Shrimp Soup (Caldo de camarones)

Shrimp Soup (Caldo de camarones)

You probably know one or two people who can do everything and do it well, or even brilliantly like virtuoso violinist Alberto Villalobos, the gorgeous middle child, of the Villalobos Brothers. I write often about them, not only because they are immensely talented,...

Herbs for Mole Verde and Pepian

    Preparations for tomorrow’s Mexican Cooking Live with Zarela have been intense but fun. I spent hours on the telephone with Dell and Time Warner upgrading my service  to get sufficient bandwidh to broadcast a clear picture. Dell had to readjust my...
Mole Verde (Green Mole)

Mole Verde (Green Mole)

Mole Verde (Green Mole) For those who attended my class at the Gourmet Latino Festival, here is the recipe for mole verde. We will be serving it this week along with 6 other moles from the state of Oaxaca. Thank you for your enthusiastic response. I so enjoyed myself...

Hoja Santa Purée (Puré de hoja santa)

Hoja Santa Purée (Puré de hoja santa) This is not a traditional Mexican basic but it is the base for several dishes I make and will soon post. You can substitute cilantro or Italian parsley for the hoja santa. 1 teaspoon salt1-2 cloves garlic (peeled)1 jalapeño chile...