Creamed Celery and Cilantro Soup
On a wintry night, this creamed celery and cilantro soup offers a comforting warmth—it’s both homey and restorative. While celery and cilantro originally hail from …
Penne A La Vodka
This recipe for Penne A La Vodka is lacto-vegetarian. It’s a “go slow” recipe, so you can enjoy a good sipping tequila while you cook …
Huevos Rancheros Are My Tejano, Norteño Poetry. And Saucy!
Poetry and food? Absolutely with Huevos Rancheros. I often connect my dishes to music or poetry and when it comes to huevos rancheros it’s easy …
Arroz Con Almendras – Almond Rice Adds Elegant Crunch
Arroz con almendras is an almond rice recipe from the Baja California and Sonora region of Mexico. A bit of trivia: sharks are common to …
Meatballs in Tomato Broth | Albóndigas en Caldo de Tomate
Meatballs in tomato broth were a favorite recipe of my sister Gloria Fernández. She added rice to the meatballs, as do many family cooks in …
Molletes — this Mexican sandwich is sumptuous, hot and fresh!
This recipe for Molletes is from the award-winning cookbook, “Don’t Count The Tortillas: The Art of Texas Mexican Cooking” Ingredients (makes 8 molletes)4 bolillos (small …
Nopalitos Agua Fresca
Nopalitos agua fresca is a recipe I’ve adapted from one published in the monthly magazine, El Mesteño: A Magazine About Mexican-American Culture And Heritage In …
Mexican Rice is a Treasure of Comida Casera
Mexican rice is loved in every Texas Mexican American home, from Houston, to San Antonio, to McAllen, to Monterrey. Each family has its own special …
Huevos Divorciados, Chupa Los Dedos Delicious!
You don’t have to be divorced to serve up these huevos divorciados (divorced eggs), a breakfast that’s so scrumptuous, you’ll “chupar los dedos,” voraciously shlurp …
Why Ceasar Salad Reminds Me of Dolores Huerta and César Chávez
On August 24, 1970, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, leaders of the eventual United Farm Workers Union, called for a consumer boycott of iceberg lettuce …