Salmon and Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a savory herbaceous sauce usually served with red meats although this recipe is for a seafood pairing. Ingredients: 2 Salmon Fillets 2 Lemons 1/4 Cup of Fresh Oregano, plus some additional sprigs for salmon 1 Cup Cilantro 2 Cups Parsley 1/4 Cup garlic 2 Serrano Peppers 1 Fresno Pepper 1/4 Cup Red Vinegar…
Pork Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Enchiladas are a messy and delicious food which are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ingredients: 1 Pork Shoulder Corn Tortillas 2 Cups White Vinegar 10 oz Chopped Mango (frozen is fine) 3 Fresno Peppers 2 Bay Leaves Chopped Garlic (2 Tbsp for pork and 1 Tbsp for enchilada sauce) Cumin (1…
Jicama and Quinoa Salad
Jicama is a root vegetable with an apple like texture and taste, although it has a finish I most closely associate with snap peas. This is a recipe for a minty onion dressing as well as a slightly sweet and crunchy mixed salad. Ingredients: 1/2 an Avocado Juice of 1 Lime 1/4 Cup Red Onion…
Chicken Mole
Moles are almost as varied in ingredients as are the locations in which they are served and eaten in. This is a “simple” (simple because I didn’t make the mole) recipe for a chicken mole stew. Ingredients: Whole Chicken 8.25 oz Mole Poblano Paste 5 Carrots 2 Cups Cauliflower Florets 64 oz Chicken Stock 1…
Horchata Ice Pops
This is a very simple horchata recipe which can be prepped the night before and only takes a few minutes to make. This recipe contains dairy. Also there are ice pops. Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice 1 Cup Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 tsp Cinnamon at least 1/2 Cup White Granulated Sugar Frozen Mango Frozen…
Elote
This is a quick and easy way to make street corn on the stove. Ingredients: 3 ears Sweet Corn Canned Diced Jalapeño Crema Fresca Tajin Seasoning (or chili powder, paprika and lime if Tajin is not available) Cotija Cheese (crumbled) Total Time: Less than 10 minutes Makes: 3 Cooking Instructions: Elote is grilled corn which…
Black Bean Breakfast
Black beans have been in the news recently because that’s the kind of year we’re having. Here’s a recipe to make your own black beans and IMO the very best way to eat them. Ingredients: 1 lbs Black Beans 2 oz Chorizo 2 Eggs 1 cup Rice 1 cups Tomatoes 2 cups Chicken Stock 2…
Fish Tacos and Avocado Sauce and Cole Slaw
Traditionally fish tacos use a deep fried saltwater fish with a mayo based cole slaw but this is a slightly healthier, but no less flavorful alternative using Tilapia and a citrus vinegar cole slaw. Ingredients: 4 Tilapia Filets Corn Tortillas 2 Avocados 4-5 Limes 1/4 Cup White Onion 1/2 Cup Cilantro White Vinegar 2 Jalapeños…
Chipotle and Cherry Chicken Salad
Being a caregiver leaves me little time to make lunches during the day, so I make a lot of bowls full of things I can throw between toasts as an easy way to have a delicious lunch fast. This is a flavorful and colorful variation of a classic chicken salad. Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts 1/2…
Beyond Salt and Pepper 