Appetizer
Steamed Tamales
Chef Margot shares her tips on how to properly steam a tamale. Molly’s tamales can be found at farmers markets around the city. For electric or stove-top steamer: Place tamales in a single layer, with open ends angled upwards. This can be done by making a roll of tin foil to prop the ends up,…
Read MoreYucatan Potstickers
Ingredients¼ cup pickled red onions, minced8 oz softened cream cheese*1 bunch minced cilantro with separated stems and leavesPinch sea saltSecret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce to taste, approximately 2 t1 pkg wonton/eggroll wrappers¼ cup water1 cup sour cream and favorite hot sauce for garnish Mis en placeA small bowl or saucer with a clean, small pastry…
Read MoreLove Stinks and Burns
Ingredients1 lb. good quality mayonnaise3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1tbsp. fresh minced parsley1 lb. real dairy sour cream1 cup red wine vinegar¼ cup Worcestershire sauce4 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper1 tbsp. kosher salt2-8 fresh jalapenos, stem removed, sliced in quarters lengthwise, sliced thin across. *Select smooth, heavy chiles without blemishes. Remove the seeds if you prefer…
Read MoreDeconstructed Gazpacho with Basil Lime Sorbet
While traveling through Poitiers, France, Salvador Molly’s co-owner Rick Sadle, and his wife Halle, discovered a wonderful fresh summer dish. They have reinvented it for you. Watch them demonstrate the presentation of this recipe! Deconstructed Gazpacho with Basil Lime Sorbet Gazpacho Ingredients1 ½ pounds (4 or 5) medium very ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered1 large…
Read MoreRoast African Onion Dip
Fire up those barbeques, we have a recipe for grilling season! This onion dip is great as a spread on any vegetarian sandwich, as a heart-healthy alternative to mayonnaise, as a sauce for grilled beef or a side side for grilled fish. It will keep, covered and refrigerated, for seven days. Roast African Onion Dip…
Read MoreCausa in Cusco, Peru
Lisa Swan updates us from Cusco, Peru. I am not one of those girls that enjoys ¨roughing it¨per se, so after several days of packing out, visiting Machu Picchu, eating so-so food in grimy tourist traps, I was willing to shell out a few extra dollars for a good meal in a comfortable restaurant in…
Read MoreAnticuchos in Lima, Peru
Sam Sadle updates us from Lima, Peru. Lima is HUGE. When I say huge, I mean huge. It’s got over eight million people packed into a small strip of desert between the mountains and the Pacific oceans. Its polluted, crowded, chaotic and in many ways exemplifies all the negatives of a major South American city.…
Read MoreEma Datse – Bhutanese Chiles and Cheese
Anne Parker updates us from Bhutan. Bhutan has a rich and unique cultural heritage that has largely remained intact because of its isolation from the rest of the world until recently. One of the main attractions for tourists is the country’s culture and traditions. Bhutanese tradition is deeply steeped in its Buddhist heritage. Due to…
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