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Chilaquiles with Scarlet Runner Beans

Chilaquiles with Scarlet Runner Beans

Chilaquiles is a typical Mexican breakfast consisting of tortilla chips being soaked in salsa. I added some scarlet runner beans and topped it with two fried eggs. Delicious! [...]

Beans Health Benefits and Bean Stuffed Zucchinis

Beans Health Benefits and Bean Stuffed Zucchinis

Beans are one of those super foods that, when you include it in your diet, really makes a difference in your health. [...]

Risotto with Ayocote Beans and Beans in Pre-Colombian Mexico

Risotto with Ayocote Beans and Beans in Pre-Colombian Mexico

There's evidence that beans were a fundamental part in the diet of pre-Colombian civilizations. They[re still a very important part in Mexico and they can be used in many different ways, such as this risotto dish. [...]

Baked Figs in Rompope Sauce

Baked Figs in Rompope Sauce

A very simple, but delicious dessert that uses rompope, Mexican eggnog with rum. [...]

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Beans, Chicken and Figs

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Beans, Chicken and Figs

Flor the mayo beans are a variety native to Mexico that have been making its way into the U.S. market. They are delicious and were great with chicken and figs for these stuffed peppers. [...]

Salsa Borracha

Salsa Borracha

Salsa borracha or drunken salsa is traditionally made with pasilla peppers and pulque. However, the pre-Hispanic drink can be substituted with beer. [...]

Squash Blossom and Corn Soup

Squash Blossom and Corn Soup

A delicious soup using two very Mexican ingredients: squash flowers and corn. [...]

Elotes and Esquites

Elotes and Esquites

Esquites is boiled, toasted or fried corn kernels with epazote, and onion, adding salt, lime juice, chilli powder and mayonnaise when serving. Simple, yet decadent and delicious, Mexican street food. [...]

Chorizo and Chipotle Refried Beans

Chorizo and Chipotle Refried Beans

Delicious meaty and spicy refried beans using heirloom beans. [...]

Oaxacan Pasilla Mole

Oaxacan Pasilla Mole

At around $1 US dollar a piece this chile is almost a luxury in the city. But paying that "high" price is worth every Mexican penny. The flavor is unlike any other chile I've had before. [...]