Salsa Verde Recipe

By Hilah | September 14, 2011 |
salsa verde recipe

Pace Picante sauce was a staple in my house growing up. Remember those “Get a rope” commercials? Ahaha. Those were the days. The days when Pace was a decent salsa. Then something happened, I don’t know, I guess I was around eight, and my parents quit buying Pace because they “changed the formula”. Well, that…

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Yucca Fries and Raisin Ketchup!

By Hilah | August 24, 2011 |

I’ve been broadening my horizons. I’ve been trying new things. I’ve been buying all those unusual vegetables I’ve never bought before. And I’ve got two words for you. Yucca Root. Here’s two more: Eat It. Why? ‘Cause it’s fuckin’ yummy-as-hell. How? I’ll tell you right now. From the outside, yucca (or yuca?) roots are brown…

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Making Friends And Picadillo

By Hilah | August 8, 2011 |

I remember being 23 and thinking that I would never again in my life be capable of making such amazing, smart, sweet, crafty, kind-hearted friends as I had then. Fortunately, I still have those incredible friends in my life and am thankful every day for that. But one part of that thought that I am…

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How To Make Chili (Texas-Style!)

By Hilah | February 8, 2011 |

Chili (AKA chili con carne) shouldn’t be difficult! Let’s keep it simple and radical! Here’s my old man’s Texas chili recipe and it’s ultra-good. Make it as spicy as you like. Then make a Frito pie and tell me Texas isn’t the best place on earth. As far as chili goes, anyway.

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How To Make Tamales

By Hilah | December 21, 2010 |

Learn the easy way to make tamales! This video and article walk you through the process from making the dough (masa) to a variety of tamale fillings. Vegan and vegetarian (or not!).

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Migas Recipe

By Hilah | July 13, 2010 |

Migas are like Mexican scrambled eggs. Here’s the best migas recipe you’ll ever try out. If you haven’t had migas, you better make you some for breakfast! Put em in a tortilla, man!

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