Mexico Food – Drinks & More!!

Ingredients: 100 Grams Pecan Halves 2 Medium White Potatoes 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 Medium White Onion, coarsely chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 24 Sprigs Fresh Cilantro, washed 2 Large Bunches (about 1/3 Kilo) Fresh Spinach Leaves, washed 1 Liter Chicken or Vegetable Broth Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste Sea Salt, to taste Ground [...]

Mexican cuisine includes the use of the delicate flor de calabaza (also known as squash blossoms or pumpkin flowers). These flowers are used in a variety of ways, such as in quesadillas, empanadas, and soups. In addition to flor de calabaza, epazote is another native plant which is an integral part of Mexican cuisine. You’ll [...]

Ingredients: 500 Grams Pinto Beans, debris removed and rinsed 1 Whole Chicken, cut into separate pieces (keep the feet – they add nice flavor to the soup) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 4 Tablespoons Butter 7 Cups Chicken Stock (you can substitute chicken bouillon powder in hot water) 1 Large Onion, chopped 6 Garlic Cloves, minced [...]

Ingredients: 1 Medium Onion 2 Garlic Cloves About 3 Cups Cooked Bayo Beans with their broth (see recipe below) (canned beans may be substituted) 4 Pasilla Chile Peppers, stems removed 2/3 Cup Chicken Broth Salt, to taste 1/2 Pound Oaxaca Cheese (Mozzarella or Manchego can also be used) 1/2 Pound Queso Fresco (Farmer’s Cheese can [...]

Here in Mexico, this dish is particularly popular in December, March and April. During these months, it’s very easy to find romeritos, a wild plant which has sprigs somewhat resembling rosemary, but which has a delicate taste closest to that of baby spinach. If you can’t find romeritos where you are, you can substitute fresh [...]

In Mexico, salt cod is in high demand throughout December as well as in the springtime due to lent-related dietary restrictions. This is a traditional Mexican dish popularly served on Christmas Eve, but you’ll enjoy it anytime! Ingredients: 2 pounds Salt Cod 2 pounds Mini White or Red Potatoes, washed 2 Medium White Onions 4 [...]

Ingredients: 2 pounds Bayo Beans, sorted and rinsed 1/4-1/2 pound Bacon Strips 5 Large Green Onions or 1 Medium White Onion, diced 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced 1-2 Habanero Chile Peppers, minced Water (enough to cover beans while cooking) 2 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Powder 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste Salt, to [...]