Braised Pinto Beans with Piperade & Chorizo
A marriage of two dishes creates a hearty, soul-warming brunch meal that no one could resist.
Roast Pork in Chile-Peanut Sauce
Real talk: this is one of the best things I’ve made. It’s rich, comforting, aromatic, and it renders me totally powerless.
Roasted Red Pepper-Almond "Romesco"
Guys, here’s a really good salsa to throw on literally any grilled thing for the rest of the summer. You’re welcome.
Ricotta with Epazote-Hazelnut Pesto
A celebration of the flavors and textures of my summer garden.
Ensalada de Jitomates (Tomato Salad)
When tomatoes are in season, I want to eat them every day. This salad showcases the beauty of summertime heirloom tomatoes.
Alegría Bars
Alegrías, a traditional Mexican puffed amaranth candy, literally translates to “happiness,” That’s what I feel when I eat these nutritious treats I make with Pinole Blue Original Pinole mix!
Salsa Macha
Nutty, rich, complex, hot, and addicting. If I had to pick a favorite salsa it would easily be salsa macha!
Pickled Red Onion
I keep a jar of pickled red onions in my fridge at all times because, well, I’m addicted to them. I put them on everything!
Lemon Confit
When I don’t have all day to prep meals and have limited options to begin with, ingredients like this lemon confit add a ton of flavor and intrigue without much work.
Blueberry & Pinole Atole
Intensely nutritious, warming, and easy on the stomach. Swapping in pinole for masa harina adds deep, buttery flavors that will fuel you throughout the day.
#TopChef in Guadalajara
In 2017 I won the Guadalajara Tourism Board’s #TopChef contest, which won me a week-long tour of Guadalajara, and it’s many beautiful restaurants and sites!
Panna Cotta
My mind was blown when I experienced real Mexican vanilla bean for the first time. I showcase the aroma and flavor of this ingredient in a classic northern Italian dessert.
Purslane & Cucumber Salad
Green, citrusy, and toasty. Like summer in one incredible salad every sunchaser will love.
Crema de Betabel (Beet Soup)
This soup is a blast of autumnal beet vibes. And the color is enough reason to fall in love with it.
Arroz verde (Green rice)
Green rice is not something I grew up with. But I've come to love its green-ness and the way it exudes seasonality.