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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.

Cebollitas

Written by Maura Hernandez on June 20, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, Comer Sano/Eat Healthy, MexMonday, Receta/Recipe, side dishes, Street food/Comida de la calle, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

I love grilling. The smell of the charcoal, the crackling sound of the fire roasting the food and the anticipation of what’s about to land on my plate. And whenever we grill in Mexico, my suegro is the king of the barbecue. At any parrillada at la casa de mis suegros, you can count on [...]

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Limonada

Written by Maura Hernandez on June 13, 2011
Categories: Bebidas/Beverages, MexMonday, Receta/Recipe

I love fizzy drinks. And my all time favorite fizzy drink is a Mexican limonada, of course! Every time we go to Mexico, and particularly when we’re visiting the beach, a limonada is always the drink I choose to quench my thirst after getting my fair share of sunshine. I’ve also been known to order [...]

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Pico de gallo

Written by Maura Hernandez on June 2, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, Comer Sano/Eat Healthy, Receta/Recipe, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

When most people think of pico de gallo, they think of a salsa made of tomatoes, diced onion and fresh green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño), lime juice and cilantro. That salsa is also commonly referred to as salsa Mexicana. However, in some areas of Mexico if you ask for pico de gallo you’ll [...]

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Easy Esquites

Written by Maura Hernandez on May 9, 2011
Categories: Antojitos/Snacks, Receta/Recipe, Street food/Comida de la calle, Vegetarian/Vegetariano

The weather is getting warmer and that can only mean one thing: an explosion of Mexican street food carts popping up on every corner in the neighborhood where I do all my grocery shopping. Among the carts that make my mouth water the most is one from which the sweet smell of roasted corn wafts [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Limónes

Written by Maura Hernandez on April 13, 2011
Categories: Wordless Wednesday

What’s your favorite thing to make when limes are in season?

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