Mexico Food – Drinks & More!!

Ingredients: 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1/2 Medium White Onion, sliced 4 Chiles de Árbol 3 – 5 Roma Tomatoes Salt, to taste Equipment: Molcajete and tejolote (For more information, see below at the end of this recipe.) Directions: In a comal or dry skillet set over medium heat, roast the garlic and onion. Remove the [...]

Recognized today as one of the oldest restaurants in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, La India Bonita is a must-visit restaurant when you’re in town. Dwight W. Morrow, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1927 to 1930, immediately fell in love with the city of Cuernavaca and had this house built. Originally, it was known as “Casa [...]

Stuffed Chiles Ingredients: 3/4 Cup Raisins 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Dry or Sweet Sherry 8 Large Poblano Chile Peppers 3 Roma Tomatoes 500 Grams (1 Pound) Ground Pork 1/2 Medium White Onion, diced 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Cup (250 ml) Chicken Broth (or substitute 2 Teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Powder dissolved in 1 Cup Hot [...]

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 [...]

Pollo Encacahuatado, a delicious dish originally from Puebla, does take a bit of prep time, but it’s definitely worth it! This recipe makes quite a few servings, so you can cut it in half if you’d like. I used my slow-cooker because I wanted the chicken to practically fall off the bones, but you can [...]

Huauzontle (also spelled guauzontle and huazontle) is an herb native to Mexico. Its name is of Náhuatl origin (“huautzontli”), and it has a long history of use in Mexican cuisine. Its appearance is somewhat like what broccoli would look like if it were elongated, and its flavor is a bit like spinach. Not only does [...]

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 [...]