Recently, our friends decided to make paella, and we were really glad to get an invitation. It’s a fabulous one pot meal. When I make it, sometimes I add peas or green beans, skinless boneless thighs, and smoked sausage. If you don’t like seafood, leave it out. Really, you are making a dish with the…
Tag: main course
Breakfast Pizza (Gluten Free)
We love Mexican breakfast, and I’ve had an idea forming about a breakfast pizza. So I decided on a large arepa (flatbread made of corn) for the crust. The toppings could include lots of things, like: peppers, sauteed cactus, cilantro, chorizo, sauteed onion. I used some of our favorites that I had on hand. I…
Polenta
It seems I haven’t really talked about polenta on the blog. I guess it must have escaped my radar. Cornmeal products make an appearance in lots of cultures. In the U.S. southern states, it’s about grits. In all Spanish cultures, there are cornmeal staples taking several forms, like: tortillas, arepas, and gorditas. African, Asian, and…
Backstrap with Pepper Gravy
Deer backstrap is a favorite of mine, but I’m tired of preparing it the same way every time I cook it. This recipe makes you feel special! I served it with Green Chile Mashed Potatoes. If you happen to like calf liver, this is a great way to prepare it, too. You’ll want to simmer…
We Are the World Carbonara
I can go just so long without a great dish of pasta. After all, I ate it at least once a week when I was growing up, and I love it. This is Mexican, meets Italian, meets Greek pasta and it’s so good, my mouth is watering thinking about it!! For this recipe, I used…