Category Archives: Mexican

Spring Quesadillas

Posted on April 12, 2011 by SAO'

We burned ourselves out on quesadillas last year. We were foster-parenting a little Tasmanian devil of a toddler, and he loved ’em. Whenever he wasn’t in the mood for whatever the rest of us were having, you could always take … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, eggs, health, Mexican, recipes, summer | 7 Comments

Oops, I did it again …

Posted on January 12, 2011 by SAO'

No idea what’s going on here, but I made posole yesterday and M. couldn’t eat it. Couldn’t touch it. Couldn’t be in the same room as the pot. Too hot. By an order of magnitude which we have not previously … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, Mexican, pork, soup and stew, southwest, stew | 9 Comments

Chupacabra Soup

Posted on October 19, 2010 by SAO'

This isn’t quite a non-recipe, in the sense that you can pretty much substitute anything you want in any quantity and it’ll still turn out basically the same. But it is a highly negotiable one, with a lot of options … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, Mexican, quick, soup, soup and stew, southwest | 1 Comment

More on Chiles

Posted on September 26, 2010 by SAO'

While you’re making Pork and Green Chile Stew, listen to the folks from Spilled Milk tell you everything you always wanted to know about chiles but were afraid to ask. Episode 22: Chiles http://w796.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw796.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy249%2Fsaodell%2FChili+and+Chile+Peppers%2F12cc5901.pbw

Posted in chiles, Colorado, Mexican, slideshows, soup and stew, southwest | 4 Comments

Non-Recipe of the Day: Pork and Green Chile Stew

Posted on September 25, 2010 by SAO'

Pete’s Kitchen was the first place I ever had really good green chile stew. Their breakfast burrito is a rolled up tortilla stuffed with eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheese, as big as your head, smothered in a spicy green chile … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, Colorado, Mexican, pork, seasonal, soup and stew, southwest | 7 Comments

Beans and Rice

Posted on September 21, 2010 by SAO'

The packages were mailed with impeccable timing so as to arrive the day before the holiday, birthday, or special event, or, in the case of a weekend shindig, on the Friday before. The boxes were cut down and refolded so … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, Colorado, Mexican, soup and stew, southwest | 4 Comments

End of July Food News

Posted on July 30, 2010 by SAO'

Wandering through the papers this week … Korean Tacos gain momentum. There are several things I like about this trend. First of all, I just personally think the fusion of Korean BBQ with Mexican garnishes just plain works. It’s like … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Veggies in Chile-Lime Adobo

Posted on June 21, 2010 by SAO'

I’ve been in a grilling rut for a while, especially when it comes to chicken and vegetables. I have two stand-bys that I keep returning to. For a rub, it’s based on the Mustang Spice from Canyon Cafe: a Tbs … Continue reading →

Posted in chiles, Colorado, economy, Mexican | 2 Comments

Braising Hell

Posted on April 22, 2010 by SAO'

Even the most die-hard vegan has to admit, you drive by a rib shack and the place just smells good. Might not be your cup of tea to actually eat, but the smell is like a slap of Vitalis, a … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Mexican, pork, salads, salsa, sammiches, southwest | 5 Comments

Fish Tacos and an Inordinate Fondness for Cabbage

Posted on April 16, 2010 by SAO'

I have a tendency to take things a little too far. I get into something, then beat it to death until I’m sick of it. I think I might be close to doing that to the poor, innocent cabbage. When … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, grilling, Mexican | 4 Comments