Chilaquiles
I love to use leftovers at any meal, and suhoor (the pre-dawn meal eaten before a day of fasting) is no different. I also like…
Category: Mexican
Five Layer Black Bean Dip + Homemade Tortilla Chips
This morning I had the great honor of being able to show young junior high students at a local school how to prepare a fun and…
Super Quick Guacamole or Avocado Spread
I use avocadoes for a lot of things: sandwiches, homemade beauty care (it’s the best facial ingredient ever) and more. But, most people know avocadoes…
Feta, Avocado & Homemade Mayonnaise Torta
Everyone has some sort of comfort food. Some people love cakes for soothing comfort; others love chicken noodle soup or a hearty chili. For me, it’s…
Ohio’s Edible Surprises
Going back to Ohio this year at the cusp of summer’s end and the start of fall was a really blessed opportunity to appreciate what’s…
Quick Pickled Peppers
I’ve been really enjoying my time in Ohio among all the backyard gardeners in my family and in our neighborhood. Needless to say, I have…
Blueberry Paletas
If you live in Chicago, Los Angeles, anywhere in Mexico or near a large Mexican population you’ve probably heard of paletas. If you haven’t heard,…
Hangar Steak with Mango Salsa
A great summer dish to leave you satisfied and refreshed all at once this hangar steak can be grilled indoors or out. Prepare the salsa first…
Black Beans Without the Lard
This is just one of the ways I make them. You can start from this recipe and shake things up with your own favorite additions. Let me know what you do…
Rosa Mexicano in New York City: Authentic Urban Mexican Food Done Right
Restaurant recommendations can go a long way, but I always take them with a grain of salt. One never knows how another person’s taste…
