This post is sponsored by the National Pork Board Pork in Achiote is for an easy recipe version of Cochinita Pibil, tender shredded pork that has been cooked with an exquisite Achiote marinade. During the final months of the year, I often think of the dishes that are made in Mexico to celebrate the holidays and enjoy time together with family during the cold season. Most of the time, pork is the main ingredient in these dishes. It’s very versatile, and on top of having a delicious ...
What is Huitlacoche or Corn Mushroom “Corn Mushroom”, “Corn Fungus”, “Corn Smut”, and “Corn Truffles” are some of the other names associated with this delicious delicacy, known as “Huitlacoche” (pronounced “weet-la-ko-cheh”). What is Huitlacoche? Huitlacoche (or “cuitlacoche”) is a type of fungus (ustilago maydis) that has been consumed in Mexico since before the arrival of the Spaniards. This corn fungus grows close to the cob of corn, since it is actually an individual kernel ...
Bread Soup a delicious and satisfying one-pot meal. A soup made with plantains, squash, carrots, hard-cooked eggs, and bread simmered in a chicken and tomato broth with herbs and spices. Simply Scrumptious! This recipe is courtesy of María Inés Muñoz Gordillo. This delicious Chiapas-style Bread Soup is a recipe from my grandmother. Bread Soup is very easy to prepare and is a very comforting dish. This is a traditional recipe from San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas. Bread Soup a ...
