Tag Archives: Mexican food
Dimanche (That Means Sunday)
Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. It’s almost the New Year and I can’t believe it. This year has flown by, despite the times when it … Continue reading
Elote with Chili Rub and Cotija Cheese
I used to hate grilled corn. When I was little, my family would go strawberry picking at a local farm during the summer and we’d always get lunch there afterward. My sister would order corn on the cob wrapped in … Continue reading
El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery
I spend a lot of time reading about food in St. Louis. So usually, I feel like I’m in the know when it comes to what’s opening in my neighborhood. That’s not the case with El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery. … Continue reading
Chilaquiles
I had a bunch of corn tortillas leftover from making enchiladas the other night, so I decided to use them to make chilaquiles for dinner yesterday. I thought that I’d made chilaquiles before, but as it turns out, I hadn’t. … Continue reading
Roasted Corn Enchiladas
Every year around this time, I crave roasted corn enchiladas. I can trace it back to spring 2013, when I first made this dish. My friend Stephanie and I wanted a study break during grad school so we decided to … Continue reading
Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs
I love eggs more than most things, except maybe chocolate and avocados. So when I saw this recipe for huevos rancheros scrambled eggs, I was sold. This recipe is a hybrid. It’s huevos rancheros, tostadas, and tacos, all rolled into … Continue reading
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
I’ve been wanting to make sweet potato and black bean enchiladas for a while, but I was waiting until I found the perfect recipe. I knew that I wanted a red sauce on top, traditional style, but a lot of … Continue reading
Roasted Corn Enchiladas
In honor of Memorial Day–but mostly because I was craving Mexican food–I made roasted corn enchiladas for dinner tonight. I tried this recipe for the first time a year ago when I was still in grad school in Chicago. My … Continue reading
PuraVegan: A Venture into Raw Food
Two years ago before I left for France, I needed a three-month summer job. I had just graduated from college, and didn’t want to work in an office all summer. So, my options were pretty much limited to retail and … Continue reading
