From Purple Carrot, the vegan meal kit people. I would not have thought of using pumpkin in Mexican food and it works beautifully here. This recipe makes a great healthy meal for our Mexican food fans. Amazingly delicious. Picture credit Purple Carrot 3 cloves garlic1 red … [Read more...]
Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy
I adore Tex-Mex food and I could eat it every night--even without a margarita. Not long ago the Washington Post published a recipe they called "Enchiladas with Chili Gravy" with a picture that made me drool. The WaPo recipe is a little complicated and involves making your own … [Read more...]
Corn Elote on the Cob
This corn elote is even more delicious than the first Corn Elote we shared here, which calls for corn kernels. The recipe came from Blue Apron in the summer of 2016, when it accompanied Summer Squash Quesadillas. The quesadillas were fabulous but the corn outshone them! 4 ears … [Read more...]
Chile & Coke Carnitas
Adapted from Cuisine at Home magazine. Cooking the pork in the slow cooker is pretty easy. What takes this recipe from good to great are the steps after the meat is done. Don't skip defatting the broth, cooking down the broth, shredding the meat with attention, and crisping … [Read more...]
Margaritas
From Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, two recipes for real margaritas. Her blog and cookbooks are always worth consulting when searching for great American recipes. For one 2 ounces silver (or blanco) 100% agave tequila 1 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce freshly … [Read more...]