Mexican

Agua Fresca De Tamarindo (Fresh Tamarind Drink)

Agua Fresca de Tamarindo (Fresh Tamarind Drink) This is the perfect drink on a really hot summer day in the Southwest Agua fresca is thirst-quenching, has more nutritive value than tea or water, &, with no caffeine or alcohol, you can drink lots of it without worrying Kids love it, & it goes great with […]

Albondigas Con Chipotle (Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce)

Albondigas con Chipotle (Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce) 6 fresh, ripe tomatoes, halved1 lb ground beef4 Tbsp bread crumbs2 cloves garlic, chopped2 whole cloves garlic3 eggs2 1/4 tsps ground cuminSea salt, to tasteFreshly-ground black pepper, to taste4 chipotle chiles in adobo1 cup chicken stock1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano2 Tbsp vegetable oil To roast tomatoes, grill or […]

Mexican Cocoa Recipe

Mexican Cocoa This is the traditional accompaniment for sweet tamales 2 cups milk3 (1-inch) cinnamon sticks4 ozs bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces2 tablespoons dark brown sugarGround cinnamon (optional) Heat milk & cinnamon sticks over low heat until steaming Do not boil Place chocolate & sugar in warm, small bowl Discard cinnamon sticks Pour milk […]