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Thursday's recipe: Cacahuazintle Corn Tamale with Northern-Style Dry Beef Cheek
Tamal de Maíz Cacahuazintle topped with Peruvian Seco Norteño beef cheeks, a fine dining fusion of Mexican and Peruvian culinary traditions by Chef Yerika. The encounter between Mexico's ancestral corn and the Creole cuisine of northern Peru. There are ingredients capable of telling the story of an entire country. Corn is one of them. From the cacahuazintle corn fields that have fed generations of Mexicans to the slow-cooked stews that are part of the Peruvian culinary identi
Chef Yerika
Jun 183 min read


Epazote: Mexico's Aromatic Treasure That Every Cook Should Know
Epazote: one of Mexico's oldest and most distinctive culinary herbs When we think of the flavors that define Mexican cuisine, ingredients like corn, chilies, beans, and cacao usually take center stage. However, hidden among these culinary giants is an herb that has been a staple in Mexican cooking for centuries: epazote. Its aroma is unmistakable. Its flavor is unlike any other culinary herb. And although it has been part of Mexico's culinary identity since ancient times, it
Chef Yerika
Jun 64 min read


thursday's recipe: tacos al pastor. history, technique and balance of flavor.
Tacos al pastor made with pork marinated in chiles and achiote, cooked until lightly caramelized and served on warm corn tortillas with fresh pineapple, onion, cilantro, and lime. To speak of tacos al pastor is to speak of one of the most recognizable flavors of Mexican cuisine. It's a dish that combines tradition, technique, and a blend of ingredients that, when prepared correctly, achieve a near-perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, spices, and smokiness. Its origins are d
Chef Yerika
Apr 93 min read


Veracruz-style fish: a Lenten tradition in Mexican cuisine
A classic dish from Mexican Lent cuisine: Veracruz-style fish cooked in a tomato sauce with olives, capers, and aromatic herbs that create a perfect balance of acidity, salinity, and freshness During Lent, many Latin American kitchens turn their attention to the sea. Fish becomes the star of recipes that combine freshness, history, and a balance of flavors. One of the most representative dishes of this tradition is Veracruz-style fish , a preparation deeply rooted in the cui
Chef Yerika
Apr 23 min read


THURSDAY'S RECIPE: Swiss Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
A dish that brings together tradition and technique: Swiss-style enchiladas covered in a creamy green sauce, soft, warm, and full of character. Some dishes are born from tradition but defined by technique. Swiss enchiladas are a clear example of how a classic base—green salsa—can be transformed into something more complex, smoother, and more elegant through the precise use of dairy and temperature control. This recipe embodies that perfect balance between acidity, richness, a
Chef Yerika
Mar 194 min read
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