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The Other Side of the Tortilla

traditional mexican cooking, one recipe at a time. served with a pizca of culture and travel.

Celebrating Día de Los Reyes with friends and family

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on January 6, 2012
Categories: Algo dulce, Baja California, Cultura/Culture, Dessert/Postre, Día festivo/Holidays

¡Feliz Día de Los Reyes a todos! We took a long vacation with family for the holidays and part of our trip included a day in Ensenada, located on the West coast of Mexico in the state of Baja California (the northern part of the peninsula, a little more than 70 miles south of Tijuana). [...]

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Crema batida con cajeta

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on November 22, 2011
Categories: Algo dulce, Dessert/Postre, Día festivo/Holidays, Holiday dish, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Video

I love, love, love homemade whipped cream. So, when I figured out a way to improve upon a classic by giving it a little Mexican touch, I knew it’d be a hit at my table. I’ll be serving this version of homemade whipped cream on my pumpkin pie later this week for Thanksgiving. Check out [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Churros for dinner

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on October 12, 2011
Categories: Algo dulce, Dessert/Postre, Mexico City, Wordless Wednesday

During my trip to Mexico City a few weeks ago, there was one night that it got very chilly (and by very chilly in Mexico City in September, I mean about 57 degrees F). It doesn’t sound that cold—at least not to a Chicagoan used to blizzard weather—but without a jacket and the need for [...]

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Cheater’s alfajores

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on August 1, 2011
Categories: Algo dulce, Cocina Confessional, Dessert/Postre, Kenmore Genius Blog

Today on the Kenmore Genius Blog, I’m confessing my dirty little secret on how to make alfajores with all of the flavor and hardly any of the work. If you’re a disaster in the kitchen, are pressed for time with a busy schedule or just having a lazy moment, this recipe is for you! It’s [...]

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Paletas de mango con chile

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on June 24, 2011
Categories: Algo dulce, Dessert/Postre, How To, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Sponsored, Video

I wrote about my love for paletas and shared a recipe for paletas de mango con chile on the Kenmore Genius Blog recently. These are similar to mangonadas, but those usually include chamoy as an ingredient, and this recipe doesn’t. Hop over there to check out the post with some additional notes on the ingredients. Enjoy the yummy video! Print Paletas [...]

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