This category is designed for the home cook that likes to explore all of the cooking techniques, from simple stovetop skillet cooking to slow cooking to indoor grilling to dehydrating. The recipes cover the range of cooking techniques popular in different cultures and cuisines, and include:
This version of pozole rojo is from mi amiga who lives in the Bajío region of Mexico (west-central Mexico). It is a luscious slow-cooked stew made with pork, hominy, Mexican spices, and a blend of mild to moderate chile peppers in the rojo sauce. It is simple to make without a lot of hands-on time, …
This low carb salmon dinner comes together in 15 minutes with only 2-3 ingredients. The mayonnaise adds a creamy tang to the salmon and the optional salsa macha adds the heat and the crunch. Great week-night dinner! Jump to:RECIPEIngredientsIllustrated Step by Step Ingredients: There are really only 2 key ingredients to this recipe! You will …
Have you ever been served a spicy chili oil with tasty and addictively crunchy bits at a Mexican restaurant or bar? This Mexican chili oil is called salsa macha, and it’s actually a breeze to make. Use it on everything from tacos to rice to pizza! Jump to:RecipeWhat Is Salsa Macha?Ingredients & SubstitutionsServing SuggestionsShelf Life …
This simple potato side dish is a mainstay on the Swedish smorgasbord at Christmastime, where it is referred to as Jansson’s Temptation or Janssons frestelse. It is a rich and creamy comfort food made with potatoes, onions, cream and the secret ingredient of anchovies. Perfect for the holiday table, no matter which country you celebrate …
Puttanesca was once considered a humble Italian dish, made with common pantry ingredients. The sauce is typically made by combining tomatoes, capers, garlic and olives, with optional ingredients like red pepper flakes or anchovies into a bold, robust “gravy”. This briny sauce is typically served over pasta (often spaghetti), but it also pairs beautifully with …
Pair blueberries with a high protein spread like peanut butter or cottage cheese and you have the healthiest, tastiest breakfast ever! Blueberries are not only intensely flavor packed, but they are also low in sugar and high in antioxidants, which makes them one of my favorite breakfast ingredients. Here are 10 ideas for blueberry toast, …
This classic Mexican pumpkin seed and tomatillo sauce, sometimes referred to as green mole or mole verde, is tangy, herbal and a little spicy. The pipián sauce is a rich blend of pumpkin seeds, spices, tomatillos, and roasted poblano peppers. Once the sauce ingredients are pureed in a blender, it is then briefly simmered with …
Mexican rice (arroz rojo) is a side dish that accompanies many, many Mexican meals. It is basically a fluffy rice dish made with long-grain rice and cooked in a tomato-based broth with onions, garlic, and spices. It often includes veggies like carrots, onion, peppers or peas. This recipe is from mi amiga who lives in …
English Summer Pudding is really a misnomer if you’re from the States, as it isn’t what Americans think of as pudding at all. To the British, the term pudding seems to cover everything from steamed savory dishes to molded cakes. This “summer pudding” is a classic English dessert made with the available berries of the …
High protein smoothies are classic breakfast “meals” on a slow carb diet. This high protein blueberry smoothie hits the 3 key criteria components of a smoothie for this diet: 1) it tastes great, 2) the blueberries have enough fiber to mitigate their carb level, 3) and it keeps energy levels high until the next meal. …
With the Masters Tournament coming up, I thought I’d highlight two iconic menu items to recreate during this time of Green Jackets: the Classic Pimento Cheese Sandwich and the Azelea Cocktail (with a peach twist). The history of the sandwich is fun, and the sandwich itself is actually quite good! Jump to: RECIPEHistory of the …
This classic egg salad sandwich mixes mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a little lemon zest with perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs. The recipe includes a method that not only makes perfect soft boiled eggs (or hard boiled eggs) but also shows you how to achieve no-fuss, easy peeling every time. Thoroughly and repeatedly tested!! Jump to: RECIPEStep …
This easy Summer recipe is perfect for lunch or a light dinner when you want something quick, inexpensive and nutritious. Ensalada de Atun is a common occurance on the Mexican table, but the purists tell you it must be eaten with saltines (and I tend to agree)! Jump to: RECIPEClassic IngredientsVideo This post may contain …
There is no better Fall breakfast 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. A video of how to can it for holiday gift giving is included. Jump to: RecipeCooking MethodIngredients …
There is no doubt that it is easier to buy corn tortillas rather than make them, but homemade tortillas are 100 times tastier! A tortilla press is helpful if you want the perfect thickness and size, but the ingredients themselves couldn’t be simpler: masa, water and salt. Watch how mi amiga from the Bajío region …