The inspiration for this recipe came from a traditional dish from Central Mexico, called Habitas Empulcadas, which means "little broad beans in pulque"... click on title for more
Broad Beans with Aloe
Tag: Full Plate Thursday
Rabbit (Chicken) in Pasilla and Tomatillo Sauce
My previous posts about the Mexican legend of the Rabbit on the Moon, and my garden herbs, made me think of this recipe for rabbit in a spicy sauce of pasilla peppers and tomatillos, which also works well with turkey, or as in this case, with chicken ... click on title for more
Japanese Sticks – Palitos Japoneses
I am lucky enough to be the keeper of my mom’s recipe notebooks. In my previous post, I talked about the pick-up sticks game Mikado™, which is also the name in Europe of Pocky™, the Japanese biscuits shaped as sticks. That made me notice this recipe in one of my mom's notebooks, called, no less, "Palitos Japoneses" - "Japanese Sticks" ... click on title for more
Three Taco Suggestions for Cinco de Mayo
These three dishes are emblematic examples of Mexican cuisine from different regions in the country, and are ideal for sharing with family and friends at a taco party to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo ... click on title for more
A Thin Beef Steak – “Sabanita”
Sabanita de res - "Sheet-thin" Beef is simply a good piece of steak, opened in butterfly fashion to make it very thin, and grilled, or fried in a skillet, really fast. The meat retains its tenderness, and it is a very pleasant bite, especially when served with potatoes and the classic side vegetable, asparagus ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 