by admin | Jul 10, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces
Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Pepian) This picture is my mother's very simple pepian that she served with green beans, nopalitos, and veal tongue. It was delicious and easy to make if you have the Red Chile Sauce. This is a most useful building block! 8 cloves garlic...
by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Recipes, Soups and Soup-Stews
Green Soup with Sea Bass (Caldo verde de robalo) Juice of 2 limes2 cloves garlic (minced)Salt4 6-ounce sea bass fillets1 quart fish stock8 tomatillos (peeled and quartered)2 fresh jalapeños (coarsely chopped)10 sprigs cilantro3 large sprigs fresh epazote or ½...
by admin | Jul 4, 2021 | Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes
Quinoa Cooked in Tomatillo Salsa (Quinoa con tomatillo) Quinoa is a real newcomer to Mexican cuisine, but has carved out a place for itself almost as quickly in Mexico as in the United States. I cook it often, delighted with its versatility and delicate texture. When...
by admin | Apr 12, 2021 | Condiments, Recipes, Sauces
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...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces
Tomatillo Sauce with Cream (Salsa de tomatillo con crema) Canned tomatillos are really a last resort here. They taste nothing like the real thing. This sauce is also wonderful with grilled or poached fish, especially salmon, or pan-fried chicken cutlets. Medium...