There’s nothing quite like a homemade tortilla! I have a tortilla press, but I still recall all my questions before I had one. I was afraid of trying to make homemade tortillas and had to really learn how to use a tortilla press. To use a tortilla press, place a sheet of plastic or wax … Read more
I love Mexican food, and I especially love slow-cooked meats. And two favorites in Mexican cuisine are barbacoa and carnitas. But what’s the difference between barbacoa and carnitas? Barbacoa, like carnitas, is slow-cooked on the stovetop, oven, or Crock-pot. But, carnitas get shredded into large chunks after cooking & browned in a skillet until crisp. … Read more
My family loves Mexican food but we don’t always need some of the high fat that can come with it. So I was wondering do I have to fry the tortillas for enchiladas? Enchiladas do not have to be made by frying tortillas. Alternatives to frying include softening the tortilla on a comal or griddle on a … Read more
Mexican food tastes great! But it doesn’t work for most diets. But if you’re on a keto diet and love Mexican food, you’ve probably wondered what can I eat at a Mexican restaurant on keto? Look for carne asada, chile verde, and fajitas that are not soaked in sugary marinades. Cheese, sour cream, and a … Read more
It can be frustrating to find food to eat if you or a family or friend has a peanut allergy. Peanuts are surprisingly everywhere and can be hard to avoid. But what about Mexican cuisine? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Does Mexican food have Peanuts? Generally speaking, no. Most Mexican food doesn’t contain peanuts, except … Read more
Living where I do, I’m a huge fan of nachos and Tex-Mex in general. I know to stay away from regular chips on a keto diet, but is nacho cheese keto-friendly? Nacho cheese can be keto-friendly. Sometimes called queso, it doesn’t have to be high in carbs, especially if you stay away from Velveeta. This … Read more
I love tortillas and tamales, which are traditionally made from corn masa. But with a daughter who eats gluten-free, I’ve wondered does corn masa have gluten? Corn masa does not contain gluten. However, not all brands of masa harina are certified gluten-free. This makes them subject to possible cross-contamination with wheat and gluten. But it’s … Read more
I love fresh corn masa and always have a bag of Masa Harina in my pantry. But I don’t make corn masa very often, so I began to wonder does corn masa expire? Fresh corn masa, sometimes called masa preparada, can be stored up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Masa harina, also called corn … Read more
The comal is a very traditional item used in Mexican cuisine, and I’ve owned 2 over the years. While I know how to use them a little, I’ve wondered how to use a comal in Mexican cooking. Here’s how to use a comal in Mexican cooking: Heat the clay or cast iron comal over a … Read more