"Horchata!" The new hit song!

Woot woot! I have to do a little shout out to Fatmime for sending me this video. Dude you are so funny! I decided I should put this on my cooking page since it's a song about Mexican food. Here's what I love about this, these guys are just chillin at there house enjoying life. I think we get so busy sometimes with the day to day that we forget to just kick back and enjoy the simple things, like hanging out with friends and family and laughing. Really is there anything better then that. Fatmime you are so funny I can't wait to meet you someday and chill with you and your family.

I added another one of his funny vids to my hola page if you want to see more.

Fatmime I read a little about you on your page and can I just say...Thanks so much for keeping it funny and clean. The world needs a lot more good clean humor. These days all we ever see is people that are willing to stoup pretty low for a buck.( I would love to see a song about a six foot tall gringa cooking Mexican food.) Whatda you say? Hmmmm maybe?

FYI... I think this is Farihn's new favorite song,he won't stop singing it!

Thanks so much for making our family laugh today!

Paletas de Hielo con Mango,Limon y Chile

Summer is just around the corner and what better way to kick off the new season then with some of these delicious paletas. These are so easy and healthy. It' doesn't matter what the occasion, these are sure to put a smile on any ones face. Keep watching throughout the summer, I will be adding a new paleta recipe each week. Ohhh yummy!

See you in the kitchen,

Tina

2-3 mangos (depends on size)

2 limes

2 tsp. sugar ( use splender if you want it to be sugar free)

1/2 cup water

Klass chilito en polvo ( chile powder) or chile pequin

Makes 6

Pipian de Chuletas de Puerco

For many Mexicans this recipe is simply known as "Pipian". If you're not a pork fan you can substitute the pork for a whole cut up chicken and follow the same procedure. FYI.... Cesar has been cutting these videos for me lately. I usually don't have much say and when I realize that he has cut out something important, it's too late to go back and change it. Whats a girl to do? Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful, but he is a little too "cut happy" lately. So here's the stuff you missed. I added about a cup of chicken broth to the second sauce I put in the blender and about a half of a cup broth to the poblano pepper that I put in the blender. I also add about two cups of chicken broth to the final sauce in the pot. After you add your meat to the sauce you want to let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes on medium heat. Fewwww! I hope you get this and it makes sense. If not, you can leave me a comment in the box below or email me with any further question and I will help you figure out anything that doesn't make sense. As always, have a wonderful day and you will see me back here soon with more yummy Mexican recipes.

See you in the kitchen,

Tina

(Don't I look Sexy with my eyes closed?) ( jajaja)

6 - 1/2 inch think bone in pork chops

20 tomatillos

1 white onion

3 cloves of garlic

1 jalapeno

2 Serrano peppers

2 pablano peppers

1 1/2 cups cilantro

1/2 cup epazote

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp lard

oil

salt/pepper

Ensalada de Nopales y Camarones

Please excuse me because we all know what a nerd I am. When you watch this video here are a few things you need to know. I'm really such a kick back gal, but when it comes to pronouncing some of these things I make, it just looks so unnatural coming out of my mouth. Here's the thing, I'm an excellent learner when it comes to making something hands on, but if you give me a book and tell me to memorize something, forget it! How I know how to make all of these wonderful dishes is a mystery when I can't pronounce half of them. Anyways try to cut me some slack. I really am working on it. Also if it seems rushed, I too am aware of this. Ever since I left youtube my time has been cut in half. A blogger video really can't go more then five minutes. I'm working on a solution to this problem. I thought it might be fun to do a live show once a week. I may start doing this soon and then I will have all the time in the world. Thanks for hanging with me while I am figuring everything out. Enjoy this healthy recipe!

See you in the kitchen,

Tina

4 roma tomatoes

1/2 red onion

2 avocados

2-3 cactus (depends on size)

20 large shrimp (raw, tail on ,deveined)

1 jalapeno (more if you like the heat)

1/2 cup cilantro

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

salt

4 limes

Serve in lettuce cups or toasted corn tortillas.

Our little cake has a name!

The moment you have all been waiting for....Not really but we will pretend. The new name for our cake will be..........

"Pastel Chango Bañado"

Thank you everyone that sent in a name suggestion. I loved this name from the minute I saw it. Thanks Pharmtch! You rock!

Chalupas de Pollo con Chipotle

Hey there I'm back from the sicky world. Man am I glad that I don't get sick too often. Feliz Cinco de Mayo everyone! I already have so many dishes on the site that would be yummy to make today, but If you have made them all and you're looking to make something new, then perhaps this one will do the trick. I am always looking for ways to simplify authentic Mexican cooking, by using the rotisserie chicken you really save a lot of time. I must give you a word of warning... If you don't like your food to be too spicy, then whatever you do leave out some of the chipotle. I know you will love this recipe. Thanks to all of you that left me a comment or sent me an email while I was sick.


See you in the kitchen,

Tina






1 small rotisserie chicken
1 red onion
2 chipotle peppers
Swish of oil
3 potatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 can chicken broth
Salt to taste
15-20 corn tortillas

Top with...
Radish
Cilantro
Queso fresco
Lime wedge
Salsa verde ( Check the site for the recipe.)

Sick!

Hi friends!

I'm sorry you haven't seen a post this week. I have been sick with a cold and I lost my voice. I tried to make a video the other day, but I kept coughing so I stopped. I'm hopping by Tomorrow I will have my voice back well enough to make a video.

See you back in the kitchen soon!

Tina