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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.

Arroz poblano

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on November 12, 2012
Categories: Receta/Recipe, Staple Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

With the cold weather and the holidays approaching, I can think of nothing but comfort food. Arroz poblano is a staple comfort food in my home during the winter months and is a filling dish that can be served as a side or even as a vegetarian meal. Because the holiday rush has already begun [...]

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Dinner in a flash: Tostadas

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on October 23, 2012
Categories: Receta/Recipe, Staple Recipes, Street food/Comida de la calle

Tostadas are my go-to dinner after a long day at work when I get home late and am too lazy to cook. I always have various ingredients on hand to make them, and the great thing is that you can be creative based on what you’ve got. There’s no wrong combination. Lately, I find myself [...]

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HOW TO: Make molletes

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on September 17, 2012
Categories: How To, MexMonday, Receta/Recipe, Staple Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

Great for a quick, easy meal or a snack made from leftovers, molletes are very popular in Mexico. You can typically find them at any coffee shop and in many casual restaurants around the country as well. They can be eaten for any meal and you probably have all of the ingredients without knowing it! [...]

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Salsa mexicana for one

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on September 16, 2012
Categories: Comer Sano/Eat Healthy, Receta/Recipe, Salsa, Staple Recipes

I often get asked how to make pico de gallo by my non-Mexican friends and, sometimes, new readers here. If you’re a regular reader or you know me personally, you probably know where this is going. In our house, pico de gallo is not the typical fresh salsa you may be familiar with, made of [...]

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Queso fundido

Written by Maura Wall Hernandez on December 22, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, Carne/Meat, Receta/Recipe, side dishes, Staple Recipes

During the winter, I love to eat warm, hearty treats. There’s something about the winter weather that makes you want to eat things that’ll stick to your ribs, right? This past weekend, I made a very simple queso fundido that really hit the spot. Given that I just shared a recipe for homemade chorizo earlier [...]

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