Sunday, March 8, 2009

Secreto #1

Bienvenidos a Chencha's Morral de Secretos,

A blog to list, diss, or rave about your favorito culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a Maestro or think you're a Maestro, or just like to play in the kitchen, Chencha's Morral is right for you. Need to spice up your marriage or just want to impress your new Sancho? Chencha's Morral is right for you. Do you burn tortillas? Are you tired of your family laughing at your quesadillas? Chencha's Morral is right for you.

Here at Chencha's Morral you will become part of an international network of Chenchas who are each striving within their communities to:
a) improve their cooking repertoire.
b) preserve and uncover ancestral traditional meals.
c) explore new recipes and foods

To become a member is easy. All you need to do is sign in and list your favorite recipe. Take a picture of your dish and post it if you can. Then try out some of the other Chencha dishes and post your results. When your meals come out great please let us know. If you're dishes flop, tell us, and we'll try to help you out. Con tiempo and practice you'll uncover the treasures of Chencha's Morral de Secretos and impress your friends too.

And when your family and friends ask:
"Where did you learn how to cook so good?"
Smile.
Place your index finger over your lips and say:
"That's Chencha's Secret."

*Chenchos are totally welcome to join tambien.

2 comments:

  1. Ohh, love your "Secretos" idea. I'll make the Cuauhtemoc dish for my son's birthday dinner. Do you have a recipe for the chipotle sausage? Or where can I buy it ready-made?

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  2. Hey Malin, Here's a quick salad-
    Ingredientes:
    2 cups nopalitos-cleaned and cut-(sold in zip locked bags at Mexican Mercados. Boil for 10-15 min with 1 clove of garlic and 2 slices of onion. Let cool then rinse, drain and place in a bowl with the following:
    1 medium tomato diced
    2 green onions O red onions sliced
    1-2 jalapeno or serrano
    1 handful fresh cilantro
    1/4 lb. queso fresco-crumble it
    salt & pepper a tu gusto. Eat right away or refrigerate with the beer while your cooking the carne azada.

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