Archive for the ‘ Mexican ’ Category

GUACAMOLE

Let me start by saying that this is a recipe for guacamole the way I like to eat it.  Not too chunky, definitely not too smooth, bright with lime juice, and not a tomato or garlic clove in sight.  That’s right — I like to leave out the garlic and diced tomato you sometimes find [ READ MORE ]

CHILE-BRAISED PORK TACOS

If you’re wondering why I’m posting another pork taco recipe, try to understand that this is the type of food that I crave.  Comforting, flavorful food that fills the belly and is easy on the pocketbook.  Anyone who’s read my blog knows by now that I love Mexican food, so instead of  waxing poetic about [ READ MORE ]

AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA

Creamy, tart and spicy, this relative of traditional guacamole is great on everything[ READ MORE ]

RED CHILE BEEF TOSTADAS

A knockout recipe for red chile beef tostadas with smoky chipotle black beans and refreshing cabbage slaw. [ READ MORE ]

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS

Few dishes compliment the bold, spicy flavors of Mexican food better than a bowl of warm, perfectly seasoned black beans.  Thrown in a burrito in place of boring old pintos, these smoky black beans instantly add another dimension to your everyday Mexican repertoire.  In my opinion, this is a side that’s good enough to stand [ READ MORE ]