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I love the fresh taste and crunchy texture of this salad. It’s a great balance to the rest of the menu. It keeps several days, and since there is no oil it doesn’t get soggy. “Ras el hanout” translates into “head of the shop”. The idea is that this was a very special blend made […]
These are great to make ahead and freeze. This recipe calls for masa harina flour which is available at most supermarkets and all Latin markets. To make masa harina, dried corn is treated in a solution of lime and water which loosens the hulls from the kernels, which softens the corn. The soaked corn is […]
The beauty of this dessert is that it is incredibly easy to prepare and you can make it ahead and freeze it for several weeks. When you read the recipe, you may think it’s odd that it includes balsamic vinegar. Don’t worry, this won’t taste like salad dressing. No one will ever guess it’s the […]
When you’re creating a menu, there are several things to consider beyond just the food itself. You have to think about preparing the food. Do you have adequate pots, pans, sheet trays, and whatever else the recipe calls for. If you want to prepare food in advance, do you have adequate freezer space for storage? […]
GAME PLAN
4 Weeks Before
3 Weeks Before
2 Weeks Before
1 Week Before
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mini corn cakes with guacamole & roasted peppers
Sour cream
Crab enchiladas with roasted tomatillo sauce
Cayenne Mexican brownies with chocolate Kahlua frosting
Fresh fruit
Soft drinks
Mineral water
My love affair with Mexican food began at an early age. As a young child, for a special treat, Friday or Saturday night my parents would take me and my sister to Olvera Street for dinner. At that time, in addition to the many restaurants and stores selling sombreros, ponchos and other tourist treasures, […]