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Mexican grilled green onions: Cebollitas a la parilla Karen Hursh Graber

No matter where in the world I am, I can close my eyes and conjure up the aroma of mild green onions emanating from the trucks that pass through Cholula every night on their way to the huge distributio... read more

vegetables vegetarian side-dishes

Onions stuffed with Mexican chorizo and potatoes: Cebollas rellenas con chorizo y papas Karen Hursh Graber

The elements of chorizo, potatoes and onions, a classic Mexican dish for any meal at all, come together in this recipe, which makes a nice, simple dinner. All that's needed to accompany it is a salad. ... read more

vegetables meat main-dishes

Mexican yogurt avocado dip: Dip de yogurt con aguacate Karen Hursh Graber

Serve this very easy Mexican yogurt avocado dip with totopos (crisp fried tortillas) or tortilla chips, or with raw or steamed vegetables. Ingredients 1 ripe avocado ¾ cup yogurt ¼ ... read more

vegetables vegetarian salsas

Mexican vegetable salad with yogurt dressing: Ensalada de verduras con aderezo de yogurt Karen Hursh Graber

This salad has typical Mexican vegetables — calabacita (zucchini), chayote, corn and tomatoes — but the dressing could be used on any vegetable salad, such as a broccoli or bean salad, or a cobb-st... read more

vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings

Mexican blessed beet salad: Ensalada de betabel bendito Karen Hursh Graber

In her introduction to this Mexican blessed beet salad recipe, Chef Susana Trilling explains that it got its name from that fact that she got the beets from a religious festival float that was decorate... read more

vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings

Mexican Christmas Eve salad: Ensalada de noche buena Karen Hursh Graber

Lettuce, beets and jicama are usualy part of a Mexican Christmas Eve salad, or ensalada de Noche Buena.
© Daniel Wheeler, 2009

This salad is open to individual interpretation, with the only constants being the beets and the lettuce. Pineapple and bananas are frequently added in tropical climates, apples and jicama in cooler regions. The ingredients should be artfully arranged on a large platter and tossed after it has reached the table. read more

vegetables fruit vegetarian salads

Refreshing Mexican beet drink: Agua de betabel Karen Hursh Graber

Agua de betabel is the drink seen on the altar of Nuestra Señora de Dolores, the sorrowful mother, on the Friday before Semana Santa. I have yet to find out why beets were chosen for this particular o... read more

vegetables beverages vegetarian

Mexican sweet and sour beets: Betabel agridulce Karen Hursh Graber

Mexican sweet and sour beets keep well in the refrigerator, and can be served as is for an easy botana, or added to salads. Half orange juice and half lime juice is a fine substitute for the naranja ag... read more

vegetables vegetarian side-dishes

Mexican beet and mango salad: Ensalada de betabel y mango Karen Hursh Graber

A lightly dressed summer salad, Mexican beet and mango salad is good with grilled chicken or fish. Make sure to use mangos that are not overripe, so that they keep their shape when cubed. read more

vegetables fruit vegetarian salads

Fresh Mexican salsa and dried shrimp appetizer: Pico de gallo con camaron seco Karen Hursh Graber

A lively accompaniment to margaritas or cold beer, this fresh Mexican salsa and dried shrimp appetizer needs to be made as close as possible to serving time. read more

vegetables seafood salsas side-dishes

Mexican trout in papillote: Trucha empapelada Karen Hursh Graber

Mexican trout in papillote is a specialty of the high country between Toluca and México City, where trout abound in cool mountain streams. If you decide to wrap more than one fish in a foil papillote ... read more

fish vegetables main-dishes

Stuffed poblano peppers: Chiles rellenos Ana María Flores Sánchez

Chiles rellenos — poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, covered with beaten egg whites and fried — are a perennial Mexican favorite. They are served in a savory tomato broth. Ingredients 2 c... read more

cheese vegetables main-dishes vegetarian

Mexican huazontle tart with pasilla chile: Tarta de huazontle con chile pasilla Karen Hursh Graber

