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Roasted Poblano Gordita Burger

Really is this any way to begin a new year?  At this moment thousands of people are beginning to put their new resolutions into action.  Configuring their new work out routines, planning  healthier meals , taking life by the horns and I bring you this. A patty Stuffed between a gordita.  

Pozole Verde

As I mentioned in my earlier post, holidays in our home meant Pozole and bunuelos.  Sadly I feel I might not get around to making bunuelos this year, but I do want to share a pozole recipe.  I cannot even begin to count how many times over the years my mom has made pozole.  She typically makes pozole rojo (red) flavored with ancho chiles,  I really owe my love for ancho (dried poblanos) to her.  Pozole does take time (hence the margaritas), but the rewards are truly worth it in the end.  A big , yes big steamy pot of pozole is sure to warm your home this… Read More

Guava Margarita

New year’s in my childhood home meant two things. Pozole Bunuelos So how does a guava margarita fit into the mix?  Nowhere, really I had leftover guavas from making my Ponche Navideno and I find sipping a cocktail as I stand over my pot skimming foam for my pozole broth makes for a more enjoyable time. Margarita motivation.

Texas Sugar Cookies

Santa’s almost here and I of course am behind. Daily I have been reminded of the cookies that need to be made for Santa’s arrival.   Add to the list the tamales I have yet to begin, the brisket I must prep, a pot of beans and well it leaves for a busy day.

Ponche Navideno

  My small apartment wafted with the smell of Christmas, a Mexican Christmas, I was thrilled.  We were also snipping away making paper snowflakes, kinda ironic. Sipping on Ponche Navideno, in Texas. Making snowflakes, in Texas.  

Pecan Sandies

    Pecan Sandies are my favorite cookies, well I am not known to ever turn down any cookie, but these do hold special meaning.  In high school I cannot even recall how my ritual came  to be, but before very tennis match I happily munched on a package of pecan sandies while washing them down with a Hawaiian punch.  Did I need the extra sugar boost for the match, did they help calm my nerves, who knows?   The craving for pecan sandies stayed with me, the Hawaiian punch, thankfully that part of my ritual ended.  While I was expecting my first daughter the cravings were intense, pecan sandies with… Read More