This soup is a Mexican classic, and though it is said to have originated in Jalisco, it is found on menus throughout the country. This version is hearty enough to serve as a one-dish meal. The ingredient that gives this soup its distinctive flavor is the chipotle chile. Place the chicken, onion, garlic, chiles, cilantro and salt […]
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 ReadingFor months after we moved to Mexico several years ago, my favorite place to eat here in Cholula was a hole-in-the-wall tortería called Tortas Alex. Although a Mexican torta goes far beyond what is normally described as a sandwich – it was something delicious, satisfying and comforting when we needed it most. This was long before tortas […]
Continue ReadingThis fragrant soup is frequently served in Central Mexico, particularly in Puebla. Made with homemade broth, it is both a comfort food and a home remedy for colds. 1 head garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 arbol chiles, seeded, deveined and soaked until soft 2 roma tomatoes, peeled […]
Continue ReadingShort ribs are both tasty and economical, but many people shy away from them because of their long cooking time. Mexican cooks frequently use pressure cookers for tougher cuts of meat, usually with tender, tasty results. I recently purchased a safety pressure cooker (olla express) manufactured in Spain by the MAN Company, which makes two models, […]
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, […]
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Mexican Kitchen The warm season in Mexico is not summer, but spring, especially right around Semana Santa, which is probably why many people try for an Easter vacation near water. Whether heading for the beach or the local balneario (usually a huge outdoor pool) most have two things on their minds. One is a dunk in the […]
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 ReadingThere are probably as many recipes for turkey in mole as there are cooks in Puebla, where it is indispensable at wedding fiestas. During Puebla’s Festival de Mole Poblano, which is held for three consecutive Sundays in July, mole poblano recipes and traditional poblano table settings are judged. Ingredients For the turkey: 1 8-pound turkey or 2 large chickens, cut in serving […]
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 […]
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