Editor’s Note: Here’s another wonderful installment in our series on Grains. My mami’s kitchen pantry was always well stocked. Beans, sopitas, chiles, and grains were her go-to staples for weekly meals. A pot of beans was always churning away on the stove alongside a caldo that simmered all day that would be served for dinner. […]
Continuing our series on grains today, we share an easy breakfast recipe with Amaranth. Known to the Aztecs as the “food of immortality”, amaranth is a high quality source of protein. This tiny seed the size of sesame seeds can be popped in a hot skillet like popcorn or can be combined with other grains […]
Be the star of the Holiday potluck or party with this festive Christmas Guacamole and Spicy Tortilla Chips. ADD A POP & A KICK! Laced with Holiday cheer and bursting with flavor this appetizer is not only pretty to look at but tastes great with a stack of warm tortilla chips and a cold cocktail. […]
With the rush of the holiday season, I find myself craving warm tamales but I have little time for such a labor-intensive task. As you probably know, this very popular party food for the Christmas holidays can take days to assemble. So instead, I whip up a Tamal de Cazuela. This easy Mexican casserole is brimming with the flavor […]