Archive for 'Appetizers and Side dishes'

Gorditas de papa

Forget everything you have learned about Mexican food from Taco Bell. Here is some authentic Mexican fast food. [...]

Homemade queso fresco

If you are looking to save money on your grocery bill, queso fresco is easy and inexpensive to make at home. [...]

Eggplant rolls

If you are planning a Xmas or New Year's party, these would make great snacks. [...]

Pomegranate and almond rice

A very simple recipe for a delicious and gorgeous side dish. [...]

Party starters and I love baking winners

Two dishes that will get your party started on the right track. [...]

Bean salsa in mini tortilla cups

A simple and delicious recipe perfect for parties and get-togethers. [...]

Fried quesadillas (Coyoacan style)

One of the very first places we visited in Mexico City when Jon and I moved there in 2004 was Coyoacan. Coyoacan (which means place where they have coyotes in Nahuatl) is a colonial neighborhood in [...]

Refried beans

This is an easy, delicious and sort of healthy recipe for refried beans. [...]

Side Dish – Green Rice

Last Monday I posted a recipe for a Mango bbq sauce that I made last week. In the picture for that post the ribs are served with an apple salad and a green rice. I already [...]

Side dish – My version of Spanakopita

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