If you peeked inside my refrigerator any given day you'd likely find some kind of dip, spread, sauce, vinaigrette, or salsa hanging out. Last week I made a Mexican cashew cream (a cilantro and lime version of this sauce). Other favorites are....
Read MoreThis is the meal from a recent dinner party I promised to share with you last week that uses the toasted pumpkin seed salsa, the creamy base you see underneath the lentils and sweet potatoes. I like to serve this meal platter-style, which is one of my go-to solutions for easy dinner parties. The components are spread out on a large platter (preferably oval or rectangular in shape) and...
Read MoreIt's not always easy finding authentic Mexican ingredients where we live in Switzerland. But I enjoy the challenge of bringing authentic Mexican flavor to my kitchen using common, everyday ingredients. To be honest, not having certain items accessible has made me a more creative, flexible cook.
Read MoreDo you ever eye the pumpkins and winter squash at the market and think, "Fat chance! They're too much effort to prepare, plus I wouldn't know what to do with them, so why bother?" I used to think that before I began paying attention to the joys of seasonal eating.
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