On Food & Culture
“El que tiene mas saliva, traga mas pinole” Dichos Mexicanos are sayings or proverbs that are handed from generation to generation as a way to preserve and teach important aspects of cultural wisdom, insight and philosophy. I’m combining this archived recipe for pinole with the […]
This caldo de carne seca, dried beef soup, is the perfect Texas Mexican recipe to begin the new year, 2022. Caldo de carne seca is like a rustic broth and is a true rancho recipe. The Spanish word rancho means a common meal, a mess […]
Holiday Mexican sweets were front and center this week at my AARP holiday cooking demo! I promised to share the three recipes here, in one place, so I’ve collected them from my archives. (Apologies to my longtime friends, ’cause you’ve seen these before). Thank you, […]
Chipotle salsa with rosemary takes the best aromas of homemade chipotles en adobo (recipe in previous post) and creates a bright, herbal salsa that tastes as smooth as silk and picante as Mexican salsa should be. You can use canned chipotles for this recipe if […]
Molcajete salsa ranchera is truly a cornerstone of Mexican gastronomy. This roasted salsa ranchera version has an earthy, smoky taste that makes it perfect for spring cookouts, accompanying roasted vegetables, meats and fish. There are also boiled and fried versions, and of course, the original fresh […]
Guisado de calabacita con maíz is a traditional combination that’s unbeatable for depth of flavor and texture. No creams or cheesy additions are needed here. Paired with steaming, comal-rosted corn tortillas, this ancient combination makes beautiful tacos. Careful, people may actually fall in love with […]
Turnip and Poblano Rajas is a casserole dish that’s great for a party buffet or for the everyday family meal. Nabo, turnip, was served often at our kitchen table, we always had lots of vegetables. The rajas we ate most often were either the anaheim […]
Fall starts on September 22nd in the northern hemisphere, with darker days and colder nights, while Covid continues its surge of sickness and death. Pieces of advice: 1. Get vaccinated now! 2. Wear a mask at indoor public places! 3. Make and Savor These 4 […]
–(As first published in Atlas Obscura —www.atlasobscura.com) –by Adán Medrano 50 miles north of Austin lie the remains of a gravel floor and wall. While it may seem unassuming, it’s what’s left of the oldest-known house in North America. Just outside the home is a […]
These red chilaquiles are made with the traditional salsa ranchera, so the flavor is bright and fresh. The origin of chilaquiles is surrounded by lore and legend some placing it in ancient Mesoamerican traditions, others giving credit to a convent (nunneries come up often in […]
