Spanish Butifarra is a great basic sausage recipe to learn: Pork, salt and pepper, maybe one or two other spices.
How-To (DIY stuff)
How to Cook Bonito
How to cook bonito, a cousin of the tuna, along with a recipe for smoked bonito. Tips and techniques on cooking the much maligned bonito.
Epazote: Mexico’s Mystery Herb
Dysphania ambrosioides is a secret ingredient in many Mexican recipes, including this epazote salsa recipe.
Salt Cod Fritters
Salt cod fritters, Spanish style. Called bunelos de bacalao in Spanish, you can make these with any salted fish.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves are a fantastic vehicle for all sorts of tasty fillings. These are vegetarian stuffed grape leaves.
All About Lambsquarters, or Huauzontles
Lambsquarters are considered a weed but are really a fantastic edible green that probably lives in your yard right now.
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
This is a simple, basic flat iron steak recipe you can use as a template. Grilled, flat iron steak is a tender, tasty cut of beef, elk, bison or moose.
How to Make Corn Tortillas
How to make corn tortillas at home, from either fresh dough or masa harina. Homemade tortillas are much better than store-bought, once you learn how.