Category Archives: no-recetas

How to Make Nixtamal

Posted on November 4, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

I’ve been meaning to post some instructions on making your own vegetarian and vegan tamales from scratch for quite awhile, so I’m just going to get started and do it in pieces since otherwise it would be way too long … Continue reading →

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Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Huevos Rancheros!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

It seems a bit wrong that I should share my version of this dish with you all, considering that I’ve spent many weekend mornings critiquing/praising the variety of  examples available in Los Angeles. It almost seems smug, as if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chanfles, Fotos, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida, no-recetas, Shit I love, This Chicano Life | 9 Comments

Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Vegetarian Menudo

Posted on January 19, 2010 by EL CHAVO!

Bienvenidos Chavos y Chavas a otra edicion de mis recetas vegetarianas! Settle down now with all your laughing and guffawing, cuz this here is indeed a plate of vegan menudo. And it’s good. No, really, its tasty and animal-less. Oh … Continue reading →

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Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Frijoles Rancheros

Posted on September 19, 2009 by EL CHAVO!

And so the re-purposing of that initial pot of beans continues. This variation is easily the one that gives me the most satisfaction, a legume experience that is pure gustatory pleasure and reminds me of better days. This recipe might … Continue reading →

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Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Nopales

Posted on October 10, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

Que Pasa Gente! Did you finally get bored of that Croissan’wich? Great! It wasn’t very good for you anyways. I suggest you try some of the foods of your ancestors, you might find out the viejitos were right! In this … Continue reading →

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Cooking with EL CHAVO! : Verdolagas

Posted on June 13, 2008 by EL CHAVO!

I suppose going out for another gigantic moon of greasy, bready Costco pizza is an option for tonight’s dinner, but you’ve already done that, so-many-times. Don’t you think maybe it’s time to figure out how to feed yourself, with real … Continue reading →

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