I’ve read a lot of recipes and information about enfrijoladas, and so I am aware that his might not be a particularly authentic recipe. At its core, this is a dish of tortillas dipped in a rich black bean sauce, folded and baked. The sauce is sometimes made with dried beans and a host of Mexican spices, sometimes they are topped with a sprinkling of queso fresco. Somewhere … [Read more...] about Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas in Black Bean Sauce)
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Margarita Ice Box Cake
In the heat of late summer, I am all about the ice box pie. No ovens, no stoves, minimal work. This margarita version is a riff on a Mexican Carlota cake, using sweetened condensed milk for sweetness and body, and a nice dose of tequila to rev things up. This really couldn’t be easier and the payoff if fantastic. I usually serve it just with a sprinkling of lime zest and maybe … [Read more...] about Margarita Ice Box Cake
Strawberry Margarita Bars
I love a sweet bite riffing off favorite cocktails, from Aperol Spritz Cookies to Pimm’s Bars or a Gin and Tonic Cake. It takes a pretty standard idea to the next level. A simple strawberry bar with a snort of tequila and a dash of lime is something special, and a perfect end for a Mexican-style meal, like Slow Cooker Chilorio or Chicken Tinga. I posted a Strawberry Margarita … [Read more...] about Strawberry Margarita Bars
Slow Cooker Chilorio (Mexican-style Chile Pulled Pork)
am a born and bred Memphian, so pulled pork is sort of my native foodway. I have had more pulled pork sandwiches in my lifetime than I could ever count. I first had chilorio after a friend introduced me to it a Mexican restaurant and I immediately loved this rich variant. I read up on it and decided to work out my own recipe for a party I hosted for several years (before … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chilorio (Mexican-style Chile Pulled Pork)
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
One of my favorite party pieces when I was young and just starting to entertain was a tortilla soup, with a recipe from a Junior League cookbook. It was nothing but cans, jars and packets and pre-cooked ingredients, but I loved it, and I loved the interactive aspect of the meal. I made the soup and everyone could pile on the toppings to their heart’s desire. It was fun and … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
