In 2008, my coauthor of ten books, Nancy Gerlach, and her husband Jeff retired and moved from Albuquerque to Chelem, Yucatán. Recently my wife and I visited them for a whirlwind tour of the region.
Vibrant Veggie Soups for Spring
The recipes we share here represent the best of vegetarian soups: satisfying, light and full of healthy stuff.
Southwestern St. Paddy’s Day Jalapeño Corned Beef
Normally I spend my Saint Patrick’s Day hunting leprechauns so I can waterboard the location of their gold out of them, but this year I changed it up by making corned beef with a twist: I brought the fire. Much like celebrities and rehab, mustard and corned beef have a long tradition together. Seeing as how people love themselves some …
Canadian Bacon, American-Style
What is called “Canadian Bacon” in the U.S. is not the same as the Canadian bacon made by Canucks. Here’s how to make your own American-style Canadian bacon.
Using Green and Red Guajillo Peppers
One of our readers asked about using green guajillo chiles, and how to get them to ripen this late in the season. Dave DeWitt to the rescue!
Ask Chef Mike: Cherry Tomatoes and Peppered Vodka
One of Chef Mike’s favorite recipes is for “Bloody Mary Tomatoes.” These cherry tomatoes, marinated in a Bloody Mary mix, make a great appetizer for an adult party. You can dial up the heat by using peppered vodka made with this simple recipe.
The Mushroom Chronicles
For the first time ever, I went hunting for wild mushrooms. They definitely don’t qualify as spicy, but what mushrooms lack in heat, they make up for in flavor!
