Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Mexican dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter […]

Think of Mexican food and soup is not the first thing that comes to mind. But considering how many delicious Mexican soup recipes there are, it could never be last on the list. Here’s a small sampling of some of those delightful concoctions.
- Fabada Asturiana
Fabada is a soup imported to Mexico centuries ago by the […]

Mexican desserts aren’t the first thing that leap to mind when thinking of Mexican cuisine. But given some of the outrageously delicious possibilities, maybe it should be. Here’s a sample that should convince anyone.
- Crema Catalana
An import from the Catalan area of Spain, this creamy dessert is easy to prepare and even easier to eat.
Ingredients:
4 […]

When most people think of Mexican cuisine they don’t picture beverages to go with it. But in all cultures, the drink paired with the food is an important part of the entire experience. Imagine having a fine red snapper prepared Mexican style for dinner, then washing it down with orange juice or milk. Healthy, but […]

Serves: Makes 40 meatballs.
Ingredients
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup very finely chopped onion
1/3 cup Egg Creations OriginalTM, well shaken
1 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb each lean ground beef and pork
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Stir the breadcrumbs with the onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt […]

(NC)-This truly Southern frittata showcases the best of the region: sweet potatoes, southern sweet onion, green pepper and spinach. Serve with a crisp green salad, twelve-grain toast and a dollop of corn salsa for a hearty brunch kids and adults alike will adore.
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 cup chopped Vidalia or Texas 1015 sweet […]

Though some experts dispute the wisdom of calling chiles ‘peppers’, there’s no disagreement about what they add to Mexican food: great taste and a lot of zing.
Chiles are now grown in many countries around the globe. India is one of the world’s largest producers today, growing a millions tons per year. But, while the chiles […]

(NC)-This hearty vegetarian soup takes longer to cook but only a few minutes to prepare and then you can practically forget about it ’til done. If you have leftovers it freezes and reheats well too for totable lunches.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: About 1 hour
1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 mL
1 medium onion chopped 1
1 […]

The title refers here to the sauce, or (in Spanish) mole, not to the popular dance. But a good salsa can make you want to move your body in an excited rhythm. To citizens of the U.S., salsa is nothing more than a mix of fresh chopped tomatoes with spices. But in Mexico, salsa recipes […]

In case you’re wondering, the title does NOT refer to creating a small gopher-like animal or any dish containing it. No, mole is a delicious traditional Mexican sauce. In fact, it’s so traditional that the name derives from an Aztec word that just means ’sauce’. The most popular type hails from Puebla, Mexico which gives […]