An unlikely combination? You be the judge, as you liven up your morning toast, or spread this Mexican apricot jalapeño jelly on cream cheese with crackers. Ingredients 5 cups peeled, chopped apricots 2 stemmed, seeded, chopped jalapeños 1 ½ cups water 1/3 cup lemon juice 6 cups sugar 2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid pectin Combine […]
Continue ReadingDuring the warm months in Mexico, a variety of tropical fruit-flavored ices are sold by vendors with pushcarts, usually stationed in the parks and in front of schools. In the zócalo – main square – in Puebla, several exotic varieties are available, including those flavored with the local specialty, an egg-nog like liquor called rompope, and of course, the […]
Continue ReadingSince Fernández de Oviedo brought both yams and pineapples to Spain in the 1500s, one wonders whether he had this dessert in mind. In any case, it is a combination so popular in southern Mexico that when I buy both of them together at the market, the vendor invariably asks if I’m making this pudding-like […]
Continue ReadingMexico’s coastal areas border on the tropical parts of the country where mangos abound, so the combination of fish and fruit is a natural. Filet of sole or grouper would also work well with this recipe. The fish can be either broiled or grilled, either of which is a dry heat method that provides an […]
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Paleterías – ice pop shops – have some of the most attractively displayed items in México: frozen pops, made from crushed fresh fruit. Lined up according to flavor, they present a spectrum of colors, from the creamy white of the guanabana to the bright pink of the watermelon. Use any tropical fruit available, and don’t worry about removing […]
Continue ReadingThis recipe is reminiscent of the classic Mexican pork loin roasted with orange juice. Here, the tamarind and brown sugar give the pork a sweet-and-sour taste, and the meat is grilled and glazed rather than roasted. For the pork: 4 1½ inch thick pork loin chops ½ cup fresh orange juice 2 large garlic cloves, […]
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A drink and dessert in one, this is perfect for informal summer entertaining. It is attractive scooped into margarita glasses and garnished with sprigs of mint or paper thin slices of lime. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 4 cups fresh strawberries 1/3 cup tequila 3 tablespoons orange liqueur Combine water and sugar in […]
Continue ReadingUse whatever dark salad greens are available in your local market for this pear and candied pistachio salad. Mixed baby greens are ideal, but no iceberg lettuce here, please. The nuts can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. The honey chipotle vinaigrette dressing can also be made ahead and stored in the […]
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This refreshing Mexican salad combines shrimp, avocado, papaya and red bell pepper. Perfect for hot weather, it is a healthy and delicious choice. Ingredients 4 ripe avocados cubed 1/4 med. sized ripe papaya cubed 1 lb. shelled, deveined & cooked small shrimp 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced julienne style 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 red […]
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This can be used as a glaze or a barbeque sauce. Try serving it spooned over cream cheese as a dip or spread for crackers, or with small meatballs for hors d’oeuvres. It can be strained for use as a glaze, but for a dip with cream cheese it is better with some texture. Ingredients […]
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