Arroz a la Tumbada

Arroz a la tumbada is presumably one of the favorite dishes of Veracruz. And Rick Bayless chose to answer the question of Where you’ll be heading in the future by cooking this dish at the Top Chef Masters final episode…
Well, after making this dish tonight i’m fully with Bayless and the people of Veracruz. But [...]

Read Full Post »

Hands-On with Okra and Shrimp

Chefs, open your baskets! For the dinner tonight you have okra and shrimp.
Evidently those two are meant for each other. Think hearty gumbo. Not in this hot and humid weather though, no way. Light, spicy and still southern felt like the right approach…
Roasted okra is great but it became like a rut. Several sources suggested [...]

Read Full Post »

Skillet Roasted White Gulf Shrimp

After several failed shrimp dishes (mostly due to the poor quality of shrimp) finally something great! Large gulf shrimps (20-30 per lb) in their shells marinated with mexican flavors – fresh bay leave/oregano/hot green chile powder/lime zest, and olive oil. Cooked on a very hot skillet for about 5mins total turning once.
Nice side fashioned from [...]

Read Full Post »