Tender masa dough with smoky corn queso filling and chipotle crema. Tamales and street corn combined together to make one tasty Mexican treat! Tamales are not that difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. This recipe is for about 20 tamales, which is not that many, considering how much time goes into making them. The […]
Pan-seared tri-tip with roasted poblano and Anaheim pepper salsa. This is an easy summer recipe that pairs bright, fresh flavors of the season’s produce with tender steak. Tri-tip is a cut of beef from the bottom sirloin. The name comes from the triangular shape and tapered tip. It is also called the Santa Maria steak […]
Poached shrimp, poblanos, and red onion marinated in a spiced lemon brine. Pickled shrimp is a cross between a salad and a pickle and makes a fun alternative to shrimp cocktail. It has a bright lemon flavor with hints of spice and celery. It can be served by itself, with a spicy remoulade or with […]
Freshly ground pork mixed with garlic, onion, and poblanos, wrapped in smoky bacon and glazed with a sweet tomato mustard sauce. This meatloaf is packed with flavor. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and has a touch of smoke. I served this loaf with creamy mashed potatoes. It would also be delicious as sandwiches […]
Sweet corn crepes filled with duck confit, queso fresco, sautéed corn, poblanos, and fresh cilantro. Crepes, you either love them, or you hate them. Or maybe, you just hate making them! I quite enjoy them, especially making them. It’s the challenge of getting the crepes as thin as possible, in a perfect circle, with no […]
Fall apart tender short rib, poblano peppers, pinto, and red beans, stewed in a rich chili tomato sauce. It is finally starting to feel like fall here in Hawaii. There is a little chill in the air in the mornings and evenings. It’s still blazing hot in the middle of the day, but the temperature […]
