This recipe is from Susana Trilling, who owns the Seasons of My Heart Cooking School in Oaxaca, Mexico. It uses an herb called hoja santa that has a large, fragrant leaf.
Chiltepin Sauce (Salsa Casera)
This diabolically hot sauce (at least a 9 on the heat scale) is also called chiltepín pasta (paste).
Albondigas en Salsa Chipotle (Chipotle Meat Balls)
Chipotle brings a smoky heat to the table in any dish. It’s especially successful in this recipe for meatballs.
Chipotles Adobados (Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce)
Lots of recipes call for chipotles in adobo sauce and while the stuff is readily available in little cans at the grocery store, it’s also easy enough to make at home.
Ensalada de Espinaca con Nopalitos
Nopales or nopalitos are the leaves or pads of the opuntia or prickly pear cactus and are very popular throughout Mexico. They have a tart taste with a texture rather like string beans and are used in stews, soups, salads, and with eggs.
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail Mazatlan-Style
A Mexican coctel de camarones tends to be a lot spicer than one traditionally served north of the border, and the shrimp is grilled rather than boiled, which adds a different flavor dimension.
Puebla Rice Pilaf
This is a very basic recipe for Mexican rice that will complement any number of entrees. Just about any green chile works well in this dish, so try using jalapeños, serranos, or poblanos.
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