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Drunken Chicken ( Pollo Borracho)
Question: I have been looking for a recipe I saw on TV years ago in the San Francisco area(PBS?). I think it is yours. I would like to know where I could find your version of Pollo Borracho. Answer: The... (Continue reading)
Shredded flank steak and Anaheim chile stew – Ropa vieja
Ropa vieja is a traditional Spanish dish that has migrated to many Latin Amrican countries including Cuba, Peru, and Mexico. Each country has its own version, with different ingredients and presentations, but all involve some kind of shredded cooked meat.... (Continue reading)
Scallops with roasted garlic and toasted almonds
On April 6, 1983, I drove into New York City in my beat-up Ford van with a big Zarela Cetering sign emblazoned on the sides. Because it was a cargo van with no regular seats, my seven-year old... (Continue reading)
Giant Shrimp with Rosemary (Camarones con Romero)
Written on 30 Dec, 2013 at 22:37 in appetizers, Appetizers, Cooking, Featured, Naturally Light Mexican Food, Recipes, Seafood -cold appetizers |
This dish is not originally Mexican. In fact, I first tasted something similar at Joel Robuchon’s restaurant in Paris and quickly adapted it to serve at a fancy party. It is delicious, beautiful, light, easy and fun to eat... (Continue reading)
Sauteed Greens and Squash Blossoms
Written on 3 Dec, 2013 at 1:07 in Naturally Light Mexican Food, Salads, Salads, Vegetable & Side Dishes |
Another simple and delicious recipe by Lesterloon Sanchez 2 cups lambs quarters’ leaves or use 1 cup squash blossoms 4 medium tomatoes, chopped Quelites con flor de calabaza Ingredientes: • 2 tazas de quelites deshojados.... (Continue reading)
Sea Bass Ceviche with Tangerine and Mango by Lesterloon Sanchez
Written on 3 Dec, 2013 at 0:58 in Appetizers, Appetizers & Little Dishes, Naturally Light Mexican Food, Recipes, Seafood, Seafood |
I must confess that I am not partial to ceviches made with fruit and any other juice except lime juice but Lesterloon made a believer out of me.This is a simple, light, refreshing, and delicious dish. ¾-pound of sea or... (Continue reading)
Cactus (Nopalitos) Salad- Lesterloon
Written on 3 Dec, 2013 at 0:34 in Appetizers & Little Dishes, Naturally Light Mexican Food, Recipes, Salads, Salads |
I had never had a nopalitos salad made by this method method and I liked it. This is a rare chance to post the recipes in both English and Spanish. I translated Lesterlloon’s original Spanish-language version. 6... (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)
Tuna and Scallop Coctel
I did not want it but Ramon Juan, the server at te Villa Rica insisted and I’m very glad he did. I just made it and it was just as delicious and better looking than the one we had... (Continue reading)
Wild Mushrooms in Herbed Vinaigrette (Setas a la Vinagreta)
When I first started developing a passion for Veracruzan food, my best source of information in between trips was the splendid illustrated cookbook published in 1992 under the auspices of the state government, La Cocina Veracruzana by María Stoopen... (Continue reading)
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