Tequila Steamed Mussels, with Chorizo

Sauce of fire roasted tomatoes, charred onion, garlic and chipotle in adobo. Slices of fried chorizo. Baked in 500F oven covered, in cazuela.
About the ratio: 2lb mussels, 1lb sauce, 1/3lb chorizo, 1/2 cup tequila: can def tune down on the latter – the flavor was nice but a bit bitter (usually comes with strong liquors).
Served [...]

Read Full Post »

Chicken Tinga, via Rick Bayless

Definitely one of my favorites. A pleasure to cook – the aroma of dry roasted (think charred) garlic cloves is intoxicating.
Used white sweet potatoes, for wonderful aroma and flavor.
The original recipe calls for mixing everything together – shredded chicken, sauce and potatoes. I decided to serve potatoes on the side – delicate strands looked too [...]

Read Full Post »