Mastering Authentic Guacamole: Fresh Ingredients Matter!
Tag: Mexican
Sometimes when I’m walking through the grocery store, ideas for something to cook just come to me. A particular item may be on sale, or may just spark an idea. This is the case here, I just needed a couple of things, but at the same time I was wondering what to have for dinner.…
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Avocados
Living in South Florida I am spoiled by the amount of fresh produce available. Adding to that, there is so much Caribbean and South American influence. It’s no secret that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, and here, there is a tremendous choice. So, when a friend gave me a fresh avocado from their yard,…
Mexican food has to have heat. And what better way to offset that than with sour cream with cilantro and lime. And even if you’re not using the it to offset the heat. The cilantro and lime add a light, citrusy, summery feel to the whole dish The chili is a native Mexican plant. It…
What goes better with tacos than Mexican corn? Roasted and mixed with red bell pepper and chili pepper. The yellow green and red brighten up the plate. We’ll also add black beans because I really like them and they add more flavor. So we’re going to make Roasted Corn with Peppers and Chili’s. This recipe…
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos
I love Mexican food. It’s more than just tacos. Mexican food started as mostly vegetarian. Beans, squash, avocados, tomatoes to name a few. Also, have to add jalapeno’s, because they like their food hot, and agave, well, a little tequila is OK. When the Spanish invaded Mexico, they brought meat, beef, lamb, pork. But seafood…