  By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2018 Edition          Rajas con queso (Pronounced ra-HAS con KAY-so) is a taco filling made with fresh Poblano chile, a mild green chile typically used for chiles rellenos, rajas, and crema de poblano. This dish is served throughout Mexico. The dish is prepared with fresh Poblano chiles, onion, […]
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By Manzanillo Sun from the September 2018 Edition Although Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a popular holiday associated with Mexico, el Dieciséis de Septiembre (16th of September) is seen as more important. Whereas May 5 commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over Napoleon’s French troops/invaders in 1862, September 16 marks Mexico’s declaration […]
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By Manzanillo Sun from the May 2018 Edition Ingredients ✓ 2 avocados, pitted ✓ 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken ✓ 1/4 c. red onion, minced ✓ 1/3 c. mayonnaise ✓ 2 tbsp. Greek yogurt ✓ Juice of 1 lemon ✓ 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard ✓ Kosher salt ✓ Freshly ground black pepper ✓ Chopped parsley, for […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the January 2018 Edition Ingredients – 3/4 cup dry yellow split peas – 2 14 1/2 – ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth – 1 cup water – 1 12 – ounce package frozen corn kernels – 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers – 1 4 – ounce can […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2017 Edition Bacalao Navideño Ingredients – 1 pound dried salted cod – 1/2 cup olive oil – 1 white onion peeled, halved, thinly sliced – 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or pressed – 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes chopped, or a 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes – 2 red […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2017 Edition Ingredients – 10 cups water – 3 green tea bags – 2 star anise – 1 cup fresh mint leaves – 1 cup edible marigold – 1 cup sugar Directions Step 1 In a medium-sized pot, add 4 cups of water, green tea bags, and anise […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the October 2017 Edition Ingredients – 1/4 cup margarine – 1/4 cup milk – 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt – 2 teaspoons anise seed – 1/4 cup white sugar – 2 eggs, beaten […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2017 Edition Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels 1 red onion, chopped […]
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 From the July 2017 Edition Ingredients for the cake itself: 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup Cajeta or Dulce de Leche 1 package of chocolate cake mix (340 g) 3 eggs 1 cup oil (240 ml) 1 can evaporated milk (373ml) 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; make sure shells are gone Ingredients for the flan 1 can […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the January 2017 Edition Ponche is a warm tropical-fruit punch. It’s traditionally imbibed in Mexico during Christmastime. Vendors sell it at night near the sidewalk Christmas markets. It’s also served with buñuelos during the posadas. No one seems to know exactly how and why Mexican ponche materialized. In general, historians […]
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