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Spicy Vanilla Chicken
With valentine’s Day coming up soon, I decided to repost this recipe in case you missed it. It’s a simple, easy, elegant and sexy dish. Cathy Gigante Brown made the recipe last night and sent me her picture of the... (Continue reading)
Mexican Seafood Frittata (Torta de Mariscos)
This would have to be close to the top of any list of classic, peerless, sensational Veracruzan dishes. You find different versions everywhere, but it belongs mostly to the central southern coasts and waterways of Sotavento. I call it... (Continue reading)
Mole de Xico
Photo by Laurie Smith So many peopel have been asking for my mole recipe so I am reposting it. Okay! Don’t get scared! This mole is not as difficult as it would seem by the long headnote. Break it up... (Continue reading)
Hashed Crab for Tostadas (Tostadas de Jaiba)
Recipe: Zarela’s Veracruz, Houghton Mifflin, 2001 I first had this rich but delicate appetizer in Tlacotalpan, made with spanking-fresh crabmeat from the wonderful jaibas (relatives of our U.S. blue crab) fished from the Papaloapan river system. The... (Continue reading)
Ensalada de Camaron (Shrimp Salad)
Written on 18 Jan, 2013 at 10:36 in Appetizers, Appetizers & Little Dishes, Naturally Light Mexican Food, Recipes, Salads, Seafood |
This recipe hails from Veracruz and is quick, easy, light and versatile. It is on the menu now at Zarela Restaurant in New York and we serve it at our catered parties as shown in the... (Continue reading)
Lime-Chile Sauce -Chile Limón
Chile Limón Fresh Lime and Chile Dressing for Fish Recipe for Sauce: Zarela’s Veracruz, Houghton Mifflin, 2001 At the little fish restaurants and outdoor cafés around Lake Catemaco, this is a usual accompaniment to pan-fried or broiled fish or langostinos. ... (Continue reading)
The food of Catemaco: The place where ancient mexicas thought paradise was
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 14:58 in Veracruz |
When people ask me what the most beautiful place in Mexico is, I look at them and say you’ve got to be kidding. Mexico is a beautiful country with scenery and attractions to please every taste and every mood. I... (Continue reading)
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