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Albondigas de mi mama
Albóndigas Estilo Mamá - Meatballs Like Mama Makes Recipe from Food from my Heart, Zarela Martínez, Macmillan 1992 This recipe calls to mind the llaves (outdoor water faucets) on the ranch, which were always surrounded with patches of yerba buena — “good herb,”... (Continue reading)
Mole Amarillo and Tamales de Mole Amarillo
Amarillo I Thick Yellow Mole This is one of the seven major Oaxacan moles. There are two main kinds, each with infinite variations. (If you ask ten Oaxacan cooks about mole amarillo, you will probably get 10 quite different recipes and... (Continue reading)
Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad)
This recipe hails from Veracruz and is quick, easy, light and versatile. It is on the menu now at Zarela Restaurant in New York and we serve it at our catered parties as shown in the picture above. Ensalada de Camarón Shrimp... (Continue reading)
Victor Nava, Pastelero
Every time I come back from Mexico City and think about the marvelous meals I’ve had over the years at the home of my dear friend Victor Nava, I find that I am both elated and equally frustrated. ... (Continue reading)
Cooking excursions to Mexico
Written on 29 May, 2010 at 0:11 in Cooking |
This week I have received several notices from various colleagues who have cooking classes or lead culinary excursions in Mexico. So many people ask me about cooking classes so here’s your chance to go at reduced rates. You can... (Continue reading)
Creamy Rice Casserole-Arroz con Crema
Every time the Food Networks runs the segment on The Best Thing I Ever Ate where m,y son Aaron Sanchez says his favorite dish is my creamy rice, I get dozens of emails asking for the recipe. I always refer... (Continue reading)
Bravo! Have I broken the barrier?
Written on 16 Mar, 2010 at 17:13 in Cooking, Ingredients |
Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos Ingredients BAJA FISH TACOS Makes 12 tacos Ingredients Pink Chile Mayonnaise: · 1 cup sour cream · ... (Continue reading)
Poblanos Rellenos de Picadillo
Written on 27 Feb, 2010 at 23:00 in Cooking |
PLEASE NOTE: We are relaunching our website in the next few weeks and are working on a user-friendly recipe section so our selection is not as broad as it will be in a short while. This is my take-off on... (Continue reading)
Pollo Relleno de Papas (Achiote-marinated chicken stuffed with potatoes)
Here is a delicious albeit time-consuming recipe using achiote. Check out the recipe section for Picadillo de Pobre where it is also used. Pollo Relleno de Papas Potato-Stuffed Oven-Roasted Chicken Every time I’ve been to the market at Juchitán I’ve found quite a... (Continue reading)
Salpicon de Jaiba
Written on 6 Jan, 2010 at 13:05 in Cooking |
Here is another light, delicious and simple to prepare fish has that we serve at the restaurant on miniature tostada shells. It makes a great passed appetizer for catered parties. Recipe: Salpicon de Jaiba Summary: Like the preceding Ensalada de Jaiba con... (Continue reading)
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