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How to make Atole with Masa Harina | Aztec sweet corn drink

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Atole (ah-TOH-leh) is a corn drink that dates back to Aztec civilization. Of course, they did not use sweetened condensed milk like I did here. They probably used “piloncillo,” the cones of brown sugar you can get in Mexican grocery stores.  Feel free to use piloncillo or brown sugar in place of condensed milk if… Continue reading How to make Atole with Masa Harina | Aztec sweet corn drink

Tostadas Sinaloenses with Ricardo: Recipes in the Quarantine

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I was so happy to learn this recipe from my cousin, Ricardo. He is a great cook and this recipe was the first time I saw what a good cook he is!  The recipe is for chicken tostadas. “Sinaloenses” style means that after the tostada is made, a broth is poured over it. It is… Continue reading Tostadas Sinaloenses with Ricardo: Recipes in the Quarantine

Chilaquiles de Paloma: Recipes in the Quarantine

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Today on the Simple Cooking Cooking Show on Instagram LIVE, I teamed up with my cousin in Mexico, Paloma! Chilaquiles is a simple recipe that uses chips (made or store bought) and a quick salsa roja (red). The chips are part soft-part crunchy. It’s a delicious brunch dish paired with eggs, beans, and cheese. Its… Continue reading Chilaquiles de Paloma: Recipes in the Quarantine

Mole de Olla (Beef Stew in a Pot)

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This recipe is one of my mom’s favorites, which should speak for itself as to its flavor. It is an authentic Mexican recipe that reminds my father of meals he ate while growing up. Traditionally, the soup is cooked in an “olla” or clay pot that sits over a wood burning fire. My father claims… Continue reading Mole de Olla (Beef Stew in a Pot)

Chile Rellenos Recipe : Healthy Mexican Recipes & More

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an authentic recipe (from my dad) for stuffed chiles with cheese. They are fried, but in moderation, so worth it! A family favoriteGet the recipe here amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit0”; amzn_assoc_search_bar = “true”; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “chefjoannas20-20”; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”; amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”; amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”; amzn_assoc_region = “US”; amzn_assoc_title = “Mexican Picks”; amzn_assoc_linkid = “fc5b95725dd05625feca18f2826de5de”; amzn_assoc_asins… Continue reading Chile Rellenos Recipe : Healthy Mexican Recipes & More