Mexican Food

Gazpacho

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One of the biggest time-savers to serve at a dinner party is a cold soup during your cocktail hour or as a first course, and it doesn’t get better than Gazpacho!It’s a perfect make-ahead item that you can keep cold in a pitcher, and then easily pour into a Margarita glass or stemware for a […]

August 18, 2012 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Baja Shrimp Tortilla Cones

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I’ve been experimenting with various edible containers for appetizers using wontons, papadum, and tortillas! The tortilla cones were definitely the most challenging to work with because I had to hold the cone shape together while immersing it in hot oil. The Baja shrimp blend is delicious, but the cones take some time and effort to […]

September 13, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rosarito Beach, Baja, Mexico Family Vacation Series Episode (video)

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South of the border down Mexico way — actually 40 minutes from San Diego — is Los Rocas Resort & Spa in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico. We took a drive there from Los Angeles for a little R&R and I decided to include the adventure in my Family Vacation series. Highlight: Horseback riding on […]

October 30, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Ghostadas

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Tortillas are so easy to work with and ideal for Halloween. The topper on this Ghost-ada is a flour tortilla cut into the shape of a ghost with a couple of holes for his eyes and mouth. 1. Cut flour tortillas into ghost shapes. Place ghosts on a baking sheet and cook for 5 to […]

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