I grew up calling Arroz "Spanish Rice." This followed me into adulthood, and up into my 30's. I found out not too long ago, that what I learned to call Spanish Rice isn't so Spanish. It really doesn't have anything to do with Spain, or how they cook rice in...
In traditional Southwestern cooking, the pinto bean is king. Pintos are in everything. Traditionally, they are the bean that makes up Refried Beans. But pinto beans are starchy, they have a high fat content. And when you add something like lard (traditional way to...
In case you haven't guessed, I love roasted vegetables. I'll stuff them, make salsas, chop them up in salads, put them on a dinner plate with portabello mushroom burgers... And now, here's one more use for roasted veggies: stuff them into corn tortillas, topped with...
It's summertime, and finding ways to stay cool can be challenging. There are some refreshing and energizing drinks that will keep you cool while avoiding the high...
Last summer I wrote about smoking tofu. I've learned a few thing since. I actually read on the package of mesquite chips what I am supposed to do. Fire up the grill following the instructions in Smoked Tofu. Then follow these...