Sunday, July 29, 2012

Huachinango a la Veracruzana - Mexican Food

Fresh fish is a perfect summer time dinner since it's so light in texture it won't weigh you down. For example this delicious Huachinango a la Veracruzana cooks up tender and flaky, smothered with a delicious tomato sauce flavored with green olives, capers and oregano.
One of the keys to keeping the fish tender and flavorful is the simple marinade of seasoned lime juice. So crank up the oven for a moment to enjoy this taste of Veracruz.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Sugar Skulls - How to make Sugar Skulls Step-by-Step for Dia de los Muertos

Get a head start on the festivities by getting your supplies ready to make these fun Sugar Skulls. October may seem like it's way off, but it's only 3 months away. The skulls are Mexican folk art used to honor the deceased during the Day of the Dead holiday and they also make unique Halloween decorations. 




Children love to help make and decorate the skulls so they make a great craft for kids too. They are becoming more popular in some areas, and you may be able to find supplies as Dia de los Muertos gets closer, but if you are going to be ordering online, you might want to do it sooner to make sure the items you want don't go out of stock.

Three Milks Cake - Mexican Food


This version of Pastel de Tres Leches or "Three Milk's Cake" (known in the U.S. as "Tres Leches Cake") is not quite as rich and dense as traditional Pastel de Tres Leches is. This fluffy cake is soaked in three types of milks in the typical style, and topped with decadent fresh whipped cream.
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Slow Cooked Mexican Shredded Beef

There is nothing better than coming home to dinner already done. 




This recipe for succulent slow-cooked Mexican Shredded Beef is a great time-saver and you can use it for so many things.

Mango Salsa - Taste the Tropical Side of Mexico!


An unusual twist on an old favorite. Tomatoes and cilantro form the base and little bits of sweet mango round out this unique salsa.
Prep Time15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes