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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.

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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Antojos de la calle: Chicharrones de harina

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on October 14, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, How To, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Video

Have you ever wondered how to make your own chicharrones de harina? You know, the crunchy, salty and mysteriously orange-colored street food snack eaten with lime juice and drizzles of salsa? Us too. So we decided to learn and make a video to show you so you can make them at home too. Head on [...]

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Sopa de frijol negro con chipotle

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on October 7, 2011
Categories: Comer Sano/Eat Healthy, frijoles/beans, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Sopa, Vegetarian/Vegetariano, Video

It’s finally fall in Chicago, and though we’re having unseasonably warm weather, I’ve already developed an itch for making soups! Check out this fantastic and hearty sopa de frijol negro con chipotle that I made this week. There are three reasons I love this recipe: first, you can make it in the blender—so it’s very [...]

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AGUA FRESCA: Agua de melón

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on September 2, 2011
Categories: Bebidas/Beverages, Kenmore Genius Blog

Today on the Kenmore Genius Blog, I’m sharing a quick and simple recipe to make agua de melón in your blender. I especially love to drink this with breakfast. The basic ingredients: cantaloupe, a little sugar, water and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. If your melon is super ripe, you can also reduce the [...]

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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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