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Huevos con Nopales (Eggs with Nopal Cactus)

May 4, 2010

As I am ending my Cinco de Mayo food trip here at The CookMobile, I can’t think of a better recipe to round things up than huevos con nopales or eggs with nopal cactus for us non-Spanish speaking folks. And as I am imagining these Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Eggs and Dairy, Morning Fuel, Vegetable Delight 

The Art of Making Tamales

May 3, 2010

When I found this “Lord help me, I am making tamales from scratch“ group page on Facebook, I couldn’t help but giggle and commiserate at the same time. As you can see from Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Pork 

Pico de Gallo

April 30, 2010

If you noticed, most of my recipes of late here at The CookMobile have been Mexican fare. You see, I have Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Sauces and Relishes, Vegetable Delight 

Bionico (Mexican Fruit Salad)

April 23, 2010

A Chamango recipe ago, I was whining and griping about the nearing blistering summer heat. But this afternoon, I enjoyed a Bionico of sweet, juicy fruits and I have to admit, I now find myself anticipating the coming season and the bounty Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Fruit Suprises 

Chamango

April 13, 2010

Spring is here and summer is to come soon enough. I want you to know, I do not do summers well. Others beg for colorful garden beds but give me snow-covered mountain peaks anytime. I’d rather much shake and shiver in the winter cold Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Beverages and Drinks, Sweets and Treats 

Mexican-style Shrimp

April 7, 2010

In reverence to Lent, last week saw me forgoing meat and opting for fish and seafood instead. This mexican-inspired shrimp Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Fish and Seafood, Recent Recipes 

Bunuelos

December 25, 2009

Milk and cookies for Santa tonight? Go nontraditional and try crisp, sweet and cinnamon-y Bunuelos with a steaming cup of champurrado instead! Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Holiday Fare, Sweets and Treats 

Papas con Chorizo Omelet (Potatoes and Sausage Omelet)

October 25, 2009

The nursing facility I work at sits at the heart of San Fernando Valley and is roughly 40 miles from my house. My commute to work involves a torturous one hour-and-a-half bumper-to-bumper traffic Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Morning Fuel, Pork, Potatoes and Grains 

I am in Love. With a Puppy. And Chilaquiles, too.

October 19, 2009

Sometimes, loneliness happens. Your husband of many years walks away and builds another life elsewhere. Your only daughter turns 18 and begins to embark on a journey all her own. Suddenly, you find yourself almost Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Morning Fuel 

Guacamole

September 24, 2009

As we are still fresh from the fiery Mexican salsas I posted a few days ago and since I have recently discovered the quest for Homemade Salsas over at Ben’s What’s Cooking Read more


Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Across the Border, Sauces and Relishes, Vegetable Delight 

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