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corn crepes with masa harina
CREPAS DE MAIZ (Corn Crepes) l cup all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring 3/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal Pinch of salt 4 eggs 2 cups half and half l cup milk 2/3 cup melted butter Combine flour and cornmeal in... (Continue reading)
Shrimp with Rosemary
I learned this on a trip to Paris at Joel Robuchon’s Paris restaurant: Stick a stem of rosemary through extra large, head-on shrimp, brush with garlic and olive oil, salt and either pan-fry them or grill them They are fantastic... (Continue reading)
Seven Basic Rules for Cooking Mexican Food
Written on 28 Mar, 2011 at 2:14 in Featured, Uncategorized |
Courtesy of Alex Uballez Potatoes with chorizo A friend from Austria visited me recently on a day when there were several volunteers helping put together a tasting of some new dishes I’ve been working on. He was amazed, almost incredulous,... (Continue reading)
A most extraordinary night at Zarela
Written on 5 Feb, 2011 at 2:40 in Featured, Uncategorized |
One couple drove down from Philadelphia to have one last margarita at my restaurant Zarela. She had even written a eulogy that she recorded and was so moving that I hope IEulogy for Zarela restaurant can attach it so you... (Continue reading)
Bravo! Linda Ellerbee writes about today’s Mexico
Written on 6 Oct, 2010 at 12:46 in Uncategorized |
Linda and I have been friends for years and I admire her very much. She comes to the restaurant, eats some tamales and we have profound conversations about how to help improve the image that Mexico has in the United... (Continue reading)
Where – or when does regional cuisine begin or end?
Where – or when does regional cuisine begin or end by Pedro de Aguinaga translated by Andrew Shaw I have the pleasure of presenting to you this lovely piece written by my good friend Pedro de Aguinaga that I originally... (Continue reading)
Mexicaness
Written on 19 May, 2010 at 10:29 in Uncategorized |
MEXICANESS by Lorea Canales Ten years in New York, two daughters, one gringo husband, no plans of going back. How do you maintain your Latino roots? asks Zarela. How indeed do I conserve my “mexicanidad” when my daughters are two... (Continue reading)
Chef of the Month – Jackie Diaz
Written on 20 Apr, 2010 at 23:15 in Uncategorized |
Chef of the Month Jackie Diaz and I are friends through facebook where she once posted a picture of her fish tacos which looked delicious. I was intrigued and asked her for the recipe. When I saw how carefully she... (Continue reading)
Zarela talks MOLE on Martha Stewart Radio
Written on 3 Feb, 2009 at 17:50 in Uncategorized |
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking of ways to spice up your celebration and Zarela has the answer—Mole! This week on Martha Stewart Radio it’s all about chocolate, so make sure to... (Continue reading)
Mex-Appeal
Written on 27 Jan, 2009 at 1:11 in Uncategorized |
Mex Appeal This article originally appeared in “Food & Wine” and can also be viewed at http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/mex-appeal With jungles, waterfalls and one of Mexico’s best regional cuisines, little-known Veracruz is a great adventure. By Zarela Martinez When I visited Veracruz... (Continue reading)
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