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Maple Crème Brûlée

Maple Crème brûlée is a a classic dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar – always a favorite.

Shrimp Creole

Spicy Shrimp Creole is a delicious one pot meal chock full of shrimp and veggies to make a saucy dish perfectly served with rice.

Let’s talk for a second about how I am horrible at roasting things. Chicken, sure, I can do that. Veggies, no problem. But, whenever the task at hand is to roast an expensive cut of meat that you bought until it’s falling-off-the- bone done, I cannot. CANNOT. Figure. It. out. I’ve even managed to overcook these fancy pants cuts in the slow cooker. Why God? WHY?! This Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa is another one of them.

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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.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes take my favorite vanilla cupcake with regular chocolate frosting and spices it up with chilies for a spicy twist.

Easy Mole Poblano

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…)