This copycat recipe for Cilantro Pepitas Dressing from El Torito restaurant. In this recipe pepitas refer to the inside kernel of the pumpkin seed but pepitas just translates to "pumpkin seeds". They are typically toasted and eaten as a snack. They are also the key ingredient in Pipian a type...
This recipe provides instructions for preparing home-smoked chipotle chiles as well as a "sauced" version.
This Achiote Paste Subtsitute recipe is a perfect substitute for commercially prepared achiote (annotto or recado) paste. You can substitute fresh lime juice for the Seville orange juice which may be hard to find. Use
You can find other general substitutes for achiote paste in our ingredients, substi...
Here is a recipe for making your own adobo seasoning at home. It's super simple, only 5 ingredients. Use the seasoning as a rub for meats before cooking. It can also be used as a pre-seasoning. Rub the seasoning on the meat then refrigerate overnight before cooking.
In Mexico, crema is unpasturized cream, thickened naturally by the bacteria found in fresh cream. The product is very similar to French creme fraiche. Crema is normally has a "pourable" consistency and used atop tamales, enchiladas or even chilaquiles (Quick Tortilla Casserole). This chipotle version add a nice amount of heat to make a spicy version.