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Chicago Mexican foodie 101

Mexican foodie 101: serrano chiles

Known for its crisp flavor and firm fleshy texture, the serrano chile is a definite workhorse when it comes to Mexican cuisine. At 10,000 to 25,000...
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Mexican foodie 101: de arbol chiles

Versatile and beautiful with its incendiary red color, the de arbol (from the tree) chile is both a workhorse and a jewel within the vast realm of...
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Mexican foodie 101: cumin

Known for its warm tones and pungent aroma, cumin has endeared itself to the palates of many adoring Mexican foodies. Second only to black pepper,...
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Mexican foodie 101: poblano chiles

Any serious discussion of the fundamentals of Mexican cuisine would be considered incomplete without mentioning the poblano chile. Trailing only...
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Mexican foodie 101: piloncillo

Piloncillo, sometimes referred to as Mexican brown sugar, is a common sight in many local grocery stores in the Chicagoland area. Traditionally...
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Mexican foodie 101: cilantro

It would be a crime to discuss the basics of Mexican cuisine without mentioning cilantro. Also known as Chinese parsley, it is the fresh leafy...
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Mexican foodie 101: canela

When considering the building blocks of Mexican cuisine, one often thinks of tortillas, chiles, tomatoes, and maybe even cheese. What may be a...
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Mexican foodie 101: semillas

One of the most rewarding things about preparing Mexican food is learning to use a wide variety of interesting ingredients. Whether it be an...
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Mexican foodie 101: nopales

Any serious Mexican foodie in the Chicagoland area should be familiar with another great staple of our beloved cuisine, nopales. These succulent...
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Mexican foodie 101: guajes

It is not uncommon for a culinary enthusiast to be inspired when they stroll through the produce aisle. That same experience in a local Mexican...
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