L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places, written by Bill Esparza, showcases the Mexican food culture of Los Angeles and the people behind the incredible dishes. Highlights include Lamb Barbacoa with Consommé from Paco Perez, Tamales de Pollo from Maria Elena Lorenzo, Michelada Verde from Ricardo Diaz, Hollenbeck Burrito in honor of Manny Rojas, Red Aguachile…
Šalša (Croatian Tomato Sauce)
Recipe for Šalša- a Croatian Tomato Sauce from the Dalmatian coast. Tomatoes are simmered with plenty of garlic, onion, butter, parsley, and a little sugar for the perfect accompaniment to pasta, rice, meat, or even fries. Italy isn’t the only country with spectacular tomato sauces. In Croatia, they are known as Šalša or Paradajz Sos. This particular…
Pupusas de Queso (Salvadoran Cheese-Stuffed Tortillas)
The Pupusa is a stuffed corn flatbread similar to a thick tortilla from El Salvador. They originated with the Pipil people of western El Salvador thousands of years ago, but didn’t start to become widespread until the increased migration and travel in the mid-1900s. The pupusa is now the national dish and there is even a National Pupusa Day on the…
Secret Recipe Club: Breakfast Burritos
It is time for the Secret Recipe Club again! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. I look forward to my assignment email every month and…
Choripán (Argentinian Chorizo, Chimichurri, and Salsa Sandwiches)
The Choripán (Chori) is a chorizo sandwich often found as a street food or appetizer in Argentina, particularly for sporting events. Garnishes vary according to region, but I found most recipes paired the sandwiches with a Salsa Criolla (Creole Sauce) and Chimichurri. Other varieties and toppings have spread throughout South and North America. We have had…
#FoodieExtravaganza Potatoes: Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Stuffed Potato Patties)
Foodie Extravaganza is where bloggers come together and celebrate food holidays. Did you know there is at least one food assigned to each day of the year to celebrate that food? Kathleen from Fearlessly Creative Mammas is our host this month and since she is from Idaho, she picked potatoes. All of the recipes will…
A Modern Way to Eat Cookbook Review and Homemade Tortilla Chips with Charred-Chile Salsa
While I am not a vegetarian, I only plan a couple of meat-based dishes a week. I am always on the lookout for more ways to incorporate vegetarian meals into my diet and hit the jackpot with A Modern Way to Eat: 200+ Satisfying Vegetarian Recipes (That Will Make You Feel Amazing). Anna Jones is a London-based food…
Gallitos de Papa (Costa Rican Potatoes)
Gallitos de Papa are Costa Rican Potatoes seasoned with garlic, paprika, salt, and a little sugar. They are best served hot in corn tortillas with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. This has become a favorite breakfast/lunch recipe when I have a couple of extra potatoes that need to be used. Evan and Chad enjoyed them…
Sopa Seca (Mexican Dry Noodle Soup)
Sopa Seca (literal translation is dry soup in Spanish) is a Mexican noodle dish. Pasta is toasted, mixed with salsa, and cooked in chicken stock until all the liquid is absorbed. If you want to add meat, shredded chicken is a popular addition. I used fideos, but you can also use orzo or angel hair…
