Chicken is a staple protein for my family, we have it ALL the time. But it can often be boring and bland, especially if you are trying to use up the leftovers the day after. So, since Mexican food is my FAVE, I used this Martha Stewart recipe to make Chicken with Poblano Cream Sauce [...]
Entry Category 'Mexican Food'
Leftover Chicken Solution – Poblano Cream Sauce
January 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Food, Mexican Food
Tags:dinner·leftovers·mexican food·Padma Lakshmi·poblano chilies·Top Chef Texas
Easy as Pie {Shortcut Beef Empanadas}
November 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Food, Mexican Food
Empanadas are a staple in many countries for the working class who need portable sustenance. Literally, empanada means wrapped in bread. In Austin, they have gained popularity and with the rise in demand, has come a rise in price. Why not make them at home for a fraction of the cost? Best of all, they [...]
Tags:empanadas·mexican food·recipes
Mexican Food Like Abuela Would Have Made
May 25th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Food, Mexican Food, Review
Do you have a favorite Mexican food spot? I have a few that are trusty, no-fails that I visit, foregoing any adventurousness for fear of being disappointed. Typically, I stay south of the river to get my fix, but recently, I tried La Cocina de Consuelo to mix things up. If you blink, you’ve passed [...]
Happy Three Kings Day/Feliz Día de Los Reyes
January 6th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Family, Food, Mexican Food
Growing up in Mexico, I always looked forward toasting Three Kings Day with hot chocolate and Rosca de Reyes. The best part of the Rosca is the little baby found inside, which tradition dictates the “finder” must throw the next party. Last night, we had a Rosca from La Mexicana on South First Street. If [...]
EZ Christmas Cookies: Sand Tarts aka Mexican Wedding Cookies
December 17th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Family, Food, Mexican Food
Baking during the holidays is one of my favorite things in the world. National Lampoons’ Christmas blaring on the TV and tacky, shiny garlands are a close second and third. Sand tarts or Mexican wedding cookies are hands-down the best Christmas cookies. Besides looking like mini snowballs, they taste delicious and are super easy to [...]
Smut and Laughs
November 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Austin, Food, Mexican Food, Review
Smut? You ask. Well, that always gets my attention, too. It was actually Mexican corn smut or huitlacoche that made an otherwise generic appetizer, extraordinary. A few gals and I met up for drinks at La Condesa to celebrate my birthday, new jobs and general good times. If you haven’t been here, it is in [...]
Tags:Austin·friendship·La Condesa·margaritas·mexican food·TX
