Red wine and kirsch (a brandy made from cherries) are the base for this delicious seasonal drink, which is laced with citrus and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
Oreos used to be a mystery to me. My mom never bought commercial sweets, and she certainly never bought the almost-black cookies that looked burnt to her. For the same reason, they never appealed to me either-
A Southwest-style pasta salad packed with an explosion of bold and sassy flavors. Made with crispy corn, earthy black beans and grape tomatoes, a chili lime
Mote pillo consists of hominy sauteed with onions, garlic, achiote, eggs, milk, chives and cilantro or parsley, and served with hot black coffee and slices of fresh cheese
Snapper is seasoned with cumin seeds, sea salt and black pepper and then grilled until crispy but moist on the inside. Served on corn tortillas with a cabbage slaw and chipolte creme sauce.
A twist on classic macaroni salad - I toss the pasta with a creamy sauce made from sauteed green onions, then add lots of black pepper, arugula, diced apple, and lemon juice to the bowl.
