I have to thank a little place called Lucca in Benicia, California for the inspiration for this appetizer. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I ordered their “poppers” and they came out wrapped in bacon! What? Bacon? On a popper? It’s genius! No breading and frying, just bacon. I’m not really sure what Lucca stuffs … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hispanic
Mexican Flag Burritos
A layer of chicken made “green” with tomatillos, cilantro and jalapeño – a layer of Monterey jack cheese and sour cream – and a layer of red Spanish rice made with leftover salsa make up the 3 color layers of the Mexican Flag into an excellent burrito. Green Chicken About 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken … Continue reading
Homemade Flour Tortillas
There is nothing better than homemade bread, period – hot, fresh bread whether it be in loaf form or flat will make your family want to eat just about anything you put on it. I’d been meaning to try my hand at tortillas for a long time but just never had. Then, one day, some … Continue reading
Coconut Lime Shrimp
Coconut lime shrimp is a super easy, super yummy dish to make. You can have it as a stand-alone appetizer or, my favorite, in tacos. If making tacos, I recommend serving them with a slice of avocado, a little shredded Monterey Jack cheese, some fresh salsa verde, a little fresh cilantro and a squeeze of … Continue reading
Corn Tortilla Quesadilla
I have always been a big fan of quesadilla. I remember after school heating up cheese on flour tortilla in the microwave. It was a satisfying snack. Sometimes I would get “fancy” and do it in a pan. It’s interesting though that every quesadilla I’ve ever had in a restaurant has prepared on a flour tortilla. When I moved to Northern … Continue reading
Homemade Corn Tortillas
I love corn tortillas, especially when they are hot off the griddle! If you start making these from scratch, there isn’t a taco leftover that your family won’t eat. Of course, they won’t eat storebought tortillas anymore either. Despite the fact that I use a tortilla press, I wasn’t always so well-equipped so many of … Continue reading
Mexican Sweet Corn Cake
Like a smooth, sweet corn bread that you can eat with a fork, this recipe is tasty, sweet, and typically served served alongside rice and beans in many Mexican restaurants. Made very simply with few ingredients using masa (corn flour). Masa can typically be found at the grocery store near the hispanic foods, or in the baking aisle … Continue reading