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Hominy, Poblano Chiles and Corn

If you like Mexican flavors, this recipe has it at its most basic levels. And it makes a quick and easy side dish too. Until I came across this recipe in Marge Poore’s 1,000 Mexican Recipes cookbook, the only way I had seen hominy used in recipes was in Pozole or Menudo. Hominy was always my favorite part of both of those dishes. Hominy is corn that is treated in a special way called…

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#1000 Mexican Recipes #corn #Hominy #Mexican cuisine #poblano peppers #Roma tomatoes #vegan #vegetarian #white onion

Zanahorias Aliñadas

This summer, we had a chance to visit a beautiful part of Wisconsin: The Kettle Moraine State Forest. After not having the option to reserve a campsite because of Covid-19 precautions for a while, it was nice to bring out the camping gear and enjoy the outdoors. The Kettle Moraine State Forest is unique because of the glaciers that once covered this part of North America. The Ice Age Trail…

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#carrots #sherry vinegar #Spain #tapas #vegan #vegetarian

Dried Beef Dip

I had never heard of dried beef, other than machaca or beef jerky, until I tried this recipe. And it works amazingly well in this dip. This is a recipe from David’s mom and we have enjoyed it many times, usually when we are watching playoff or championship games. Go Pack and Go Blue! Dried Beef Dip 2 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese 1 jar (4.5 ounces) dried beef, diced ½ cup manzanilla…

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#Appetizer #cream cheese #dip #dried beef #manzanilla olives #Minnesota #white onion

Au Gratin Potatoes

God Jul! Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad! Normally, we would be visiting family in Minnesota, California, or Utah on Christmas Day. But not this year. It will only make our next Christmas even more special! Instead, we decided to make some of the foods that we are used to eating with our families for Christmas dinner here at home. For me that is tamales. But for my husband, David, it was…

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#Cheddar cheese #milk #potatoes

Tarta de Santiago

Maybe because this has been a challenging year for all of us. Maybe because this is a time of reflection as we end the year. Whatever the reason, I am reminded of our time in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Santiago de Compostela, the capital of the Galicia (Gallego) region of Spain, is the end point of a long pilgrimage that people have embarked on for many centuries. It was a…

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#almond flour #almonds #cake #España #Galicia #Spain

Chipotle Eggplant with a Black Bean Sauce

I am glad to say that I have not posted regularly for a while because I am working with some amazing kids that keep me busy. As a middle school teacher, life at work is a bit unpredictable. Add coaching soccer, even more. But I love it!

Recently, over our Winter Break, I had a chance to review my “archive” of dishes and I came across this recipe. We’ve enjoyed it and I would like to share…

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#berenjena #black beans #chipotle chile #cilantro #eggplant #Mexican #Mexican cuisine #queso fresco #vegetarian

Buffalo Chili

The end and beginning of a year provide a time to think back and look forward. We are already looking forward to gatherings with family in places like Utah, Minnesota and Door County in Wisconsin. But it is also nice to remember other places.

This recipe is one we have enjoyed on our visits to Washington, DC and right here (homemade) in Wisconsin.

I love visiting Washington, DC. Not because of…

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#Chili #green pepper #ground buffalo #masa harina #orange pepper #pinto beans #red pepper #tomatoes

Maple Pecan French Toast with Blueberries

We are back in Madison after enjoying a great time on Minnesota’s North Shore. We hiked, we relaxed and we ate! This is one of the recipes that has become a “tradition” whenever we are up there.

While I am not usually a fan of sweet breakfasts, I like the combination of flavors and textures in this recipe. The sweetness of the maple syrup, the creaminess of the cream cheese, the crunch of the…

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#blueberries #cream cheese #French Toast #maple syrup #Minnesota #pecans

Smoked Fish Spread

As we continue our vacation along Minnesota’s North Shore, I thought I should share another recipe that was inspired by some of the great food to be found around the Great Lakes. This comes from the same cookbook I mentioned in the previous post, Dishing Up Minnesota: 150 Recipes from the Land of 10,000 Lakes by Teresa Marrone.

