The Fart Primer
Our schools teach us how to solve quadratic equations. Our schools teach us how to compose essays on 19th-century English literature. They do not teach real-life survival skills. Specifically, they do not point out what […]
Tag: Mexican
Crispy Fish Taco and the Ruthless Louisiana Crawfish
Mexican Entree CRISPY FISH TACO INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1½ cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage 2 tablespoons oil (2 additional tablespoons later) 8 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves 1 pound cod, […]
Paul De Lancey Dares Donald Trump to Debate
Mr. Donald Trump, I am challenging you to a debate. Your path to the White House is through me and the Bacon & Chocolate Party. Since this vibrant expression of democracy is my idea, the […]
Pickled Coleslaw and Cabbage Origami
El Salvadoran Appetizer CURTIDO (pickled coleslaw) INGREDIENTS ½ head cabbage 1 carrot 2 scallions or small onion ½ cup water ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ tablespoon Mexican oregano or oregano ½ cup white vinegar […]
Migas and Other Poorly Named Cuisine
Mexican Breakfast MIGAS INGREDIENTS 6 eggs 4 6″ corn tortillas 1 avocado ½ small onion 1 tomato ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 ounces chorizo 4-ounce can diced green chiles 1 cup crumbled […]
Melon Salsa and Really Cool Mexican Festivals
Mexican Appetizer MELON SALSA INGREDIENTS 1 jalapeno pepper ½ medium honeydew melon 1 peach 1 red bell pepper ½ teaspoon cilantro 1½ tablespoons lime juice PREPARATION Remove seeds from jalapeno pepper. (Remember to wash hands […]
Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos, Me, and World Peace
Mexican Entree CRISPY SHREDDED BEEF TACOS INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow onion 2 pounds rump roast ½ tablespoon chili powder ½ tablespoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves 4 ounces diced green chiles 5 green […]
Baleadas, Hades, and Beenie Weenees
Honduran Entree BALEADAS INGREDIENTS 1 cup queso duro or cotija 8 8″ flour tortillas 1 15-ounce can refried beans 1/2 cup crema agria or crema Mexicana OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS 4 scrambled eggs 2 thinly sliced avocados […]
Powegian Breakfast Burrito, Religion, and War
Fusion Entree POWEGIAN BREAKFAST BURRITO INGREDIENTS ½ white onion 1 tomato 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles 6 eggs (1 more egg later) 18 8″ flour tortillas 1 pound Italian […]
Mexican Tres Leches Cake, Marshmallow Bunnies, and Kim Jong Un
Mexican Dessert TRES LECHES INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon cake flour (1 ½ cups more later) 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter (½ cup more later) ½ cup softened unsalted butter 3/4 cup sugar (½ cup more later) […]