Ceviche A La Mexicana

Ceviche A La Mexicana

Mary Mata August 8, 2011

By Abigail Garcia These hot and sunny days remember me of my childhood vacations, when my family and I used to spend the summer at Nayarit, Mexico. We would always […]

Watch TV? You’re At Increased Risk For Diabetes

Mary Mata August 2, 2011

Adults who watch more than two hours of TV a day tend to weigh more than people who watch less. What’s more, research has shown that the more TV you watch, […]

Strawberry Horchata

Mary Mata August 1, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Who didn’t grow up drinking horchata? And, while most of us only know the powdered stuff or the already made sweet and creamy drink, it’s extremely easy […]

Tejano Food Can Be Healthy, Too

Mary Mata July 27, 2011

By Richard G. Santos Many years ago, as a college student to be exact, I developed an ulcer. The doctor placed me on a special diet that I immediately questioned. […]

Pan De Elote, Or, Mexican Corn Bread

Mary Mata July 20, 2011

By Melissa Pitts and Abigail Garcia Mexican corn bread is very different from your typical American corn bread. It’s a wet mixture that has very little flour and instead of […]

Turkey Poblano Chili

Mary Mata July 11, 2011

By Melissa Pitts This recipe is perfect for a weeknight as it takes only about 40 minutes to prepare and cook and it’s all done in one pot (meaning little […]

Mom’s Classic Black Beans – 3 Ways

Mary Mata July 8, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Black beans are the ultimate comfort food for me–and for my family. After leaving Guatemala in the 1980s these beans were always in our fridge growing up […]

Easy Chicken Mole

Mary Mata June 15, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Making mole can be a long and often frustrating journey. It often takes several different specialty food stores, a few days, and the criticism that it doesn’t […]

Poblano Green Rice

Mary Mata June 8, 2011

By Abigail García I owe this recipe to my lovely mother-in-law back home in Mexico City. It’s the perfect side dish and takes no time. Cook Time: 15 mins Preparation […]

Summer Corn Salad With Bell Peppers, Tomatoes

Mary Mata June 6, 2011

By Aurora Ibarra Although summer is still a month away, beautiful corn cobs are now in every supermarket. So, why not start enjoying summer dishes early? A bite of this […]