This is referred to as a tart in Mexico, although, having two crusts, it is more like a pie made with tart dough. It makes a good lunch or light supper, with a soup or salad. The recipe is adapted from Larousse de la Cocina Mexicana by Alicia Gironella De'Angeli and Giorgio D'Angeli. read more

vegetables main-dishes vegetarian Central Highlands

Mexican beef chichilo by Pilar Cabrera: Chichilo de res por Pilar Cabrera Karen Hursh Graber

Mexican beef chichilo is probably the least known of Oaxaca's moles. It is one of the only instances where nearly burning the chile gives an intense, smoky taste to the finished product. Pilar Cabrera ... read more

vegetables meat main-dishes Oaxaca

Mexican black bean and quinoa salad: Ensalada de quinoa con frijoles negros Karen Hursh Graber

Quinoa, the subsistence grain of the ancient Incas, is a good source of dietary fiber and high quality protein. When combined with black beans, it is a nutritional powerhouse. This Mexican black bean a... read more

vegetables vegetarian salads beans-and-legumes

Stuffed poblano chiles with quinoa: Chiles rellenos con quinoa Karen Hursh Graber

Who doesn't like chiles rellenos? They don't have to be battered and fried to taste good, and this oven-baked version is flavorful without being a blast of fat. For non-vegetarians who get mopey withou... read more

vegetables main-dishes vegetarian

Mexican quinoa and eggs ranchero: Quinoa con huevo, estilo ranchero Karen Hursh Graber

This protein-packed power brunch could probably be called a "deconstructed" version of Mexico's classic huevos rancheros. In this Mexican quinoa and eggs ranchero recipe, the whole beans take the place... read more

eggs vegetables main-dishes vegetarian

Mexican quinoa vegetable soup: Sopa de quinoa y verduras Karen Hursh Graber

I like this Mexican quinoa vegetable soup with homemade chicken stock, but vegetable stock works well, too. The chopped cilantro, avocado and queso fresco garnishes should not be overlooked. Ingredien... read more

vegetables vegetarian soups

Mexican jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and smoked fish: Jalapeños rellenos con queso crema y pescado ahumado Karen Hursh Graber

Mexican jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and smoked fish are a wonderful botana adapted from Susana Trilling's Oaxaca cookbook, Seasons of My Heart. Just be sure to use the pickled jalapeños and n... read more

vegetables seafood side-dishes

Mexican mini tostadas with spiced tomato confit: Tostadas de tinga vegetariana Karen Hursh Graber

These mini tostadas with spiced tomato confit are based on the classic Puebla spiced tomato dish, but made without the chicken or chorizo, so vegetarian guests can munch happily on the mini tostadas wi... read more

vegetables main-dishes vegetarian tacos-and-enchiladas

Mexican avocado ice pops: Paletas de aguacate Karen Hursh Graber

Here's a creamy texture without dairy. These delicious Mexican avocado ice pops are adapted from My Sweet Mexico by Fany Gerson. Ingredients 1 cup water ½ cup sugar 2 small, ripe avo... read more

vegetables vegetarian desserts

Mexican avocado lime pie: Pay de aguacate y limon Karen Hursh Graber

This Mexican avocado lime pie is something like a creamy version of key lime pie, but with the nutritional value of avocados. Ingredients 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust 1 cup a... read more

vegetables fruit vegetarian desserts

Mexican avocado ice cream: Helado de aguacate Karen Hursh Graber

This recipe for Mexican avocado ice cream is simplicity itself, and can be served as a softie ice cream or frozen longer for a firmer, more scoop-able version. Ingredients Pulp of 3 medium avoc... read more

vegetables fruit vegetarian desserts

Mexican avocado smoothie: Licuado de aguacate Karen Hursh Graber

This 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 gene... read more

vegetables fruit beverages vegetarian

Mexican squash, corn and amaranth soup: Sopa de calabaza y elote con amaranto Karen Hursh Graber

This 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 l... read more

vegetables vegetarian soups rice-and-grains

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