Cooking Classics The Technique Huevos Ahogados Huevos Ahogados are basically eggs that have been poached in a brothy salsa. There are many variations on this concept where as the peppers may be swapped for dried favorites such as guajillos or chile de arbol while fresh cilantro & a smattering of queso fresco may be sprinkled […]
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The Basics: Limes
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Limes Most limes available are known as Persian or Tahiti more specifically which have been cross bred from lemons & key limes to produce this reliable seedless citrus variety. The fruit is extremely versatile as it can be showcased in sweet or savory recipe applications or serve as a […]
Cooking Classics: Machaca Con Huevos
Cooking Classics The Technique Machaca Con Huevos Machaca Con Huevos which translates to shredded with eggs is a traditional dish of scrambled eggs made with a particular dried beef that originated in the Nuevo Leon region of northern Mexico. The meat is often compared to beef jerky however it’s made without seasonings, smoke flavoring or heat […]
Cooking Classics: Huevos Rancheros
Cooking Classics The Technique Huevos Rancheros Traditionally served as a farm-style mid morning meal, Huevos Rancheros is one of the most iconic Mexican recipes that consists of Sunny Side Up Eggs, Salsa Fresca & Homemade Corn Tortillas although commercial will work just fine & are used to illustrate this particular recipe application. Charring tortillas is one of […]
Cooking Classics: Salsa Fresca
Cooking Classics The Technique Salsa Fresca It is the fresh flavor from extras such as Salsa Fresca that give classic Mexican egg dishes, tacos, burritos, flautas, quesadillas, tortilla chips & more the boost they need in order to truly shine. Roma tomatoes, onion, fresh peppers, citrus & herbs can be chopped by hand quickly to […]
The Essential Guide To Classic Mexican Breakfast & Egg Dishes
Cooking Essentials The Profile The Essential Guide To Classic Mexican Breakfast & Egg Dishes Eggs have long been ingredient staples in many cuisines. They are wonderful binding agents, add rich taste to recipes & may serve as side dishes or main dishes. Eggs are also known to be a nutritionally sound food that contain good […]
The Essential Guide For Decorating Sugar Cookies
Baking Essentials The Technique The Essential Guide For Decorating Sugar Cookies When a fool proof polvoron or sugar cookie dough has been prepared, the decorating options are endless. Pans of Polvorones Amarillo, Tri-Color or Polvoron Trebol, Polvorones Con Aroma A Naranja & Galletas Con Grageas to more traditional favorites including Classic Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies & Gingerbread Cookies […]
Baking Classics: Tri-Color Polvorones
Baking Classics The Technique Tri-Color Polvorones Bright, festive cookies such as Polvorones Amarillo & Tri-Color Polvorones have long been staples in panaderias. Their cheery nature tends to draw you in. Tri-Color Polvorones may be prepared with a batch of polvoron dough. Simply divide it into three portions, then tint each with traditional yellow, pink & brown color. Many times […]
