On Food & Culture
Price gougers on Amazon are sellling my book for $566 and $199! My book price is $29.99, do not pay more. I think maybe it’s because the New York Times featured my work on the Front Page of the Food section, and today the […]
This stuffed squash blossoms recipe is a sure “wow” factor at parties. Guests swear that the rich texture comes from cream or cheese, but it doesn’t. The sumptuous texture derives from the beans, slowly and properly cooked. Another reason these are a party hit is […]
This avocado salsa is made with roasted Serrano chile and tomatillos. I make it for Tacos Al Pastor, a tradition that is now being freshened up and re-introduced to Texas via Dallas’ new Trompo taco culinary spot by chef/owner, Luis Olvera. Before I describe the […]
I was 10 years old when I first tasted a quesadilla, cheese melted inside crisp wheat flour tortillas. It’s a cliché to say so, but it was love at first bite. In the more southern regions of Mexican cuisines they use corn tortillas, but here […]
Texas Mexican Food Event In San Antonio, Texas Texas Mexican food gained fame In 1800s when Texas Mexican business women ran outdoor diners, and their delicious cooking made San Antonio a culinary destination, tourists arriving via railroad. These entrepreneurial women began to be called “chili […]
Fresh Serrano salsa ranchera has a bright taste and lots of nuance. I make it in a molcajete, but if you want to double or triple the recipe for a party, use a blender. It’s great on tacos, breakfast eggs and on rice and pinto […]
Mazapán Mexican candy is a cousin of Marzipan, which is made with almonds and sugar. Marzipan originates in Asia and the Middle East. Mazapán is distinctly Mexican in that it replaces the almonds with peanuts, which are of Latin American origin. We add corn, which […]
In this wonderfully creamy dish, Papas Con Rajas (Poblano Chile Potatoes), the traditions of Peru and Mexico are brought together, potatoes being native to Peru and the poblano chile native to Mexico. Early archaeological evidence of the potato is found in excavations near the town […]
This is a hearty, delicious chile con queso, chile-cheese spread. Yes, it is another of the “chile con queso” variations. It’s common all across the southern US, known as Pimento Cheese, and it is so beloved that folk get into nasty fights and feuds about […]
Hello, fellow Vegans, welcome to traditional vegan cuisine, an oft-overlooked dimension of Texas Mexican cuisine. They are special for holidays and bring friends and family together. These bean tamales are in every Mexican American home in Texas. Well I can’t make such an absolute statement, […]