Bocoles are a type of patties, made with corn dough, which are very traditional in all of the Huasteca region in Mexico ... click on title for more
Huasteca Corn Patties – Bocoles de la Huasteca
Category: Ingredients
Meat Pies with an Irish Touch
For these meat pies, I used my mom's heirloom recipe for the dough and shape, but as a nod to St. Patrick's Day (March 17), I prepared the filling with an Irish touch ... click on title for more
Short-Cut Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad is a simplified version of the 1920s classic; chopped lettuce, croutons, and a creamier dressing, gives it a closer resemblance to contemporary Caesar salads, with the added advantage of being prepared in no time ... click on title for more
Northern Style Red Tamales
For this Candlemas on February 2, and continuing with the Northern Style theme, I am sharing this recipe for red tamales, which are traditionally filled with pork in a guajillo sauce, and wrapped in corn husks ... click on title for more
Northern Style Shredded Beef with Cabbage
This dish is prepared in Northern Mexico year-round regardless of the weather, but it is particularly comforting and nourishing on a very cold day ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 