Stop taking tequila shots. That’s for sorority girls and fraternity bros. Put the lime and salt aside and sip your tequila with a glass of sangrita to maximize its earthy flavors and take it to a whole new level. Tequila is a quality spirit that was given a bad rap in the nineties with bro […]
Traditional Guacamole
There is no end to “takes” and “spins” on guacamole, but traditional guacamole is a tradition for a reason. It’s the perfect side for almost any dish or just for a chip dip. It neither overpowers the dish nor is it a flavorless, textureless blob on top. The creaminess of the avocados is perfectly offset […]
Enchiladas Suizas (Swiss Enchiladas)
Enchiladas Suizas, or Swiss Enchiladas, are called Swiss due to the dairy used (cream cheese, sour cream, Oaxaca cheese). Traditionally, they are one of the only types of enchiladas you’ll find in Mexico that are baked, rather than assembled and immediately served. According to Saveur, Enchiladas Suizas originated at Sanborns Cafe in Mexico City in […]
Mexican Red Rice
Although many people use the terms interchangeably, Mexican Red Rice and Spanish Rice are not the same. There are some similarities. For instance, both can have tomatoes as their base. One significant difference between the two dishes is that Spanish rice usually includes saffron and sweet paprika. In contrast, Mexican red rice gets its color […]
Homemade Chicken Stock
A lot of people may think that homemade chicken stock doesn’t belong on a food blog. They’d be wrong. Good cooking requires good ingredients, and neither bland chicken water that comes in a can nor dehydrated chicken product that comes in a foil-wrapped cube qualify as good ingredients. Making your own high-quality chicken stock will […]
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa
Blackened shrimp tacos are one of my wife’s favorite meals, especially on a hot summer day. The big flavor of the blackened shrimp is offset by the bright citrus and creaminess of the avocado mango salsa. A little Mexican sour cream on top brings it all together. It’s the perfect meal for hanging out around […]
Stacked Enchiladas – West Texas-Style
West Texas Style Stacked Enchiladas were a staple in our home growing up. I don’t remember ever eating rolled enchiladas when I was young. We rarely ate out at restaurants, especially chain restaurants, where rolled enchiladas were typical. Stacked enchiladas were pretty much the only way I had seen them made until we moved from […]
Red Enchilada Sauce
Homemade red enchilada sauce is genuinely a personal affair. Recipes vary from region to region from Southern Mexico, all the way to Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, and within those regions, from family to family. Enchilada Sauce by Region My formative years were spent in West Texas, where the red enchilada sauce is generally […]
Southern-Style Cornbread
Southern-style cornbread is a controversial topic, and it’s guaranteed that I’ll have a few rocks thrown at me for my take on it. There’s an almost puritanical point of view that says cornbread never has sugar or flour in it. My grandparents that were descended from migrants from Tennessee made that kind of cornbread. The […]
White Beans and Tasso
Being a West Texan, I’m about as close to an authority on what a bean should taste like as you can find. Sometimes, though, a pot of pinto beans just won’t do it for you. You need something different. White beans and tasso is an excellent alternative. In fact, secretly, cannellini beans (white kidney beans) are […]
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