Gran's Best

Heirlooms & Discoveries

Escabeche

May 16, 2020 Gran

Pickles are irresistible. A few years ago, house-fermented pickled vegetables became fashionable at restaurants. Many of us have trouble getting enthusiastic about veggies, but I am solidly behind fermented vegetables. Escabeche refers to spicy pickled vegetables, often served … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Recipes, Salads, Tex-Mex, Vegetables fermented, pickles, Tex-Mex

Queso Fundido

February 4, 2019 Gran

Adapted from from Mark Bittman's recipe, a quick queso that is addictive and so satisfying.  2 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, peeled and mincedSalt and pepper8 ounces Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, or mozzarella cheese, grated4 ounces … [Read more...]

Appetizers, Recipes, Tex-Mex Super Bowl, Tex-Mex

Saucy Black Beans – Instant Pot

January 31, 2019 Gran

Some years ago we had Caroline’s high school graduation party at Chevy’s Fresh Mex in San Francisco. At that time it was a small chain of two or three restaurants in SF. We all loved watching the tortilla machine. When we have South of the Border Night at a family … [Read more...]

Instant Pot, Mains, Recipes, Tex-Mex, Vegetables, Veggie Main Dishes Instant Pot, Tex-Mex

Pumpkin Chili

January 31, 2019 Gran

Adapted from a Plated recipe, here is a quick chili with amazing flavor and texture. You can tailor the "meat" to your audience. For example, the plant-based Beyond Burger can be crumbled and sautéed, then added to this chili. You can add grated cheese and dollops of full-fat … [Read more...]

Mains, Meat Main Dishes, Recipes, Tex-Mex, Vegan Main Dishes, Veggie Main Dishes Tex-Mex

Chilaquiles in Pumpkin Salsa Roja

November 4, 2018 Gran

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...]

Mains, Recipes, Tex-Mex, Vegan Main Dishes, Vegetables Purple Carrot, Tex-Mex, vegan

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