Appetizers and Snacks

Clam Ceviche

Clam ceviche is common in Baja California, where you will often see it marinating in a mix of tomato and lime juice. It's different, but great!

Fish

Grilled Pompano

Grilled pompano, crappie or pomfret done two ways: Super simple, then with a Mexican marinade.

Mexican

Caldo de Pescado

A recipe for caldo de pescado, a Mexican fish soup. This is a very simple, rustic soup that relies on fresh fish, broth and vegetables.

Recipe

Deep Fried Ribeye Tacos

A recipe for chicharron de ribeye in tacos. I ate these ribeye tacos in Hermosillo, Sonora and just had to recreate them at home with venison.

Mexican

Asado de Puerco

Asado de puerco, or asado de boda, is a classic of Northern Mexico. Rich chiles that aren't too hot, lots of pork and spices make up this dish.

Appetizers and Snacks

Mexican Lentil Soup

Sopa de lentejas, Mexican lentil soup, exists in various forms all over Mexico. My recipe is a hat tip to Nuevo Leon, where I ate this soup a lot.

Mexican

Tacos al Carbon

Tacos al carbon are just carne asada tacos cooked over charcoal; carbon means charcoal in Spanish. These are Sonoran style tacos al carbon made with venison.

Mexican

Salpicón de Venado

Salpicón de venado, a shredded venison salad with lots of fresh vegetables, is a specialty of Tamaulipas in Mexico. Easy, cooling and tasty for hot weather.

Mexican

Nopales Tacos

Nopales tacos are a great way to get to know these cactus paddles. The filling for the tacos is a thick stew of diced cactus paddles, meat, tomatoes and chiles.

Fish

Tacos de Marlin

Tacos de marlin, or marlin tacos, are popular in Baja and Sonora, Mexico. Really any smoked fish works here, not just marlin. This recipe uses smoked fish, roasted chiles, tomatoes and onions and melty cheese.

Fish

Mojo de Ajo Garlic Sauce

A classic Mexican garlic sauce used mostly on fish and seafood - in this case snook - but it's also great on chicken or quail.