Tag Archives: Mexican

Let’s just put oregano on everything!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

If you order the magnificent Italian Mix sub at Roma Imports in Saratoga Springs, the last thing they’ll do is shake on some dried oregano. Likewise with the surprisingly good #2 regular ordered “Mike’s Way” at the Jersey Mike’s chain. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mexican-Style Pickled Vegetables (Escabeche)

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

In better California burrito places you always find a container of escabeche alongside the various salsas. Jalapeños and other vegetables (carrots, onions, maybe some cauliflower) are sweated in a bit of oil then simmered with spices and vinegar. I started … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Those street vendors know what they’re doing when they’re making Mexican grilled corn. The intense heat of the grill causes the corn kernels to caramelize. You know it’s hot enough when they start to make a cracking noise, like popcorn. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chile Verde (Mexican Pork Stew with Tomatillos)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

The proportions for chile verde are approximate and very forgiving as long as you have ample tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes) for texture and tartness. Serves 6 as a main dish, or more if used as taco or burrito filling. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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What to do with tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Tomatillos, also known as Mexican green tomatoes, are actually a relative of the gooseberry which grows fruit covered with a similar papery husk. But they behave very much like tomatoes in recipes while adding a tartness all their own. Another … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Carnitas

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

The original pulled pork, without the attitude. Amazingly easy because all you need is piggy, water, salt and time. Number of servings determined by the size of the roast; allow 1/2 pound per person measured by uncooked weight. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Onion a la Mexicana

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

A complex and tasty pickled onion, adapted from Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz’ “The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking”, a Bantam paperback published in 1968. Ingredients: 1 onion, peeled and sliced very thin Salted water for soaking 3 serrano chiles or 1 … Continue reading →

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