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Festive Mexican Flag Rice

Posted on September 19, 2011 by lynne

  A colorful display of green, red, and white rice is a perfect patriotic side dish. Each rice represents one color of the Mexican flag. Mexican Flag Rice   Green Rice / Arroz Verde This deliciously creamy rice derives its green color from … Continue reading →

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Celebrate Mexico’s Independence.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by lynne

According to accounts from the book Fridas Fiestas, on Sept. 16th, 1942 the Rivera household is in full swing preparing a grand dinner for Diego’s old revolutionary comrades  to celebrate  Mexico’s Independence day, a rousing national holiday. Grand military parades, … Continue reading →

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Poblano Chiles stuffed with Picadillo

Posted on August 22, 2011 by lynne

Picadillo is a spiced meat filling made with fruit and usually nuts. It can be used for chile rellenos, empanadas, and  other specialty Mexican dishes. This recipe adapted from Fridas Fiestas was served at the wedding of Frida Kahlo and … Continue reading →

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Fridas Fiestas

Posted on August 22, 2011 by lynne

Honeymoon in Cuernavaca, Mexico, August 1929 Frida and Diego settled into their new life together. Their honeymoon took them to Cuernavaca, the lovely city of eternal springs where Diego was commissioned to paint a mural on the ancient palace once … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cooking with Frida

Posted on August 1, 2011 by lynne

 Fridas Fiestas is a beautiful cookbook with Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo, written by Gudalupe Rivera, Diego’s daughter, and Marie-Pierre Colle.   If you are not familiar with Frida Kahlo she is a larger than life personality beloved … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Posted on July 20, 2011 by lynne

 A composed salad is edible artistry.  Each fresh vegetable is showcased,  each vivid color and texture contrasting beautifully together on the plate.  Mix and match, whatever suits your palette. 2 cups fresh organic lettuce, red leaf & oak leaf (shown) torn into bite … Continue reading →

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Summertime and the pickin’ is easy.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by lynne

Thank-you Bonnie for the luscious red raspberries.  Perfectly ripened berries are sweet but slightly tart and are delicious sprinkled on  breakfast cereals and folded into pancake batter.  With the last cup of berries I made this wonderful raspberry tea cake.  … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cooking Class Questions? Which Achiote paste is best?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by lynne

Hi Lynne. I took a couple of your classes and was in your class last night (Enchilada sauce). We have company coming this weekend so I thought I would make the sauce ahead, so got my tomatoes and seasonings. I … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cooking Class: Seafood Enchiladas baked with our tasty homemade Enchilada sauce.

Posted on June 26, 2011 by lynne

Our recipe features fresh seafood, any favorite combination will do; scallops, shrimp, crab, or a mild whitefish, like halibut or rockfish. Try our version of red chile enchilada sauce for this dish or, if you really must, use canned or … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cooking Class; How to Make Enchiladas Verdes

Posted on June 26, 2011 by lynne

Making homemade Enchiladas is a bit of work, so make a big batch and freeze an extra pan for dinner on a busy night. The enchiladas we prepare in our Mexican Foods cooking class feature homemade sauces and fresh seasonal … Continue reading →

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