Guacamole originated with the Aztecs in Mexico in the 16th century and is considered one of Mexico’s best known sauces, some say its most popular sauce. I would question that, however, since salsa in its many varieties is prevalent in all Mexican restaurants, both in Mexico and the U.S. Guacamole is most popular in the…
APPETIZERS
Salsa Verde
You will find bright green salsa verde in almost all Mexican restaurants. It’s sometimes served with your starter basket of tortilla chips or at least it’s out on the condiment table along with the hotter red chile sauce and the fresh tomato salsa. Salsa verde is the one that most Americans never even try when…
Pico De Gallo
This Pico de Gallo recipe is one of my all time favorite fresh salsas. It is the same one we used to serve in the restaurant my brother and I owned together back in Wisconsin. I wish I could take credit for it, but one of our cooks created it. We loved it so much we…
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Roasted tomato salsa can’t be beat for flavor and freshness. I love this salsa so much, I actually think it’s addictive. I make this recipe with my favorite chile pepper: dried red chipotles. Yes, I am oven roasting dried chile peppers. Most, if not all recipes I have looked at, call for fresh chile peppers…
Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki sauce with pita bread or pita chips is great as an appetizer or, as I remember it, a perfect sauce for gyros. I can remember going to the Greek Fest at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Milwaukee and eating their delicious gyro sandwiches. The shaved roasted lamb & beef wrapped in pita bread with…
Shrimp Cocktail
I get excited whenever I see shrimp cocktail on the menu at a restaurant. I’ve always thought that jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce makes a delicious starter. And, sometimes even as the main course; I love shrimp cocktail that much. I remember the first time having shrimp cocktail was at our family Christmas…
Potato Pizza
Potato pizza–really, not the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear my favorite word “pizza”. I usually think tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and sausage. But after having this pizza, I am converted to a non-traditional pizza lover. Some time ago, I was watching an episode of Food Network’s “The Best Thing…
Tomato Bread
Tomato bread, also known as Pan Con Tomate, is so simple to make. It is nothing more than toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and tomatoes, then sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil. It is really delicious by itself, but is also served with cheese or ham. I found this bread at most every tapas bar I…
