Miahuatlán-Style Tamales (Tamales Miahuatecos)
María Concepción Portillo de Carballido, the well known Oaxacan cooking teacher, introduced me to these pumpkin-enriched tamales from the neighborhood of Miahuatlán in the Sierra Madre de Sur. I included an adapted version of the recipe in my first book, but it is so...Tomato Sauce with Chipotle Chiles (Salsa de tomate con chile chipotle)
Tomato Sauce with Chipotle Chiles (Salsa de tomate con chile chipotle) I’ve had sauces like this in many parts of Mexico, including Veracruz, so I have to say it’s not unique to the state. Veracruzan cooks, however, find it as useful as I do. It makes a great...Chipotle Mayonnaise (Mayonesa de chipotle)
Chipotle Mayonnaise (Mayonesa de chipotle) 1 cup commercially prepared mayonnaise3 tablespoons Chipotle Paste (or to taste)Salt to taste Combine mayonnaise and chipotle paste. Taste for seasoning and add salt if desired.Refrigerate unless using at once. Yield: About 1...Tomatillo Sauce with Chipotle Chiles (Salsa de tomatillo con chipotle)
Tomatillo Sauce with Chipotle Chiles (Salsa de tomatillo con chipotle) This is an excellent dipping sauce for crudités or tortilla chips. The chipotle adds a smoky, intriguing note. You can use more chiles for a spicier sauce. ½ pound fresh tomatillos (huks removed...
The many lives of Zarela Martínez
Culinary legend Zarela Martínez introduced finely tuned, highly researched regional Mexican cuisine to a national stage, and has continued to blaze trails for more than three decades.