This Poblano Potato Gratin has become a holiday favorite. I made it originally for Mexican Thanksgiving 2012 and it was so good (and popular) that it resurfaced this year for Easter Brunch 2014. I did tone down the fat quite a bit from the original, because hey, every little bit helps, right? I also tweaked […]
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We’re finally onto the main course: Drumstick Mole. For Mexican Thanksgiving 2012, I served this drumstick mole from Fine Cooking. Drumstick Mole is admittedly an ambitious project. But it’s an amazing mole sauce. Trust me, I tested a lot of recipes and this was a favorite. The upside of all the hard work is that you […]
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This creamy, sweet and spicy Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup was a perfect fit with my Mexican theme. The crunch of the apple corn salad gave it both textural and visual intrigue. Mike and Rebekah served an amazing applejack ginger beer cocktail with it and all in all, this course was an easy success. The Sweet Potato Chipotle […]
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Sadly, Susan’s Mexican Pickled Vegetables is one of the Thanksgiving 2012 menu items that just didn’t get photographed, so bear with the shoddy picture and the lack of step by steps. Next time I make it, I’ll add them. Like most of my Thanksgiving Menu, the recipe is closely based on another recipe: Elvia’s Mexican Pickled […]
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Clementine Rosemary Margaritas started off Thanksgiving 2012. Good parties do have a tendency to start with cocktails. And like good cocktails often do, Clementine Rosemary Margaritas started with fresh citrus and herbs and good tequila and mezcal. Clementine Rosemary Margaritas are amazing on a cold fall night and perfect with a Mexican themed Thanksgiving. Cheers. […]
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This time of year it’s all about the roasted veggies and trying to keep things light and fresh because it’s not winter yet, and Stuffed Sweet Potatoes fill both bills. This week there were still awesome cherry tomatoes at the market, so that was definitely in the cart. I also bought some sweet potatoes. When […]
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I love these easy, quick, healthy, Portabella Poblano Tacos; they’re great for a weeknight meal. They’re flavorful and satisfying and are easy to make at high quality regardless of the season. Because of how beautifully the Portabella Poblano Tacos present, they’re great for guests, too. If you’ve never made them before, I challenge you to take […]
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I can thank my sister for finally setting me right and forcing me to start making my own corn tortillas. I’d put it off for a long time, but she was visiting and I was making my famous fish tacos and the family margarita recipe. When I pulled a bag of corn tortillas off the […]
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It was finally HOT and humid in Philly today, which in my book means salad for dinner; if that salad is a Watermelon and Feta Salad, all the better. I love this salad. It’s gotten really popular in the last few years, but its trendiness doesn’t diminish its appeal to me. It’s o-so-simple and refreshing. […]
Continue readingOne of the reasons I like to make big batches of soups, sauces and dishes like pulled pork is for the leftovers. I love quick but tasty weeknight meals and leftover doesn’t have to mean tired and boring. These pulled pork quesadillas make the pulled pork I made last weekend seem brand new. Some store […]
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These beautiful Blood Orange Margaritas, on the rocks, with pink salt are a beautiful and delicious cocktail twist on the classic margarita, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Margaritas are a great compliment to most Mexican dishes, but since they’re not exactly traditional, I paired them with a not-so-traditional Mexican dish as well. Of course, […]
Continue readingChili demands cornbread and while it is always delicious, a simple tip and some extra ingredients will make yours stand out. Preheating not just the oven, but the skillet too, creates the excellent crust the best corn breads have. This works for muffin tins as well. ½ cup butter or margarine—softened (can use a little […]
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