Please Note: This recipe is not authentic Mexican food.The reason is that salmon is rare in Mexico. Occasionally, one might swim down, but they like cooler waters. Think Alaska and the Northwest.In fact, salmon is very expensive in Mexico. That’s why I normally take … [Read more...]
Pescado Zarandeado
We visit the famous Mercado Negro in Ensenada, Baja California on a regular basis and stock up on shrimp to make Coctel de Camarones and more.On our last trip, I also bought an Ocean Whitefish that had just been caught that day. The fishmonger and I started swapping recipes … [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...]
Chile de Arbol Salsa + VIDEO
I’ve spent time in different parts of Mexico, and I’ve never seen as many taco stands as in Tijuana, Mexico. Its proximity to the US brings people from all over the Mexican Republic.There are tacos for everyone - Carne Asada Tacos, Tacos Gobernador, Cochinita Pibil Tacos, … [Read more...]
