Shrimp Poblano Quesadillas is an incredibly easy recipe that comes together in snap. It's a great way to use up leftover poblanos or leftover shrimp. All you need are: Flour Tortillas Cheese Cooked Shrimp Roasted and Diced Poblano Peppers Each bite is cheesy … [Read more...]
Jalapeño and Cheese Tamales (Rajas con Queso) + VIDEO
As a little girl, I dreaded this time of the year. If I dared to cross the kitchen, I was handed a knife and a corn husk. Smear. Fill. Wrap. Repeat. One day, I saw my cousin going through the front room, completely avoiding the kitchen. She returned with tamales from the … [Read more...]
Sopa de Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Soup)
My son loves riding his bike, video games, and lentil soup. Yes, you read that right - lentils. Once he came home from school, and he smelled a pot of Sopa de Lentejas (or Mexican Lentil Soup), cooking in the kitchen. His response, “Oh yeah! Soup!” Who knew lentils would … [Read more...]
Salmon Ceviche
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...]
