Posted on January 6, 2009 by meggamoma
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 [...]
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Posted on September 7, 2008 by meggamoma
On a recent vacation in cabo San Lucas in Mexico ,my son fell in love with Tortilla soup. After much searching for a good recipe I found this one from Country club in Ojai,California. Top this with crisp tortilla strips,chicken and cheese.In the case of vegetarians,I simply replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock and [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Chicken, Soup | Tagged: Mexican, Non Vegetarian, Ojai valley inn, Tortilla soup, Vegetarian | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 2, 2008 by meggamoma
Churros are like a crispy ,cinnamon sugar doughnut that is sold by street vendors in Spain and Mexico. They are addictive and one is just not enough. They should be served warm. One note about the thick dough,do not try to force the paste through a pastry bag,the mixture is too stiff. Use a star [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2008 by meggamoma
My theory on entertaining is simple, prepare ahead so I may enjoy the party as much as my guests. This is perfect for such an event. It is prepared im a 60 ounce pitcher and everyone can serves themselves, leaving you free to mingle with your guests. This super recipie comes from my favorite Mexican [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2008 by meggamoma
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 [...]
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Posted on July 15, 2008 by meggamoma
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 of Cinnamon
pinch of salt
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
Heat [...]
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