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Pinto Bean Chowder

Growing up the norm in our house was a pot of beans.  Well, not much has changed as I each week make a pot of beans for my family.   Beans aside from being a Hispanic staple are versatile in meal planning.  The possibilities for beans are endless, appetizers, breakfast, brunch, sides, soups and even desserts, yes desserts (more on this later).   As I gaze through any new cookbook my fingers quickly skim the pages for any sign of a new bean recipe.  When I came upon this Pinto Bean Chowder I was intrigued, one associates chowder with seafood, corn or potatoes, but beans..the was… Read More

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.