Tag Archives: Mexican

Midweek Mexican Chicken

Posted on April 30, 2015 by nancyduranduran

Now that my kids are a little bit older and just a wee bit more self sufficient, I’m starting to ramp up the work I’m taking on. On the one hand, “Yay!” On the other, “Sigh.” It’s bitter sweet, like most … Continue reading →

Posted in main | Tagged black beans, chicken, chicken thighs, chile, corn, Mexican, midweek meal | 2 Comments

Southwestern Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Posted on August 18, 2014 by nancyduranduran

This Southwestern style chicken soup features the great base of Latino cooking: sofrito. While there are many, many variations of sofrito throughout Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, my version consists of onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. All the flavor … Continue reading →

Posted in lunch, main, soup | Tagged bonita squash, chicken, chicken soup, corn, Mexican, soup, Southwest, squash, vegetable soup | 3 Comments

Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salad with Creamy Tomatillo Vinaigrette

Posted on July 23, 2014 by nancyduranduran

Tomatillos arrived this week! My husband (who you may remember, hails from New Mexico) cannot be happier. So for his birthday this week, I’ve cooked up this roasty, toasty, creamy tomatillo vinaigrette. It’s a super versatile dressing that is lovely on just about … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment, lunch, main, salad | Tagged avocado, cilantro, corn, jalapeno, Mexican, salad, tomatillo, tomato, vinaigrette | 3 Comments

Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas

Posted on July 11, 2014 by nancyduranduran

Beautiful squash and zucchini blossoms are examples of nature’s finest handiwork. And unlike most edible flowers, which are lovely to look at but fairly nondescript in a dish (think nasturtiums on that beautifully composed restaurant salad), these pretty blossoms are absolutely, positively delicious … Continue reading →