washed, peeled and chopped 1/2 onion, cut in thin... read more

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Fresh corn pozole from southern Puebla: Elopozole de Tierra Caliente Karen Hursh Graber

In the northern and central parts of the state, southern Puebla is called " tierra caliente" — hot land — although it can get chilly in winter, especially in the mountains. Most pozole is made with hominy-like corn kernels that have been dried then soaked, but this one is made with fresh corn, called elote, thus giving rise to the name elopozole. read more

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Garlic soup from San Gabriel Chilac: Sopa de ajo Karen Hursh Graber

San Gabriel Chilac, the southern Puebla town known for hand-embroidered blouses and dresses, is a garlic-growing region providing this indispensable culinary ingredient to much of the area, where this ... read more

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Swiss Chard Noodle Soup: Sopa de Fideos con Acelgas Karen Hursh Graber

The Swiss chard in this recipe adds taste, texture and nutrition to the very common tomato-based Mexican noodle soup. Ingredients 1 quart home made chicken stock 2 roma tomatoes, roasted a... read more

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Nixtamal Para Pozole: Pozole Corn Karen Hursh Graber

Preparing dried corn for pozole is not difficult, and follows the same basic process as preparing corn for masa - tortilla dough, although for the latter the corn is soaked much longer. If the dried co... read more

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Mexican Noodle Soup with Chard: Sopa de Fideos con Acelgas Karen Hursh Graber

Tomato-based noodle soup is one of the most common of all meal starters. This version goes a step beyond, incorporating Swiss chard for an added dimension of taste, texture and nutrition. Ingredients:... read more

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Rabbit and corn stew: Segueza Karen Hursh Graber

This ancient dish is a specialty of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. When we lived in Oaxaca, I learned about segueza from Maribel Bautista who prepares traditional Zapotec food at La Cúpula Restaura... read more

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Michoacán-Style Tortilla Soup: Sopa Tarasca Karen Hursh Graber

This version of tortilla soup is similar to central Mexico's Sopa Azteca. We enjoyed its warm and robust flavor after a drive over the cool mountain pass called Mil Cumbres (A Thousand Summits) from Morelia to Zitácuaro. The wooden buildings that characterize the region are called trojes, which is also the local name for small food stalls.

San Cristobal Style Bread Soup: Sopa de Pan de San Cristobal Karen Hursh Graber

The chilly evening air and the long tradition of fine baking in San Cristobal combine to make this soup a welcome repast in that lovely mountain town. Accompanied by a salad, this thick soup could easi... read more

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Chiapas style chicken and fruit stew: Estofado de pollo en frutas Karen Hursh Graber

Somewhat akin to the manchamanteles of Oaxaca and Puebla, this Chiapan main dish typically uses very little chile. Instead it is characterized by the sweet and tart contrast of the vinegar marinade and... read more

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Pork and Hominy Stew: Pozole Ana María Flores Sánchez

Serves 10 A traditional dish served for comida or supper at large family gatherings. Ingredients: 1 kilo of hominy (large kernel white corn available in Mexican markets or canned in y... read more

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San Blas Atempa's fiesta beef stew: Guisado de res de San Blas Atempa Karen Hursh Graber

This beef stew, the main course of our cooking class's feast, is from the Tehuantepec region, and is characterized by the combination of sweet and savory flavors. A good beef stock, which the students ... read more

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Mexican cheese soup: Crema de queso Karen Hursh Graber

There are many versions of this soup, a specialty of the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. Gouda cheese also works well in this recipe, which should be prepared immediately before serving. Ingredie... read more

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Mexican chicken and fruit stew: Manchamanteles Karen Hursh Graber

Literally meaning "tablecloth stainers", because of its deep red sauce, manchamanteles can be made with chicken, pork, or a combination of the two. In Puebla, where it originated, the fruit that... read more

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Yucatecan three-meat stew: Puchero yucateco de tres carnes Karen Hursh Graber

Although the Yucatan is hardly associated with cool weather, this stew, which contains chicken along with the meat, is one of its most popular dishes. Sundays in Merida call to mind music in all the pl... read more

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Central Mexican style meat stew: Puchero del Valle de Mexico Karen Hursh Graber

This 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, w... read more

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Zacatecas cowboy stew: Puchero vaquero de Zacatecas Karen Hursh Graber

This stew, a product of Mexico's cattle ranches, originally utilized just about any part of the cow that was available, including the udders. It is a simple, tasty one-pot meal that reflects the lifest... read more

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Mexican seafood: Pescados y mariscos Karen Hursh Graber

During the winter months, Mexico's varied and beautiful coastal waters yield an unsurpassed assortment of delicacies from the sea. This is when pescados y mariscos — fish and shellfi... read more

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