Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Figs

Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Figs

by | Jul 6, 2021 | Recipes, Salads

Arugula Salad with Prosciutto and Figs This is one of my absolute favorite salads despite my usual dislike of sweet savory dishes. The saltiness of the fried prosciutto makes the lightly sweet organic dried figs less cloying and the special texture and richness of the...
Teotitlán-Style Black Mole (Mole negro de Teotitlán)

Teotitlán-Style Black Mole (Mole negro de Teotitlán)

by | Jul 5, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces

Mole negro is the state dish of Oaxaca, the king of moles. It also happens to be the most difficult to make. People pride themselves on their own different touches, and family recipes are passed down as heirlooms. Market stands specializing in moles all proclaim that...
Isthmian Red Mole (Mole rojo del Istmo)

Isthmian Red Mole (Mole rojo del Istmo)

by | Jul 5, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces

Like mole amarillo, mole rojo belongs to the lighter, simpler end of the seven-moles spectrum. This version from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec is one of my favorites for easy preparation and versatile uses. Like all moles, it goes perfectly with pork or chicken and is a...
Reddish Mole (Coloradito)

Reddish Mole (Coloradito)

by | Jul 5, 2021 | Main Dishes, Recipes

Reddish Mole (Coloradito) Call it mole coloradito if you want to stand on ceremony but everyone in Oaxaca just says "coloradito." There are many versions, some made with chocolate and some without.Coloradito is unusual among Oaxacan moles in that it is often...