Tag: mexican food

  • Braised Pork in Lazy Cherry Ancho Mole

      I’m going to be completely honest here; I’m not the biggest fan of cherries. It’s not that I have anything against them, they’re just not really my steeze. But this blog is supposed to be a challenge, and that means transforming whatever is in season, whether I like it or not, into something unique…

  • Carnitas Amargas

    The name of this dish translates to “bitter little meats.” Carnitas are a pretty standard protein in Mexican food, and why wouldn’t they be? It’s pork slow cooked in spices until it falls apart then is fried in its own fat. Sounds pretty great, right? We’ve made carnitas too many times to count. They’re easy,…