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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.

Sopa de frijol negro con chipotle

Written by Maura 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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Discover Las Bahías de Huatulco

Written by Maura Hernandez on September 30, 2011
Categories: Cultura/Culture, Mexico Today, Oaxaca, Sponsored, Travel/Viajes, Video

Looking to plan your next vacation or just need a destination to daydream about? Las Bahías de Huatulco is the place! Last year for La Navidad, our family spent a week in Huatulco relaxing and enjoying the nature, the food and the local culture. It was one of my favorite vacations we’ve ever taken. Watch [...]

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Maura meets Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara!

Written by Maura Hernandez on August 29, 2011
Categories: Eventos/Events, Mexico Today, MexMonday, Sponsored, Video

Last month, I was lucky enough to be invited to a beautiful event by the Mexico Tourism Board in Chicago and there was a very special guest on hand: Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo. Not only did Secretary Guevara talk about new tourism initiatives, but she also introduced a sneak preview to all [...]

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Arrachera borracha con rajas de pimiento

Written by Maura Hernandez on August 18, 2011
Categories: Carne/Meat, Plato fuerte/Main dish, Receta/Recipe, Sponsored, Video

I’ve been experimenting in the test kitchen lately and coming up with some new recipes. Today I’m sharing my newest recipe for the #MizkanLatino cooking challenge, arrachera borracha con rajas de pimiento, or drunken skirt steak with grilled bell pepper strips. “Sabroso Grilling” was the theme for this challenge and the challenge ingredient was to [...]

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Salsa de tres chiles

Written by Maura Hernandez on July 12, 2011
Categories: Chiles, How To, Kenmore Genius Blog, Receta/Recipe, Salsa, Sponsored, Video

In case you missed it last week… check out our salsa de tres chiles on the Kenmore Genius Blog – the ultimate fresh, homemade dip for your tortilla chip! Warning: you may never be able to eat crappy restaurant “salsa” ever again after tasting this stuff. You know what I’m talking about – that runny, [...]

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