Is this a bread? A pudding? A soufflé? Falling somewhere between corn soufflé and corn bread, this torte is made with a buttery batter of rice flour studded with the…
Blissful Corn Torte
About the Author
Only after Pati Jinich got her dream job as a policy analyst did she realize, with a nudge from her husband, that food is really her first love. Nostalgia for her childhood meals in Mexico City inspires her mission to teach true Mexican cooking through classes, her public television show Pati’s Mexican Table and her blog and cookbook.
Mushroom Jalapeño Matzah Ball Soup
My grandfather on my mother’s side, Francisco, whom we called Yeye, was wild about chiles. Not very common in his native Bratislava, I guess. He used to say that what…
Chicken with Tamarind, Apricots and Chipotle Sauce
People wonder about the existence of Jewish-Mexican cuisine; here is but one example. A Sephardic dish with Mexican influence, this chicken is a crowd pleaser that’s perfect for the winter…
Flourless Almond and Port Cake
This cake is a treat. What’s more, being flourless, it is perfect for Passover and for gluten-free eaters. This cake feels like a fluffy, smooth, tasty piece of marzipan that…
Buñuelos
Buñuelos would be perfect for this year’s special holiday of Thanksgivukkah since they speak of nothing but celebration. Many people in Mexico make them for Chanukah as they are fried. In…
Guacamole, Gefilte Fish and Guilt
Pati’s Polish grandmother in Mexico used to serve two kinds of gefilte fish—traditional white and spicy Mexican red—both served with a little bit of guilt and a lot of love and generosity.
Gefilte Fish a la Veracruzana
A treasure from the kitchen of my grandmother, Bobe, who immigrated to Mexico from Poland, this fish beautifully combines traditional gefilte fish with the flavors of Mexico, borrowing a popular…
Guava Cheesecake
I devoured a version of this dessert, a take on the popular combination of soft Mexican Manchego cheese with slices of guava or another fruit paste, at the charming and…
