So what are tamales anyway? Tamale consumption dates back to the era of the Aztecs. Tamales were the name given to the food and the Aztec phrase literally means “wrapped food”. They were frequently served in a variety of sizes and shapes during rites and festivals. It took a fair bit of work to make […]
Mexican fruit is delicious. Mexico is a fruit-growing country although the fruits will vary based on whereabouts you are since the areas are very diverse. Mexico has a variety of fruits, some of which are cultivated on trees and others on the ground. A lot of them taste distinctly tropical. Although produced in Mexico, several […]
Grilled avocado with pico de gallo is light but truly satisfying. I just love all the different flavors in there and yes – you can grill avocado! There are so many wonderful avocado recipes to choose from, especially if you are looking for keto recipes (high fat and low carb). Avocados are really versatile; they […]
Chicken tortilla soup is one of my favorite soups. This chicken tortilla soup with Rotel tomatoes is one of the best ways to rustle up this wonderful lunch, appetizer or snack. I love everything about it – the juicy chicken, the tomato-tasting broth, the crisp tortillas on top, the cheese, just… everything! I like to […]
Corn is always good especially when you cook the fresh kind and slice it off the cob in sweet, juicy slices. I love this Monterey style sweet corn recipe as a side dish because it seems to complement just about everything from chicken or seafood to steak or game meats. Why You Should Make a […]