Tag: vegetarian

Cilantro-Lime Rice | Arroz con Cilantro y Limón

Cilantro-Lime Rice | Arroz con Cilantro y Limón

Rice is a staple not only in Mexican kitchens, but also in kitchens throughout the world. If you are anything like me, and grow tired of eating plain white rice, I have added a few ingredients to the mix to keep it fresh and fun. 

Cactus Salad with Jicama| Ensalada de Nopales con Jícama

Cactus Salad with Jicama| Ensalada de Nopales con Jícama

by Reyna Mendoza Ingredients: 15 small cactus paddles cleaned and diced 5 avocado leaves 8 epazote leaves 2 medium tomatoes diced 1 medium white onion diced 1 cup jicama peeled and cubed Preparation: Add diced cactus to a pot of boiling water (enough to cover cactus). 

Garlic Spaghetti | Pasta al Ajillo

Garlic Spaghetti | Pasta al Ajillo

by Elise Wiarco (my younger sister)

Ingredients:
1 1-pound pack spaghetti noodles
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley minced
10 garlic cloves sliced
¾ cup olive oil
Garlic salt (to taste)

Preparation:

  1. Cook spaghetti noodles with 1 tablespoon oil and salt water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While noodles are cooking, sauté garlic in olive oil on a medium flame. Once soft, add noodles and freshly chopped parsley.
  3. Season with garlic salt.