kzafarullahApr 84 minShrimp crêpes with chili pasilla sauceI have been playing with savory crêpes these last few weeks, and they are providing me with an infinite gastronomic flavor palate. This...
kzafarullahMar 112 minPineapple hot sauce chilaquiles with black beans and eggChilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish of nacho chips slathered with salsa of any kind. There are a multitude of variations of this...
kzafarullahDec 29, 20212 minPersimmon with lime and chiliIn my house in California we had a massive persimmon tree, so over the years we have grown to love the fruit. Every year, in November,...
kzafarullahDec 19, 20213 minLong-simmered cabrito with green riceSlow-cooking is an art form, especially when it comes to whole animals or goat. This recipe highlights this art form in this delicious...
kzafarullahOct 5, 20212 minCharred tomato table salsa with chipotleI love salsa, but unfortunately we are limited to just a few varieties in jars and the common fresh salsa at most Mexican restaurants....
kzafarullahSep 28, 20212 minAncho chili chicken tacosTacos have now become famous all over the world, from the basic street-side tacos to gourmet offerings in some of the best restaurants in...
kzafarullahSep 24, 20213 minNew World corn chowderThe history of a chowder goes back centuries and is derived from the corrupton of the French word "chaudiere" which translates to soup...
kzafarullahMay 2, 20214 minAchiote-marinated chicken breasts with black beans and mango salsaNot all Mexican food is spicy, this dish is mild, beautifully flavored and wonderful. The different regions in Mexico vary tremendously...
kzafarullahJan 31, 20214 minChicken tacos Coloradito with roasted arbor chili salsaA good mole is a work of art, it is complex, perfectly balanced with herbs, chilies and spices, takes hours to make and a lifetime to...
kzafarullahDec 29, 20204 minSuckling lamb barbacoa taco (Taco de barbacoa de cordero lechal)I cooked this recipe because of seemingly disconnected reasons: Trevor Noah, my parents and a great cookbook. We were watching Trevor...
kzafarullahDec 13, 20202 minMexican-influenced roasted corn saladI had this salad from the ovens of the fabulous restaurant Glen Ellen Star. This cozy and unpretentious restaurant serves up almost...
kzafarullahDec 6, 20204 minMexican-style chili (with 5 chilies)I wanted to create a Mexican-style chili, one that uses a sprectrum of Mexican chilies, creating a depth of flavor. I also wanted to cook...
kzafarullahSep 15, 20202 minBlack beans with pumpkin seeds and hoja santaLet's start with what is hoja santa? It is a large leaf that is used in Latin, Mexican and South American cooking but is relatively...
kzafarullahSep 14, 20203 minCochinita pibil tacosThere are 1000's of types of tacos all across Mexico, but cochinita pibil always ranks at the top. The name derives from both Mayan and...
kzafarullahAug 14, 20202 minCharred broccolini and avocado tacos with roasted tomatillo salsaIt is hard to find a great vegetarian taco recipe, this one is fantastic. Charred vegetables dressed in spices, with creamy avocados and...
kzafarullahAug 10, 20201 minMexican-style grilled cornCorn is one of my favorite summer vegetables to grill. I was looking for a recipe for a Mexican themed meal, and I could not find...
kzafarullahAug 8, 20202 minSpicy grilled fish with heirloom tomato salsaThis is a super easy and super delicious recipe. I was looking to make fish tacos on the grill. This recipe was perfect, lightly seasoned...
kzafarullahAug 8, 20201 minGuacamoleEveryone love guacamole, but there is guacamole that is delicious and the bland crap you get almost everywhere else. This recipe take...
kzafarullahAug 7, 20202 minRoasted beets with Avocado-Habanero cremaWe love the flavor of sweet-earthy roasted beets, and this recipe is amongst my favorites. The creamy sauce with a touch of heat balances...
kzafarullahJul 12, 20201 minMexican-style frittatasI love making frittatas! It is the perfect meal for the hot summer months. This is a Mexican influenced version, packed with herbs,...