If you are a fan of tortilla soup, but mid-week, lack the time to pull off the broiling/grilling required, you’ll appreciate the more simple preparation of caldo de papa. It makes up for the charred depth of its tortilla-filled cousin, with a bright and fresh tomato-onion flavor. Caldo de Papa (Mexican Potato Soup) makes approximately … Continue reading »
I had a really great day that I chose to dedicate almost entirely to the kitchen. I scrubbed the stove. I cleaned counters and back-splashes. I baked. I made tonight’s dinner with not a bean in sight. The Cauliflower, Spinach & Potato Stir-Fry with Coconut Milk that we’re having is from Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking … Continue reading »
Just last week I was going on and on (and on) about how much I LOVE the short winters here. Scarves and warming the house with the oven and boots and snuggling under warm blankets. Oh well… all I can hope for now is that the weather outside is short-lived because I am not ready … Continue reading »
I will fess up from the get-go – pinto beans and I have not been friends. I grew up on the black beans that were familiar to my Yucatecan parents and well…. they don’t really eat pinto beans or flour tortillas or enchiladas or that rice with little carrots and peas in it. In my … Continue reading »
A creamy, vegan roasted squash soup from our Thanksgiving dinner table. Continue reading »
A quicky and healthy preparation of tofu, quinoa and kale that just happens to be vegan… and delicious. Continue reading »
Those of you that are from Austin are well acquainted with all the wonder that can be wrapped in a tortilla. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve been rescued by tacos. These little guys turned what was going to be a very sad meal into something that filled the belly and made our … Continue reading »
My mother giggles at the mention of her lentejas referred to as an “Ancho Lentil Stew,” but she sops it with corn tortillas and gets to the bottom of her bowl whenever she has it. Continue reading »
I’ve been talking about making tamales for… like… ever. It’s the Texas-holiday combo that had me trapped in the craving. Everywhere I went there were corn husks and tamales by the dozen and aluminum foil bundles. And although I was having a rather intense craving for them, I just didn’t trust that any of the … Continue reading »
