I can’t count how many times people have told me that Mexican food is too hard to make.Ok. Ok. Truth is there are some recipes like Birria de Res and Pork Tamales that can be tricky.However, most traditional homestyle Mexican food is very simple but loaded with flavor. … [Read more...]
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo + VIDEO
Who doesn’t love shrimp? They are a gift from the ocean.Lately, I have been buying them in bulk in Ensenada's famous Mercado Negro. All the seafood is fresh - as in, just arrived that day and possibly still wiggling.The downside, the shrimp still have their digestive … [Read more...]
Balsamic Jalapeño Grilled Tri Tip
Charcoal or gas? Seriously, I can’t decide.We recently bought a gas grill, and I can’t get enough of it. The trick to easy grilling is planning ahead.The smoky food from the charcoal, though, has such great flavor. Grilling on gas seems to cook cleaner.I marinated … [Read more...]
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
I was at a restaurant in Mexico the other day, and the waiter told me that they were making Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca in the kitchen.It wasn’t on the menu and “exclusive for a short time.” Translation: “until they run out.” FYI: This is very common in Mexico.These are … [Read more...]
Blueberry Empanadas
It’s berry season, and I wanted to surprise my hubby with Blueberry Empanadas. They represent a combination of both our cultures.Me: Mexican. He: A product of Upstate New York.He has found memories of picking berries and eat something called "rhubarb pie."I saw … [Read more...]
