Basic Shredded Beef - Mexican Food
Here are three ways to produce tender, juicy beef for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadasâEUR¦you get the picture. Whenever you need shredded beef, here are a variety of fool-proof methods. All the methods involve browning the meat first [... more]
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Fiesta Pork Tenderloins with Onions and Peppers - ...
Need a reason to have a party? Well, it's a great time to fire up the grill and host an authentic backyard fiesta. For the main course, try making this updated version of fajitas. The pork tenderloins are marinated in a blend of chiles and citrus ... [... more]
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Mexican Lime Soup - Mexican Food
Mexican Lime Soup, Sopa de Lima, is a delicious chicken and lime soup from the Yucatan, the region situated between the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, responsible for some of Mexico's most distinctive cuisine. It's delightful any time of year, ... [... more]
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Carne Asada (Grilled Skirt Steak with Cumin and ...
Saute cumin seeds in heavy medium skilled over medium-low heat until lightly toasted, about 6 minutes. Transfer seeds to blender. Add 1/4 cup oil, lime juice, chiles, garlic and black pepper. Blend until cumin is finely ground. Add cilantro and ... [... more]
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Chile Verde with Pork - Mexican Food
In Mexico, stews play an enormous part in daily life. I've never really understood this, considering the warm climate in most of that country, but that doesn't mean I don't heartily accept it as one of the most profound aspects of Mexican ... [... more]
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Costillas en Chile (Pork Ribs in Chile) - Mexican Food
In a heavy skillet or on a griddle toast the tomatillos over medium-high heat until charred in spots, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove to a blender or food processor. Add the garlic and toast until softened and blackened in spots, ... [... more]
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Chocolate and Chili - Mexican Food
Corn, tomatoes, potatoes...many of our everyday foods come from Central and South America. But many would yell out one contribution above all others... Christopher Columbus was the first European to encounter cacao. Somewhere off the coast of ... [... more]
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Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb with Tomatillo Salsa - ...
In a small bowl (or molcajete), mash the salt and garlic to a paste with a pestle. Stir in the herbs, paprika, pepper, oil and lemon juice. Rub the mixture well into the lamb and let stand in a baking pan at room temperature at least 1 hour and ... [... more]
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Pork Carnitas - Mexican Food
If you have never tried delicious, crispy, golden pork carnitas, I almost envy you. I wish I could try them for the first time again! I went to undergrad in southern California, and my first bite of carnitas made a serious Mexican foodie out of ... [... more]
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Arbol-Tomatillo Salsa - Mexican Food
Mash together the salt and garlic in a small bowl or with a mortar and pestle. Stir in the next five ingredients. Place the lamb in a large roasting pan with lid. Rub the mixture well into the roast and let it stand covered at room temperature ... [... more]
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Tamales with Pork and Plaintains - Mexican Food
Plantains lend a novel fruit flavor to classic pork tamales. I serve these with tomatillo-avocado salsa, but most any salsa, store-bought or homemade, would probably suit them. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On top of stove, heat oil in 5 to 6 ... [... more]
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Campeche - Mexican Food
We're starting our culinary tour of Mexico! Heading west from Yucatan is the state of Campeche. The Yucatan Peninsula is composed of 3 states, Quintana Roo (the home of Cancun), Yucatan (Chichen Itza!), and Campeche. Campeche was once a very ... [... more]
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