Novias are just one of many styles of Mexican pan dulce (sweet bread). The real beauty of this pan dulce dough recipe is that you can use it to prepare other kinds. Works for conchas, rosca de reyes, pan de muerto or any recipe that calls for a soft yeast bread. You will have to make some adjustments to them, of course to keep the others more traditional. Visual on how the pan dulce comes together is helpful for many of us! No professional baker here, just a girl who is passionate about ...
Tortas! Mexican Sandwich!
Tortas most often is a word used to describe an oversized Mexican style sandwich. It can be filled with almost anything. Most often they will come with refried beans, different meats like milanesa or ...
Chicharrón de Chile Verde- Fried Chile Peppers
Chicharrón de chile verde translates to green chile crackling. One is referring to pork cracklings most of the time. In this case I am talking about crispy fried green chile peppers that are delicious ...
Arroz con Leche de Nuez. Pecan Rice Pudding
Arroz con leche, rice pudding. A classic and traditional dish that many of us grew up enjoying. My twist on the classic cinnamon arroz con leche is that I have mixed in some finely crushed pecans into ...
Chicken Soup- Caldo de Pollo
There is something about chicken soup, caldo de pollo, that always satisfies that longing to return home. And whether it's the simple bowl of warm broth with minimal vegetables or the fully loaded ...
Chicken Tamal in Salsa Verde
For several years now my followers have been requesting a chicken tamal in salsa verde from me. Why did I wait so long? I don't know! Lol! I prepare salsa verde at least every ten days and use it in ...
Thanksgiving Sides
As much I enjoy a roasted turkey on Thanksgiving, it's the Thanksgiving sides that make the meal complete! Many of you requested a written recipe for the Green Bean Casserole, so I decided to put this ...
Roasted Poblano Seafood Chowder
Roasted poblano seafood chowder just in time for these chilly days! Are you a soup fan or a chowder fan? I enjoy both! A hot bowl of caldo de res, pozole or spicy menudo with all the garnish warms you ...