Category Archives: Mexican

Green Chile Corn Cake

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Krista

I’m a big fan of my tried-and-true “Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake. So are a lot of people I cook for. So why publish another corn cake recipe? It’s the same basic recipe at its core, but I was intrigued by … Continue reading →

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Food in a New Light

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Krista

I had the most interesting encounter last weekend, that gave me a strange sense of . . . I don’t know what. Amazement I guess, at how diverse our world is. I was volunteering in the hospitality room at my … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Menu

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Krista

For a Christmas exchange this year, I was invited to share a full menu worth of recipes. I chickened out because I couldn’t decide at the last moment, but gave everyone my website address. I realized it’s not too late … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Krista

This is also known as Arroz con Leche, although when I lived in Guatemala I was taught to call it Orchata. Whatever the name, it is warm and heavenly. 3 cups whole milk 1 1/4 cup water 1 cup uncooked … Continue reading →

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Great Guacamole

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Krista

Of course the easiest way to make guacamole is to buy two avocados and a packet of mix and just stir them all together. My two objections to this are that first, I usually am lucky to make it home … Continue reading →

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“Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Krista

Man this is good stuff. Every crumb of it always gets eaten. In the interest of making it a little less decadent for everyday, I use reduced fat sour cream and only 1/4 cup butter. But for fiesta time, it’s … Continue reading →

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Fiesta Taco Pie

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Krista

1 lb ground beef 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 cup salsa ½ C milk 6-8 fresh tortillas, cut into 1″ pieces, or ½ pkg tortilla chips 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400. In skillet over medium-high … Continue reading →

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