Sofritas

Sofritas

My husband and I often joke that even subpar Mexican cuisine manages to taste pretty good. Our love for it runs so deep that we indulge at least three or four times a week. While I’m a devoted vegetarian, Ric, my husband, doesn’t share my herbivore...
Grilled Mexican Corn on the Cob

Grilled Mexican Corn on the Cob

Who doesn’t love fresh corn on the cob? It’s a summer BBQ standard that is usually slathered in butter and salt. This quick and easy Grilled Mexican Corn recipe marries the sweetness of the corn with a little heat, smoke, and tangy cheese to take it to a whole new...
Tamales with Roasted Vegetables

Tamales with Roasted Vegetables

Every year around this time I try to come up with a new holiday recipe that can serve as a vegetarian entrée or a side dish. This year I made a Mexican Nogada sauce, which originated in my family’s hometown of Puebla, Mexico, and paired it with corn and cheese tamales...
Salsa Verde – Tomatillo, Green Chili and Apple Salsa

Salsa Verde – Tomatillo, Green Chili and Apple Salsa

I went on a little garden raid this past week. Friends were away traveling and leaving over-flowing apple trees and vegetable gardens behind. I picked a huge basket of apples at a friend’s home, making sure there were plenty left for the local bears to munch on...
Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

I often joke with friends about what a pain it can be to entertain in Boulder. It seems everybody has some dietary need or preference. While I realize that allergies and food sensitivities are a very real thing that can be life threatening, in Boulder, it is a bit...