Because this recipe is so simple and satisfying, we have enjoyed it…

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#cream cheese #dill #fish #horseradish #Lake Superior #Minnesota #smoked fish

Wild Rice Skillet with Hazelnuts and Wild Berries

I am happy to say that we are again visiting one of our favorite places: Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota. Aside from the majestic views of the lake and the great hiking along the Superior National Trail, we have enjoyed getting to know and taste some of the great food this area provides.

A view of Lake Agnes, near Lutsen, Minnesota.

Yesterday, we took advantage of a beautifully clear…

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#berries #blueberries #dried apples #hazelnuts #Lake Superior #maple syrup #Minnesota #wild raspberries #Wild rice

Papas y Chorizo con Huevos al Horno

I love potatoes! I may have said that before but I will say that again. And though I am usually not a fan of eating breakfast, the weekends are usually an exception.

This recipe combines two flavors I love: papas and chorizo (potatoes and chorizo).

And if you are looking for a good brunch dish, this one fits the bill. You can get the casserole dishes ready ahead of time, store them in the…

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#Chorizo #eggs #huevos #Monterey Jack cheese #papas #Pico de gallo #potatoes #queso #Soyrizo #vegetarian #vegetariano #white onion

BASICS: Frijoles de la olla

There are people that remember smells from their childhood: chocolate chip cookies, marinara simmering on the stove or meatloaf. For me, it is the smell of frijoles cooking slowly on the stove.

I remember coming into our house after school, welcomed by the deep, earthy aroma of pinto beans. This was especially true on Fridays, as my mom was getting food ready before the Sabbath began at sunset.

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#Bay leaf #Bean #Mexican cuisine #Pinto Bean #Serrano pepper #vegan #vegetarian

Grapefruit and Guava Spritzer

It is hot! And not only that, it is humid! That, I think, calls for a refreshing drink to cool us down.

I came across this recipe in Pati Jinich’s Mexican Today cookbook and I thought I would try it. While I love citrus flavors, I am usually not a fan of grapefruit. But here, the added flavors of guayaba(guava) and tequila offer a sweet and smoky break from the slight bitterness of the…

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#grapefruit #guava nectar #tequila blanco

La Bandera

Now that Cinco the Mayo is over, we can get back to the real party: Spring. We have had some great weather here in Wisconsin and every year I am amazed by the beauty of everything around us coming to life. You can almost see the plants grow! I came across this drink recipe in the cookbook, Mexican Flavors by Hugh Carpenter. This is what he says about the drink: “This is the classic Mexican…

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#drink recipe #lime juice #Mexican cuisine #orange juice #Tequila #tomato juice #Worcestershire sauce

Rice and Garbanzo Soup

This recipe comes from a cookbook I found and then lost and then found again. As a student in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I came across this book, The Best 125 Meatless Mexican Dishes by Susan Geiskopf –Hadler and Mindy Toomay, at AfterWords, a bookstore near the corner of Liberty and Main Street. I loved going in there to browse, not knowing what I would find. Sadly, it is no longer there. While…

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#avocado #chipotle chile #garbanzo beans #Garbanzos #lime juice #limes #Mexican cuisine #Mexican oregano #Rice #Roma tomatoes #tomatoes #vegan #vegetarian

Cazuela de Huevos

Cazuela de Huevos means “egg casserole” in Spanish. But this casserole is much more than just eggs. It has many of the flavors I love, which is why I noticed it in one of my favorite cookbooks, 1,000 Mexican Recipes by Marge Poore. On the weekend, we enjoy a nice breakfast. Usually, it takes a Mexican spin and this recipe fit the bill. I only modified the recipe slightly and it is really…

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#1000 Mexican Recipes #corn tortillas #cumin #eggs #green onions #Marge Poore #Mexican cuisine #milk #Monterey Jack cheese #Oaxaca cheese #poblano peppers #red bell pepper #tomatillos #vegetarian #white onion

Bacon Guacamole

I love a good guacamole! I’ve already posted my BASIC version of guacamole, but this one adds a salty and savory element: bacon. I know that there are a lot of bacon lovers out there, so make this for an afternoon get-together with friends or for snacking while watching a movie or a game. If you want to make it vegetarian, use a vegetarian bacon, which is also delicious in this guacamole. Give…

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#avocado #bacon #cilantro #guacamole #lime juice #Roma tomatoes #serrano chiles

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