Tuna Minilla Empanadas main

RecipesJan 18

Tuna Minilla Empanadas

Insanely practical, that’s what these empanadas are. Perfect to make…

Cucumber Soup main

RecipesAug 27

Cucumber Soup with Mint, Jalapeño and Pomegranate

Last post was about that Cucumber Martini I could drink…

pati jinich mushroom jalapeno matzo ball soup

BlogSep 23

Mushroom-Jalapeño Matzo Ball Soup

My grandfather on my mother's side, Francisco, whom we called…

Watermelon Tomatillo Salad

RecipesJul 30

Summertime Watermelon & Tomatillo Salad: Beat the Heat!

This year I promised my boys we would plant goodies…

RecipesApr 11

Molletes with Pico: No Way not to Fall in Love

It takes three ingredients, plus any extra topping that you…

BlogApr 11

Pico de Gallo Salsa

There are countless versions of Pico de Gallo salsas.  Their…

RecipesMay 07

Chef Solis’s Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli

I was invited to design a Cinco de Mayo menu…

RecipesApr 23

Avocado Soup with Queso Fresco

Though there are many kinds of avocado soups, this is…

BlogJan 14

More Chorizo to Love

Right off the bat, you must understand: I heart chorizo.…

Mexican Style Eggs

BlogAug 25

Mexican Style Eggs: A la Papi

"All I want is a hamburger, a hot dog, a…

Pickled Jalapenos main

RecipesJun 19

Pickled Jalapeño Kind of Gal

I am not one to carry a bottle of hot…

BlogJun 11

Jalapeño Chile

This is probably the most well known fresh chile outside…

Pack my own torta main

BlogJun 11

I am packing my own Torta…

Some people get motion sickness when they travel. Some people…

Cooking TechniquesApr 15

Beans: Refried Beans

You will find that refried beans are one of the…