In the US, pumpkin is everywhere. In Mexico, pumpkin is used for Pumpkin Empanadas and Mexican desserts, never anything savory. This Pumpkin Chipotle Soup is the perfect blend of cultures. A Mexican American fusion soup that I know you’ll love. Another Mexican American … [Read more...]
Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Some of my favorite recipes are Mexican Vegetarian recipes.
Whether you're celebrating Meatless Monday or follow a vegetarian lifestyle, there is something here for you.
You'll also find some Mexican vegan recipes like Northern Style Bean Tamales and Empanadas de Piña.
Enchiladas Dulces (Sweet Enchiladas)
My favorite kind of enchiladas are Enchiladas Dulces (or Sweet Enchiladas). Years later, I discovered that this type of Sweet Enchiladas was only made in the State of Durango where my parents are from and where my father currently still lives. FYI: There are different … [Read more...]
Sopa de Fideo
WHAT IS FIDEO? Sopa in Spanish means “soup.” Fideo in Spanish means “noodle.” Sopa de Fideo = Mexican Noodle Soup The noodle used for this Mexican Noodle Soup is labeled “fideo” and looks like very short, cut angel hair pasta. You might also see it labeled as … [Read more...]
Refried Beans (or Frijoles Refritos)
My paternal grandmother made some killer refried beans (yet she was never convicted for murdering them). Her beans turned out grey because of all the lard she used. The one time that grey food is great food. Let’s be honest though. We can’t eat like that everyday. Here’s a … [Read more...]
