Watermelon Tomatillo Salad

RecipesJul 30

Summertime Watermelon & Tomatillo Salad: Beat the Heat!

This year I promised my boys we would plant goodies…

BlogApr 11

Pico de Gallo Salsa

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

RecipesMar 10

A National Public Television Series and an Avocado Chop Chop Salad: Take a Peek!

I've been wanting to write this post for days. Every…

BlogFeb 13

You Asked for It: Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce

Shortly after posting one of my first Basic Ingredients posts,…

Pati Jinich picadillo empanadas of the immaculate conception

BlogAug 12

Picadillo Empanadas of the “Immaculate Conception”

With a soft, crumbly and almost sweet dough that embraces…

RecipesMay 07

Chef Solis’s Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeño Aioli

I was invited to design a Cinco de Mayo menu…

Tri-Color Salad main

BlogApr 02

Queso Fresco: Tri-Color Salad with a Lime-Honey Vinaigrette

Yesterday, right after my blog turned 1 year old, I…

RecipesJan 14

More Chorizo to Love

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

chiles en nogada

RecipesSep 11

OK… Chiles en Nogada, at last!

During the years I've been teaching at the Mexican Cultural…

Jamaica Water Main

BlogJul 22

Jamaica Flowers Charm the Kitchen

Growing up in Mexico City, my sisters and I used…

rosura salad

RecipesMay 26

A salad to dress and impress

I have come to realize a couple things regarding a…