Whatever the occasion, you can’t go wrong with these popular gift ideas for that friend or family member who loves to prepare Mexican food. Whether they’re a beginner or advanced cook, there’s a fun and useful gift for everyone! 1. Tortilla press If your loved one has been cooking Mexican food for a while, they’ll …
Quick Summary: Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds. Boil, season, and roast them for a crunchy, healthy snack or garnish. This recipe uses smoked paprika and garlic, with Mexican spice variations including chile-lime and spicy seasonings. Works with any pumpkin or winter squash seeds. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10-25 min | Makes: 6 servings …
Quick Summary: A collection of traditional Mexican recipes for Día de los Muertos, Christmas, and other celebrations. From slow-simmered pozole and homemade tamales to mole, flan, and champurrado. Includes links to full recipes, a printable pantry checklist, and tips from a chile pepper farmer. Jump to: Día De Los Muertos | Pozole | Tamales | …
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is served in the US as candied yams or sweet potatoes, but the key ingredients to this Mexican recipe include piloncillo syrup, cinnamon sticks, orange peel …
Strata is basically an egg casserole with varied fillings and a creamy custard base. It is often likened to a bread pudding. This breakfast strata is filled with swiss chard and sausage and topped with a smoky cheese. It is perfect for serving a crowd at brunch or as a stress-free make-ahead dish for holiday …
Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 6 hours (slow cooker) | Serves: 6 This Mexican-style turkey chili is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, but it’s also …
Quick Summary: A fruit crisp combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery oat topping. Includes tips for choosing the right apples, preventing soggy filling, and getting the perfect crisp topping ratio. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Crisp vs Crumble | The Topping | The …
Quick Summary: Heirloom winter squash varieties offer superior flavor compared to commercial hybrids. Top picks include Blue Hubbard (roasting), Sweet Meat (soups), Cinderella/Rouge Vif D’Etampes (pies), Long Island Cheese (classic pumpkin pie), Butternut (versatile), and Red Kuri/Hokkaido (nutty and sweet). Cure squash for 1-2 weeks after harvest to harden skins for winter storage. Read time: …
Quick Summary: A seafood platter can be as simple as opening a few tins of fish or as dramatic as a three-tiered tower of lobster and oysters. This guide covers three approaches for holiday entertaining: a trendy tinned fish board for minimal effort, a classic shellfish platter for a crowd, and a luxury seafood tower …
There is no better Fall breakfast (in my humble opinion!) than rich, velvety pumpkin butter slathered on toast with a cup of coffee. This homemade pumpkin butter is made with apple cider, aromatic spices, sliced ginger and a bit of orange liqueur. It is simple to make a big batch in a slow roaster and …
Quick Summary: Root vegetables like carrots, beets, and parsnips roast beautifully on a sheet pan at high heat, developing crispy edges and sweet, caramelized flavor. This recipe pairs them with easy breaded pork chops for a one-pan fall dinner. Prep: 25 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Roasted vs …
Quick Summary: A creamy corn chowder with cod, made richer by simmering fresh corn cobs into stock. The natural milk sugar from the cobs eliminates the need for added sugar. Topped with bacon for robustness. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min (plus 2 hours for stock) | Serves: 12 Jump to: RECIPE | Chowders …
HeathGlen Organic Farm is in Minnesota, which is in Zone 4-5, and every year I need to overwinter a number of the plants I grow in pots. I always bring in the potted blueberries, strawberries, bay trees, and perennial herbs, as container-grown plants are more vulnerable than those in the ground since they have very …
Quick Summary: Green tomato kimchi combines unripe tomatoes with napa cabbage, chile peppers, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, then ferments for 3-5 days. The result is a spicy, tangy condiment that keeps for months refrigerated. A great way to use end-of-season tomatoes. Prep: 10 min + 1.5 hr salting | Ferment: 3-5 days | Makes: …
Quick Summary: A unique twist on chili that uses Mexican mole sauce (homemade or prepared) for depth and complexity. The chocolate and chile notes of mole transform ordinary turkey chili into something special. Perfect for using leftover holiday turkey. Freezes beautifully for busy weeknight dinners. Slow cooker or stovetop. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 2-4 …