Category: Cooking with Tequila

Sparkling Citrus Margaritas

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  Sparkling Citrus Margaritas   I’m ringing in the New Year with a fun twist… Read more

Pecan Pie Margarita

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Pecan Pie Margarita I am up to my elbows in groceries, silverware and football decorations. … Read more

Zucchini Fries with Tequila-Spiked Avocado Dip

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Zucchini Fries with Tequila-Spiked Avocado Dip I love fries.  Who doesn’t? Salty, hot, fries piled… Read more

Celebrate National Tequila Day

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  Did you know tomorrow is National Tequila Day? Well of course you did, right?… Read more

Mango Margarita Ice Cream

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  Mango Margarita Ice Cream   I’m headed to the beach today.  As I type… Read more

Orange Margarita Cupcakes

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  Orange Margarita Cupcakes I’m in Houston!! A quick trip to attend the Latism kickoff event… Read more

Queso Fundido

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Queso Fundido   An appetizer of melted cheese spiked with tequila and overflowing with chorizo, poblanos and tomato.… Read more

Tamarind Tequila Molleja

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This recipe was originally published on Multicultural Familia, Enjoy!   In Texas, molleja, or sweetbreads, can… Read more

This recipe was originally published on Multicultural Familia, Enjoy!

 

In Texas, molleja, or sweetbreads, can be found at every grilling event, slowly soaking in the flavors of mesquite or pecan.  In the case we should have a guest or family member visiting, we are forced to explain what is molleja? No, they are not brains.

Molleja are the thymus glands of either beef, veal, lamb or pork.

Did you know molleja can be ordered at many fine french restaurants thinly sliced sauteed in butter with mushrooms, or used as a filling for crepes drizzled with a rich lemon butter sauce.  They are considered a delicacy, who knew?  To me molleja means a lightly charred morsel I stuff into a warm tortilla and top with a fiery salsa. I say they are best eaten grilled with a cold beer and no plates, messy style.

Let them keep their crepes. (more…)