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Salt Aire Margarita is topped with a foam created by Chef José Andrés. It’s the specialty margarita served at his Oyamel restaurant in D.C. The first time I tried it I fell in love with it. I think it’s a great way to add a […]
Nopalitios agua fresca is a recipe I’ve adapted from one published in the monthly magazine, El Mesteño: A Magazine About Mexican-American Culture And Heritage In South Texas And Mexico. It was published by Homero Vera. Nopalitos are part of the Texas Mexican culinary heritage since […]
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, […]
I made this champagne holiday punch last night for Christmas Eve, shared a pic online, and have received many requests to share the recipe. So here is the recipe in case you want to try it for New Year’s Eve, to brighten your celebration. I […]
These six cocktails are intended to be drunk, (consumed), at home while we are in this stay-at-home Covid-19 crisis. I selected them because they are linked historically to the Texas Mexican culinary region. Select one that you can mix to enjoy during a solitary moment […]
Holiday Mexican sweets are all about memories for me. Whether you bake alone or with your siblings and friends, I recommend that you make at least one of these holiday sweets. It’s a part of life that you’ll enjoy now, and you’ll take those memories […]
I decided to reprise my recipe for Spanish Sangria because it makes a great fall party punch. Spanish Sangria originates, of course, in Spain, “sangría” deriving from “sangre,” meaning blood. The correct spelling uses an acute accent: sangría. The blood-red wine punch became popular even with […]
Horchata is a classic “agua fresca” and an example of how people and food constantly evolve. It’s connected also to people’s identity. A delicious Mexican iced drink of almonds and rice essence, horchata was brought to Mexico and Texas by the Spanish when they came […]
“Café De Olla” is sometimes made with orange peel or cloves, but this is my favorite way, using just Mexican canela (cinnamon) and piloncillo (un-refined, natural cane sugar). This Mexican brew will revive you, not just because of the caffeine but because of the delicious […]
I served this cranberry rosemary cocktail at a party last night…..it was a hit! It’s a very appropriate cocktail because cranberries are Native American. This holiday cocktail combines tart cranberry flavor with the woodsy, herbal, rosemary. Based on last night’s tasting, it’s gives a sparkling […]