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
Meat Pies with an Irish Touch
Tag: Fiesta Friday
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
Recipes! Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Icing
This versatile chocolate cake recipe may be used for any shape: round layers, slab cakes, cupcakes, and even special shapes, such as hearts ... click on title for more
Arroz a la Tumbada – A Rice and Seafood “Mish-Mash”
West African ingredients and recipes have become part of the regional cuisine in the township of Yanga, and of all of the modern state of Veracruz. In particular, this one-pot rice and seafood dish ... 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
My Slice of Mexico 