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June 25, 2014
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Mexican Baked Rice & Black Beans

This rice tastes exactly like the rice I rolled up in buttered corn tortillas on Olvera Street, when I was a child. It’s a fairly starchy, moist rice. I used extra long grain enriched rice which is readily available at supermarkets. In other rice recipes, I use basmati or arborio rice but not here. This […]

June 20, 2014
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Crab Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

When I have a party, I like to serve something a little special. Crab Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce are very special! If you hate crab, are worried that your guests won’t eat it or it’s too expensive where you live, you can substitute shredded chicken (breast or thigh meat, or a combo). Whatever you […]

June 11, 2014
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Create the Menu

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? […]

MEXICAN FIESTA

GAME PLAN

4 Weeks Before

3 Weeks Before

  • Invite the guests

2 Weeks Before

  • Finalize the menu
  • Make the MASTER LIST of household items, food, beverages, serving supplies, everything you will need

1 Week Before

Tuesday

  • Clean the house
  • Finalize the menu
  • Make a detailed SHOPPING LIST (food prep, house prep)

Wednesday

  • Do the shopping
  • Set up the bar
  • Puree the chipotles for the Chipotle Sauce

Thursday

  • Set up the table, dining or buffet
  • Arrange the flowers
  • Bake the Cayenne Mexican Brownies and store at room temperature, tightly covered
  • Resist the TEMPTATION TO TASTE!

Friday

Saturday

June 4, 2014