Cindy Kennedy's Posts Tagged 'recipes' (3)

On Cinco de Mayo, our bar is open and ready for service (in addition to some great food). The usual margaritas come into play and, for anyone underage, virgin strawberry daiquiris are festive favorites. We'll throw in a few shots of Don Julio's along the way, too.



Now, for the reposado. This particular mezcal is from the state of Zacatecas and is not available outside of Mexico as far as I know. Of course, it's 100 percent agave and… Continue

When crisp mornings arrive and temperatures start to dip at night, it's time for Chile Colorado! This is not your classic "Texas" chili (note the spelling difference) with its tomato base (and no beans). Chile Colorado translates to red chile sauce and that's just what it is, with its color derived from a blend of dried chiles. When you see this on a Mexican or Tex-Mex menu, it's served con carne. I've added stew beef chunks to…

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When we spotted rabbit at a local market recently, the first thing that came to mind was conejo en adobo. While many folks in the south might fry up a batch, a rich adobo is just the thing for a real feast.



Rabbit rates high on the health meter. By comparison to chicken, turkey, and pork it's lower in fat, calories and cholesterol while packed with more protein. Every part - from…

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