Cooking
"Por celebrar la fiesta del Cinco de Mayo, me gusta presentarles a Ustedes
una semana de platos mejicanos."
Not here!
For my non-Spanish speaking readers (myself included...thanks to my FIL for the translation!), that's "In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I present you with a week of Mexican meals"".
Or, something like that.
Yep. Starting Sunday, it's Mexican for dinner. Every night, through (and including) the fifth.
This is something I love to do...themed food!
Lots of peppers on our grocery list...
What to expect:
Tomato, Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad and Chicken-and-Avocado Soup with Fried Tortillas
Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce and Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Huevos a la Hacienda
Cheese Fritatta with Pico de Gallo and Chicken Chilaquiles
There will also be a Watermelon-Lime Frozen Agua Fresca, as well as Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Crepe Torte.
- Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad Recipe
This recipe for Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad is brought to you by the fresh corn, leftover cotija cheese and a can of beans. And that lazy feeling that strikes during the Summer for something delicious yet easy. Like most everyone, I love fresh...
- Huevos Y Papas Con Rajas En Salsa Verde & Ensalada De Jicama
Scrambled Eggs & Potatoes in Tangy Green Sauce For Cinco de Mayo, we turned to Rick Bayless and Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico. Per usual, I didn't read through the entire recipe before committing myself, or I would...
- And The Answer Is?
So, in answer to the 'guess what we made' post a few days ago, when I showed you those two photos? First, here's a list of ingredients. From top left to right: Ancho chilies, Guajillo chilies, corn tortillas, bread, tomatillos, onion, tomato....
- All Mexican Food, All The Time
Or, Day two of our Cinco de Mayo feast! This time, it was Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce, and Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup. First up, lamb chops. (And yes, I substituted Veat for mine) Chile powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and coarse...
- Let The Celebration Begin!
Day one of our (pre) Cinco de Mayo dinners...we have Chicken and Avocado Soup, garnished with Fried Tortillas, and Tomato, Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad. (all recipes are from the Food & Wine web site; you have to be a subscriber to read them. so, if...
Cooking
Lost in Translation?
"Por celebrar la fiesta del Cinco de Mayo, me gusta presentarles a Ustedes
una semana de platos mejicanos."
Not here!
For my non-Spanish speaking readers (myself included...thanks to my FIL for the translation!), that's "In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I present you with a week of Mexican meals"".
Or, something like that.
Yep. Starting Sunday, it's Mexican for dinner. Every night, through (and including) the fifth.
This is something I love to do...themed food!
Lots of peppers on our grocery list...
What to expect:
Tomato, Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad and Chicken-and-Avocado Soup with Fried Tortillas
Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce and Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Huevos a la Hacienda
Cheese Fritatta with Pico de Gallo and Chicken Chilaquiles
There will also be a Watermelon-Lime Frozen Agua Fresca, as well as Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Crepe Torte.
- Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad Recipe
This recipe for Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad is brought to you by the fresh corn, leftover cotija cheese and a can of beans. And that lazy feeling that strikes during the Summer for something delicious yet easy. Like most everyone, I love fresh...
- Huevos Y Papas Con Rajas En Salsa Verde & Ensalada De Jicama
Scrambled Eggs & Potatoes in Tangy Green Sauce For Cinco de Mayo, we turned to Rick Bayless and Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico. Per usual, I didn't read through the entire recipe before committing myself, or I would...
- And The Answer Is?
So, in answer to the 'guess what we made' post a few days ago, when I showed you those two photos? First, here's a list of ingredients. From top left to right: Ancho chilies, Guajillo chilies, corn tortillas, bread, tomatillos, onion, tomato....
- All Mexican Food, All The Time
Or, Day two of our Cinco de Mayo feast! This time, it was Chile-Rubbed Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Sauce, and Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup. First up, lamb chops. (And yes, I substituted Veat for mine) Chile powder, ground cumin, dried oregano and coarse...
- Let The Celebration Begin!
Day one of our (pre) Cinco de Mayo dinners...we have Chicken and Avocado Soup, garnished with Fried Tortillas, and Tomato, Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad. (all recipes are from the Food & Wine web site; you have to be a subscriber to read them. so, if...