

Pico de gallo II (Jícama snack)
This jícama snack is what my grandmother knew as "pico the gallo;" the tomato-based pico de gallo she knew as "salsa cruda" (fresh sauce...


Pico de gallo I (Mexican fresh sauce)
This is the one most people know as "salsa." Salsa just means sauce, and there is a whole gamut of fresh (raw) sauces in Mexican cuisine,...


Preparing chiles for stuffing
Here is the method to prepare any fresh chile for stuffing. Fresh chiles like jalapeño and poblano are hot, and the seeds and veins can...


Cacahuates garapiñados (Sugar-crusted Peanuts)
Few things bring out the ingenuity of Mexicans more than trying to make a living. People find all sorts of ways to make money, some more...


Ensalada de atún de abue (Granny's Tuna Salad)
Tuna salad can be used in many ways, and it is generally well-liked. (I know a woman who detest any kind of fish or seafood but would eat...


6 Ways to Use Tuna Salad
Here are 6 ways in which you can use tuna salad. You can use your own tuna salad recipe, or you can find a one recipe here, to which I...


Frijoles refritos (Well-fried Beans)
Yes, you probably know them as "refried beans," but that is a mistranslation. The beans are not fried twice; the "re" in "refritos" means...

Frijoles refritos rápidos (Quick Well-fried Beans)
Because of the pressure cooker, pot beans are easy and quick to make. I prefer not to eat beans from a can, but on the rare occasions...


Frijoles de olla (Pot Beans)
Beans, like rice, are not originally from Mexico; however, you wouldn't be able to tell that by the amount of them eaten in Mexico. (In...
Basic Guacamole
I think to Canadians, nothing says "Mexican food" louder than guacamole. It is a favorite of (almost) everyone, and how could it not be:...