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Pozole Verde

Pozole is a traditional Mexican dish. The ingredients are truly emblematic of Mexico: white hominy (a type of large corn), chiles,...

Baked Eggs in Chipotle Tomato Sauce

This dish is inspired by a brunch item at Gemma in NYC: eggs baked in a tomato sauce with prosciutto, fontina, avocado and crusty Italian...

Spiced Lentil and Cauliflower Rice Tacos

Being bold with the seasoning is key in this dish: the combination of chili powders, smoked paprika and cumin transform an otherwise...

Eggs in Hoja Santa, Chile Cascabel Salsa

Hoja Santa - "sacred leaf" - is a heart-shaped large leaf used in Mexican cuisine. Why the name? Story is that Virgin Mary dried Jesus's...

Hemp "Tofu" Tostadas, Salsa Roja

I ran into hemp tofu this weekend and was pleasantly surprised - it has none of the spongy tofu texture and more a crumbly ricotta feel...

Charred Romaine with Tomatillo Dressing

The last 3 weeks have been a bit of a hiatus, with lots of traveling, eating out a lot, and little time to cook. I did lug the September...

Mexican Green Shakshouka

Shakshouka is one of my favorite brunch dishes, up there with chilaquiles. Eggs are poached in a spicy tomato and onion stew, making it...

Chile Poblano Rajas

Rajas are one of my all-time favorite Mexican dishes. They are a part of any meal - breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, after hours - and a...

Chipotle Scented Beans, Poached Egg

This was inspired by a brunch dish at Calafia (my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto). The beans are super smoky from the chipotle, the...