Sopa de Lima
Sopa de Lima is a specialty of the Yucatán and is a Mexican version of chicken soup, full of spices, vegetables and fresh citrus for a fully satisfying meal.
Sopa de Lima is a specialty of the Yucatán and is a Mexican version of chicken soup, full of spices, vegetables and fresh citrus for a fully satisfying meal.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes take my favorite vanilla cupcake with regular chocolate frosting and spices it up with chilies for a spicy twist.
Moving on through my menu of central Mexican cuisine brings me to what is in some ways the quintessential Mexican dish, mole. Specifically an Easy Mole Poblano. According to this site, the original mole sauce undisputedly originated in Puebla, Mexico. However, there are two myths that claim its genesis. (more…)
Red chile adobo sauce is an easy, homemade condiment to add to any dish, full of garlic and ready in minutes – it’ll be your new go-to!
Mexican Atole Cornmeal breakfast drink is a traditional beverage in central Mexico made from masa harina, the finely ground corn flour.
I can’t put my finger on why, but this year I’ve had trouble getting into the Christmas spirit. I’m watching the movies, listening to the music, wrapping the presents, going to the parties…but for some reason this year has felt a bit…off to me. However, there’s nothing like some Christmas baking to lift one’s spirits, and thanks to my participation in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, I had three dozen reasons to get covered in powdered sugar and dance along to my Glee Christmas Pandora station (-10 cool points). Mexican Wedding Cookies for the win.
Dulce de leche is the start of these cajeta shortbread cookies, which is sandwiched between delicate cinnamon biscuits for a delicious treat.
Mostachones, Mexican milk candy- are an easy and delicious sweet made with cream, sugar, butter and spices.
Happy almost Thanksgiving! Let’s get our turkey game on early with this sopa de albondigas, or meatball soup.
Easy Frijoles Borrachos, or Mexican Drunken Beans, start with some bacon, and then adds pinto beans, spices and beer for lots of flavor.
