Migas con Huevo is an essential South Texas recipe that I made for my kids while they were growing up. The recipe is very simple – bits of crispy corn tortilla combines with eggs. Kids really love this traditional dish. I loved making it because it is so darn easy! I have seen fancy versions with bacon or chorizo added, but truly the classic version always hits just right! High heat and Low heat The trick to making delicious Migas con Huevo is the temperature of your pan. Crisping the ...
Dulce de Leche is a popular spoon candy from Latin America and it is also popular here on the border of Texas. However, when I was growing up, we never said Dulce de Leche. We always referred to that luscious brown goat’s milk spoon candy as cajeta. My parents or grandparents would bring small, round white paper wrapped wooden boxes back from their border visits. We would carefully remove the decorative foil outer bands (even though the color was never indicative of the flavor, I always made ...
Alfajores are a classic Latin American sandwich cookie that are extremely popular in Argentina. In fact, I would call alfajores the Oreo of Argentina, but then that would be a disservice to both Oreos and alfajores. Both sandwich cookies deserve their own spotlight! A Very Special Sandwich Cookie What makes alfajores so special is that they are filled with dulce de leche - a popular, very celebrated Latin American milk caramel. Back in the old days, on the little farms and ranches around ...
Watermelon Margaritas are such an easy treat to make. I bought a 30 lb watermelon at the supermarket, you you better believe that I was thinking about making margaritas when I bought it. So much watermelon! But I am not complaining! A South Texas Favorite If you know anything about South Texas, we like a little extra spice when we eat watermelon. When I was a kid, we would enjoy large slices of watermelon with salt and maybe a little bit of lime juice or chile powder. These days you can ...
Pineapple empanadas are an old fashioned favorite, so for this recipe I thought I would use some old fashioned ingredients. We are using fresh pineapple for the filling and to make the filling thick, I am using tapioca which is something I always have in my refrigerator. https://youtu.be/rl9I1GuuUPc Yes, I keep tapioca in my refrigerator…
Shrimp Fajitas are a bit of a misnomer, however, we love them all the same. I mean, shrimp don’t really have the anatomical part of a true fajita. Whatever. Potato, Po-taht-o we all love shrimp fajitas no matter what! Shrimp cook quickly Normally, shrimp only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooking shrimp can happen…
Chicken Fajitas are a delicious easy dish that every home cook should master. Excellent for Taco Tuesday, Chicken Fajitas always satisfy, but in a healthy way too – pure protein with loads of flavor. What is a fajita? First of all, what is a fajita? What does the word mean? The term fajita is Spanish….
Texas Peach Frangipane Tart is a celebration of how extra Texas peaches are. Yeah, you are right: This is not my easiest recipe. However, when peaches are in season it is time to celebrate!You can’t go wrong with peaches and butter. Ever. Peaches and real butter in the Texas Peach Frangipane Tart are tangy and…
Melissa Guerra is an 8th generation Texan, born and raised on a working cattle ranch in South Texas. She is a self taught culinary expert and food historian, specializing in the food ways of the American continent, especially Texas regional, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine. Read More…
