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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Baking Holiday Mexican Piedras ( Rocks) Will Recycle Your Conchas!
Holiday baking! Mexican piedras, rocks, are great for holiday sharing and gifting, especially as we are forced to isolate, stay home, during these horrible Covid …