Mexilish

It has been a few years since my last post.  Let's see, what have I been up to?  Well we had a baby in 2014 and she is now 3 years old. ...

When you make this simple dish, you are going to kick yourself for not trying it earlier.   It is so easy and fast!   There are several vers...

This appetizer is extremely delicious and light.   The reason that this appetizer is considered "light" is because the Panela and ...

As I was cleaning the fridge on Saturday, I noticed that I had purchased some “tomatillos” the week before and they were getting ready to bi...

I found a recipe for a concoction called Paztel Azteca.   I think it should be called Lasagna Azteca because in reality, it is the same prin...

Times have certainly changed.   The way we interact with one another on a daily basis has certainly changed from our parent’s time.   This r...

If someone were to ask me “What is your favorite memory with your Dad as an adult”?   I would definitely say lazy Saturdays eating a shrimp ...

I remember when I was a little girl, my mom did not let us eat corn on the cob from street vendors in Mexico.   She said that the pots that ...

If there is one thing I learned from my father when grocery shopping, is always read the ingredients of the chorizo before you buy.  Most ch...

Hi guys, I know I have laid low for the last few weeks, but I have been busy with the holidays.  I have been translating some recipes and wr...

Cooking for me is a like a time machine.   It takes me back to specific points in time.   I can always remember when and where I was when I ...

I love watching the Top Chef Texas competition on Bravo.   Although they claim to be impartial on the judging, I sometimes find that they te...

This cake has a wow factor that is out of this world.   It looks difficult because you are baking the cake at the same time as the flan.   T...

This cream of poblano soup is perfect for a winter day.   I actually enjoy it year round because the taste is so complex.   When working wit...

As promised, here is the recipe for Sopa de Lentejas, lentil soup.   This is how I learned to make it from my Mom, MariaElena, which she pro...

As you all may notice, I write a lot about my family.   I was very blessed to grow up with awesome parents.   As we got older they became no...

I cannot remember when I started making the Poblano Spaghetti.    I want to say that the first time I tried this dish was during my sisters’...