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

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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.
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…
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…