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Juana Perez' Pork With Greens: Puerco con Verdolagas de Juana Perez by Karen Hursh Graber

I first met Juana Perez when she came to work in our house in Cholula. Born and raised in the surrounding countryside, Juana was a fount of local folklore, insight and wisdom. She was never happier tha... read more
vegetables pork masa main-dishes

Sopa de Aguacate con Tequila: Avocado Soup with Tequila by Karen Hursh Graber

This cream of avocado soup uses tequila in place of the traditional sherry. It is a refreshing first course or, served with a salad, a light spring or summer lunch. The ingredients should be well-chill... read more
vegetables beverages main-dishes vegetarian soups

Stewed Beef Shanks with Vegetables: Guisado de Chambarete by Karen Hursh Graber

This is an easy and delicious one-pot meal that can be made ahead and reheated. For a less picante taste, remove the chipotle before blending the cooked ingredients. The weight given for the meat refle... read more
vegetables masa meat main-dishes soups

Jalisco Style Enchiladas: Enchiladas Tapatias by Karen Hursh Graber

Popular at fairs and fiestas, these enchiladas are flavored with a creamy poblano chile and tomato sauce. They contain no meat in the filling, and this recipe uses vegetable oil instead of lard, making... read more
cheese vegetables masa main-dishes vegetarian salsas Jalisco

The Avocado: On Beyond Guacamole by Karen Hursh Graber

The rich, yellow-green pulp of the avocado, nowadays most frequently associated with the ubiquitous Mexican dish known as guacamole, was once an appetizing mouthful for the mastodons that roamed... read more
vegetables vegetarian

Nopales in Chipotle Sauce: Nopales en Chipotle Adobado by Karen Hursh Graber

The mild flavor of nopales makes them ideal for combining with more strongly-flavored ingredients, such as chipotles in adobo. This recipe, from San Luis Potosí, is a quick, easy and flavorful vegetar... read more
vegetables vegetarian

Huitlacoche Omelet: Omelette de huitlacoche by Karen Hursh Graber

This is a good dish for company brunch because the filling can be prepared in advance and the whole thing put together at the last minute. The following filling makes enough for four two-egg omelets. S... read more
eggs vegetables breakfast

Chicken and Fruit Stew: Estofado de Pollo en Frutas by 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
vegetables fruit poultry main-dishes soups Chiapas

White Rice with Vegetables: Arroz Blanco con Verduras by Karen Hursh Graber

I like to vary the colors and textures of a comida, and for this meal I would choose a white rice dish such as this one, rather than repeating the red tomato base of the soup course above. This ... read more
vegetables vegetarian rice-and-grains

Oaxacan Yellow Mole: Amarillo by Karen Hursh Graber

Called simply (and fondly) "amarillo", this dish is a specialty of the Central Valleys region of Oaxaca. Although usually made with chicken, it is one of the few moles that are excellent with beef. ... read more
vegetables poultry mole-and-pipian Oaxaca

Marinated Mixed Vegetable Salad: Chileajo by Karen Hursh Graber

When we lived in Oaxaca, I liked to go the food stands that were right outside the university faculties downtown, especially the school of architecture, which was right next to a small park, with plent... read more
vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings Oaxaca

Chihuahua-Style Roast Turkey: Pavo al Horno Estilo Chihuahua by Karen Hursh Graber

Northern Mexico is the home of a large turkey industry. Recent years have seen the increase in birds known as doble pechuga - literally "double-breasted" - because of their high proportion of wh... read more
vegetables fruit poultry main-dishes Chihuahua

The Comrad's Russian Salad: Ensalada Rusa de la Comadre by Karen Hursh Graber

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... read more
vegetables poultry salads salad-dressings

Smoked Fish Ceviche: Ceviche de Pescado Ahumado by Karen Hursh Graber

Although most commonly made with raw fish, ceviche, which originated in Peru and arrived via the Pacific coast of Mexico, is delicious prepared with smoked fish, and probably a bit more reassuring for ... read more
fish vegetables main-dishes Colima

Cold Beef Salad: Salpicon de Res by Karen Hursh Graber

There are many versions of salpicón, which varies from region to region and can contain meat, fish or seafood, but the beef version seems to be the most common. This is a great buffet dish because ... read more
vegetables meat salads salad-dressings

Polenta with Fresh Cheese and Chard: Polenta con Requeson y Acelgas by Karen Hursh Graber

Leafy vegetables, including beautiful raddichio, were an important part of the diet of the people from the Treviso region. In Mexico, one of the most commonly available leafy vegetables is chard, which... read more
cheese vegetables rice-and-grains

Mushrooms in Vinaigrette: Hongos en Escabeche by Karen Hursh Graber

Wild mushrooms are found in abundance in the states of Puebla, Tlaxcala and Estado de Mexico during and after the rainy season, and used in soups, quesadillas and vegetable dishes. Although the comadre... read more
vegetables vegetarian spices side-dishes Tlaxcala

Mango and Avocado Salad: Ensalada de Mango y Aguacate by Karen Hursh Graber

The combination of mangos and avocados gets a colorful and tasty lift from the addition of red bell peppers. Fresh bell pepper ( pimiento morrón) once meant green bell pepper, and red ones were avai... read more
vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings

Baked rice and picadillo: Torta de Arroz by Karen Hursh Graber

In México, the word torta most often means a sandwich on a bolillo, or French roll. However, as in this case, it can also take on its original Spanish meaning of a flat, round cake or, figuratively, f... read more
vegetables meat main-dishes rice-and-grains

Wild Mushroom Broth: Caldo de Hongos Silvestres by 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
vegetables soups

Grilled Nopales Salad: Ensalada de Nopales Asados by Karen Hursh Graber

In a previous column, I gave a recipe for the standard nopales salad that the market ladies all over the country seem to sell, but when my husband overdid it on the grilled nopales (his favorite ... read more
vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings

Lasagna with Poblano Chiles In Cream: Lasagna con Rajas de Chile Poblano by Karen Hursh Graber

We first saw this in a restaurant in Chipilo. If you like lasagna with white sauces, this one is a delicious change from the usual. The filling is the very Pueblan rajas con crema, poblano chile str... read more
cheese vegetables pastas main-dishes Puebla

Veracruz-Style Stuffed Chiles: Cuaresmeños Jarochos by Karen Hursh Graber

Some of our favorite ways to eat seafood in Veracruz are the cold salads and cocktails featuring shrimp, crab and other local seafood. This recipe for cuaresmeños - large jalapeños - st... read more
vegetables seafood main-dishes Veracruz

Spinach and Watercress Salad: Ensalada de Espinacas y Berros by Karen Hursh Graber

Two of the most common greens in central Mexico are combined here with corn, radishes and scallions for a very Mexican take on a tossed green salad. Ingredients may be prepared in advance, stored separ... read more
vegetables vegetarian salads salad-dressings

Pollo Tizatlan by Karen Hursh Graber

The most distinctive ingredient in this dish is amaranth (amaranto), native to Tlaxcala and cultivated for use in cooking (most notably moles and the homemade bars of candy called alegrías, sold in ev... read more
vegetables poultry main-dishes salsas rice-and-grains
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