My Favorite Mexican Dinner Menu

My Favorite Mexican Dinner Menu

Welcoming guests into my home and introducing them to my food fills me with joy. It is not the fleeting moment of the meal but organizing everything for the perfect party that extends the pleasure. Planning the menu can take days as I explore all sorts of...
Huitlacoche Soup (Caldo de huitlacoche)

Huitlacoche Soup (Caldo de huitlacoche)

Huitlacoche Soup (Caldo de huitlacoche) 3 tablespoons lard preferably home-rendered (or vegetable oil)1 medium white onion (sliced in thin half-moons; about 1 cup)2 cloves garlic (minced)3 poblano, Anaheim, or California long green chiles (roasted, peeled, seeded, and...
Huitlacoche Crepe Casserole

Huitlacoche Crepe Casserole

Huitlacoche Crepe Casserole This is one of my favorite party dishes. It is quite labor-intensive but the different elements can be prepared and assembled one or two days in advance and all you have to do the day of the party is put it in the oven. I serve it as a...