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