I have been wanting to make an authentic Mexican dried chili salsa for a long time. I’ve even had a few different dried chilis up in the cupboard. For some reason I have been a little intimidated, but I’m not … Continue reading
Guajilla Chili Salsa
Category Archives: Mexican, South American & Caribbean Recipes
Mole Pipían (Pumpkin Seed Mole)
Mmm, mole. Rich and loaded with toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro, it goes well with grilled vegetables, enchiladas, and even drizzled (or poured!) on tacos. We had it with queso fresco enchiladas and another time with grilled veggie tacos. Recipe … Continue reading
Jamaican Rice & Peas
My fingers are all on fire from touching habaneros! This yummy dish of Jamaican rice and peas called for scotch bonnet peppers and habanero was the closest I could find. Spicy little devils. We had these Jamaican rice and peas … Continue reading
Mushroom Ceviche (Ceviche De Champinones)
We were in Peru a while back, and enjoyed the most fantastic mushroom ceviche. My re-creation is below. In Peru, they traditionally serve ceviche with yams, corn and toasted corn nuts. We had it with corn because that’s all we … Continue reading
Mango & Avocado Salsa
A couple of months ago, my husband and I were in the Yukon to see Aurora Borealis, and surprisingly, in the middle of the small city of Whitehorse, there was the best Mexican food! The thing that really stood out … Continue reading
Homemade Flour Tortillas
I wanted to use up all these leftovers we’ve had in the freezer forever: homemade refried beans, spanish rice, tomatillo salsa, so I decided to try making homemade flour tortillas for burritos. I absolutely LOVE fresh flour tortillas, especially when … Continue reading
Super Moist Tequila Lime Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese Lime Frosting
I think I’ve figured out what makes me like a yellow cake. Butter! I thought I had followed the Brown Eyed Baker’s recipe for margarita cupcakes really closely, then realized that when cutting the recipe in half, I used the … Continue reading
Super Flavorful Spanish Rice
Here is a recipe for super flavorful Spanish rice. The chipotle peppers in adobe sauce give it smokiness and heat. I also toast the rice which enhances the flavors, but I’m not sure why! 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading
Vegetarian Street Tacos
By now you probably know that I’m a lover of tacos. Any kind really. Fish style, Korean, fajita-ish, mushroom (see other taco recipes here)… This time I went a more traditional route. While these street tacos are vegetarian and use … Continue reading
Light Mexican Inspired Soup
Wow. I wasn’t expecting to post the soup I made the other night. Every once in a while, especially if my husband isn’t home for dinner, I just throw some vegetables into a pot with some broth and have a … Continue reading