Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'Peppers''

Xoconostle and Tomatillo Salsa

Xoconostle and Tomatillo Salsa

Xoconostle is the fruit of a cactus similar to the prickly pear. Even though tunas (pricly pear) and xoconostles look similar, they taste differently. Tunas are sweet and xoconostles are sour. Tunas are eaten as dessert [...]

Tilapia “a la mexicana” Tostadas

This is a very simple recipe that uses tilapia cooked "a la mexicana" (Mexican style), fast, simple and delicious comfort food. [...]

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

A Mexican breakfast consisting of tortilla chips, salsa and fried eggs. [...]

Apple Salsa

A delicious sweet/spicy salsa perfect for pork chops or chicken. [...]

Albondigas en salsa de chile ancho

Albondigas is the Spanish word for meatballs and there are several albondiga dishes in Spain and Mexico. This is a delicious dish made with ancho chile sauce. [...]

Food Photography Composition Pt. 3

Food Photography Composition Pt. 3

Composition is probably the most difficult aspect of food photography, but understanding the techniques and mechanics will help you to take better pictures. [...]

Healhty Summer Treats

Mexican street food wouldn't be complete without the delicious fruits and vegetables sold with chile, salt and lime. [...]

Chipotles adobados

Chipotles adobados

Chipotles are ripe, red jalapeño peppers that have been dried, smoked and packed in adobo sauce. [...]

Pipian, another way to eat pumpkin

Another delicious and popular Mexican mole that doesn't require as many ingredients as the traditional poblano mole. [...]