Smoked Chicken Tacos
Smoked chicken tacos with salsa verde, radish, sour cream, cilantro, and fresh lime on whole wheat flour tortillas served with Cuban black beans and crispy chicken skins. Continue reading Smoked Chicken Tacos
Category: Mexican
Beef Chili with Poblano Peppers
I used to make chili with sweet green bell peppers but now prefer the medium heat of poblanos. If you have time, roast them over a grill or gas flame to add smoky flavor. Continue reading Beef Chili with Poblano Peppers
Carnitas with Poblano and Orange Salsa
The amazing and inviting aroma of pork, cumin, and garlic in your home will greet your guests at the front door. Continue reading Carnitas with Poblano and Orange Salsa
Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice
The shrimp and peppers packed a punch, so I served them over a buttery, slightly sweetened coconut rice finished with fresh cilantro, sliced scallions and the acidic juice of a lime wedge to balance all of the flavors. Continue reading Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice
Green Chili with Chicken
Roasted and skinned poblano peppers impart smokiness and loosely chopped tomatillos provide verdant color and tang to the chili. Continue reading Green Chili with Chicken
Immigrant Advocacy and Empowerment through Lamb Barbacoa
“I believe food has a lot of power . . . through food . . . . we can find home.” Continue reading Immigrant Advocacy and Empowerment through Lamb Barbacoa
No Bun Burgers with Ancho Chili Sauce
Fresh Ancho Chiles from the Cooper Young Community Farmers Market, dried Arbol peppers, onions and garlic combined with some fresh summer tomatoes and ground chuck from the grocery for a tasty dinner. Continue reading No Bun Burgers with Ancho Chili Sauce
I Ate at Chipotle so You Don’t Have to . . .
Chipotle tries too hard to be funny and finds a way to boost fiber intake in chips and salsa. Continue reading I Ate at Chipotle so You Don’t Have to . . .
Blue Apron misses the mark in this week’s vegetarian adventure
I most looked forward to trying the Skillet Vegetable Chili of the three received meals this week because the thought of drop biscuits baked atop a pan of chili presented a new twist for me. But my expectations proved too grand. Continue reading Blue Apron misses the mark in this week’s vegetarian adventure
Summer Vegetable Tacos
Spread purple hull pea hummus made with roasted jalepeño, cilantro and cumin on a warm soft wheat flour tortilla and layer slices of ripe tomatoes, fried zucchini chips, smoked corn and crumbled goat cheese. Continue reading Summer Vegetable Tacos
Place at the Table 