Tag Archives: Mexican

Favorite rice pilaf – Spanish rice

Posted on January 23, 2014 by WesternSpinster

By popular demand, this is the highly seasoned rice pilaf recipe (AKA Spanish Rice) that I often bring to potlucks. This is the basic recipe, and there is endless potential for variation. The flavor varies a lot depending on which … Continue reading →

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Southwest borderlands posole (hominy soup)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by WesternSpinster

Posole is a delicious comfort-food staple to add to your repertoire – excellent on a chilly day.  Serve as a side dish topped with cheese, or as a main dish with bread for dipping. Half a green cabbage, chopped into … Continue reading →

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Mexican-style dahl

Posted on October 10, 2011 by WesternSpinster

1 cup lentils 1 heaping Tablespoon coriander 1 heaping Tablespoon cumin 1 heaping Tablespoon bouillon, “Knorr Caldo con Sabor de Tomate Y Chipotle Bouillon” 1 teaspoon Chipotle (spicyness varies by batch, so test picante level by adding half at first.) … Continue reading →

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Tamales: pine nut and cheddar or zucchini and cheddar

Posted on October 9, 2011 by WesternSpinster

“Creada Por Lobos” Tamales! The corn dough (masa) for these tamales already contains seasoning, so there is no need to put additional salsa on top, making these the ideal brown bag lunch or quick meal. Tamales freeze well, so you … Continue reading →

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