Appetizers & Little Dishes

A double Recipe for Vegans!

A double Recipe for Vegans!

  Pico de Gallo de  Tofu Tofu Pico de Gallo I  rccently made a simple delicious shredded Oaxaca cheese salad and it suddenly occurred to me that, I could easily make it vegan, by using tofu instead of the cheese.... (Continue reading)

Superbowl Super Dishes

Superbowl Super Dishes

    I’ve read and heard that guacamole is now the most popular Super Bowl dish nut that’s because they haven’t tasted my queso fundido with home made chorizo that is so easy to make. You’ll find the recipe on... (Continue reading)

Hearts of Palm Puree (Ensalada de Palmitos)

Hearts of Palm Puree (Ensalada de Palmitos)

Photo: Courtesy of Joe Fornabaio, www.joefornabaio.com I always have several cans of hearts of palm in my pantry in case I get unexpected guests. Its easy, light and refreshing.  The key is to have great olive oil. HEARTS OF PALM... (Continue reading)

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Fruit and Vegetable Salad

Fruit and Vegetable Salad

Image from www.lowgicooking.com Ask Zarela The recipe for the corn, jicama, avocado salad is not in the cookbook Matt purchased for me.  Is the recipe available anywhere?  It was incredible. Answer: It is in my first book Food from my... (Continue reading)

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Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad)

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... (Continue reading)

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Creamy Rice Casserole

Creamy Rice Casserole

Recipe: Creamy Rice Casserole Summary: Here is a superior party dish because it is delicious, economical, holds well and can be easily preassembled and reheated just prior to serving. This is why it is high on the list of all... (Continue reading)

Chiles Prensados ( A Rose for Carmen)

Chiles Prensados ( A Rose for Carmen)

I am  able to give you this recipe because of the internet and the social networks that it has made possible.  I put up a post on my new Chef of the Month, Victor Nava Pastelero with the caveat that... (Continue reading)

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Salpicon de Huachinango

Salpicon de Huachinango

Still the favorite dish and the most surprising on  the menu at Zarela.  And what makes it so surprising?  it’s the exact combination of sweet spices:  1part canela (soft0stick cinnamon, 2 teaspoon cumin, pre to pasted cumin and cloves SALPICON... (Continue reading)

Jicama-Watercress Salad

Jicama-Watercress Salad

ENSALADA DE JICAMA Y BERROS (Jicama-Watercress Salad) Salads were not a big thing in Mexican meals during my Guadalajara days. Around the late seventies there seemed to be an upsurge of interest, just when I was starting my catering business... (Continue reading)

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