Cilantro lime rice

This rice is so delicious,whether eaten in combination as a side dish or frankly on its own. My son loves this rice wrapped in a Burrito and I like this to accompany my Tapas, your choice,but it is delicious and very versatile to have around. 1 tbps good Spanish olive oil 1 cup long grain [...]

Family Favorite Chicken Fajitas

There is something so satisfying biting  into a warm tortilla stuffed with grilled spiced chicken and topped with peppers , onions , cheese and sour cream . My family simply loves this dish and requests it summer or winter . As we love spice , the chicken is wrapped in a warm habanero tortilla topped with [...]

Avocado Relish

This is a very  versatile relish to have on hand . It is a super accompiniment to Chilis , quesadillas or even on its own with tortilla chips . It ie elegant and nutritious and completely vegan. Bobby Flay 1 cup 1 ripe Haas avocado , coarsely chopped 1 tbs finely diced red onion 1 [...]

Lamb and black bean chili

Without a doubt this is  one of the most requested dishes in our home . It is  delicious and filling especially in the winter when I serve it on top of baked potatoes with cheese and a spicy salsa and in the summer simply topped by a fresh avocado relish . Bobby Flay Photograph by [...]

Chipotle Chicken skewers with creamy Cilanto Dipping sauce

I love appetizer recipes served on skewers, they make such a beautiful and clean presentation. I serve these simply on a white plate with the sauce in a small white bowl to the side with some greens for garnish. You will need 30 six-inch skewers. Cook’s illustrated Serves 10 to 12 CHICKEN 1 1/2 lbs [...]

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Soup

I first found a recipe for this simply delicious , soul nourishing , great cold day soup in  a William’s Sonoma cook book, but ,as always had to change the recipe. As I am a vegetarian and love food with texture I altered a few of the recipe suggestions , this is my perfect snuggle [...]

Fontina, corn and Chipole quesadillas

Quesadillas are satisfying and comforting. Their so quick to make simply with ingredients commonly founfd in your freezer or pantry, making them ideal for a quick lunch or snack, the fillings can be left to your imagination. I love Fontina because of the flawless way it melts, but any cheese of your choice will be [...]

Mexican Flan

I love this Flan. I first tried it at a friend’s apartment in NYC. It is creamy and delicious but different due to the addition of cinnamon and lemon.  Turns out this is another fabulous Rosa Mexicano NYC recipie Caramel 1 1/2 cups sugar   Flan 2 cups Milk zest of 1 lemon 1 stick [...]

Guacamole

I have never been a fan of Guacamole till I was treated to this made fresh, table side , at Rosa Mexicano in NYC. It was unbelievably fresh and chunky, not baby food. Try this, its from THE ROSA MEXICANO book and I wouldn’t change a thing!!! 3 tablespoons chopped white onion 1/2 teaspoon chopped [...]

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