Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, that is) celebrates the victory of the Mexican army in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). It is not a major holiday in Mexico, but has been embraced in the United States by Mexican-American populations, and has grown in popularity over the years. Mexicans and non-Mexicans enjoy celebrating the holiday for the sheer act of celebrating, which typically include Mexican traditions, and that includes Mexican cuisine.
If you plan on celebrating at home, here are a few recipes to help make your Cinco de Mayo party an authentic one. Continue reading →
I spoke recently with Chef Jackie Salas of Miami about cooking with chili peppers and she graciously offered one of her favorites. I thought I would share. Continue reading →
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I recently cooked up a batch of Pimiento de Padron chili peppers two different ways with a Pesto Crusted Salmon and Cheesy Potato Stuffed Padron peppers. The thing I like about padron peppers is that they are not very spicy but do offer enough kick to bring some heat. When cooking for non-chiliheads, the pimiento de padron might be a good choice for you. Continue reading →