Duchess potatoes (pommes duchesse in French) are a classic French dish made from mashed potatoes that are enriched with butter and egg yolks, then piped into decorative shapes—usually rosettes or swirls—and baked until golden brown on the outside.They’re fluffy and creamy inside but crisp and elegant on the outside, which makes them perfect as a […]
Mole rojo (literally “red mole”) is a rich, savory-sweet sauce that’s one of the classic varieties of Mexican mole. It’s typically made with a combination of toasted dried chiles (like ancho, guajillo, or pasilla), nuts or seeds for body, spices (such as cinnamon and cloves), and sometimes a touch of chocolate or dried fruits to […]
Mole Fried Chicken Wings are a delicious fusion dish that combines the rich, complex flavors of Mexican mole sauce with the crispy texture of fried chicken wings.Here’s how it usually comes together:The mole: A traditional Mexican sauce made from ingredients like dried chiles, nuts, seeds, spices, and sometimes chocolate — giving it a deep, earthy, […]
Jambon persillé is a classic dish from the Burgundy region of France — a beautiful example of rustic French charcuterie.It’s essentially ham (jambon) set in a parsleyed gelatin, often served chilled as a starter. The dish combines pieces of cooked ham (usually from the shoulder or picnic ham) with a savory broth made from pork […]
Mole de olla is a traditional Mexican soup, hearty and flavorful, often described as a kind of rustic stew. The name literally means “mole (sauce) from the pot.” Despite sharing the word mole, it’s lighter and brothier than the thick, rich moles like mole poblano.It’s typically made with beef—often shank or ribs—simmered until tender with […]
Manchamanteles is a traditional Mexican dish—its name literally means “tablecloth stainer” (from manchar, “to stain,” and mantel, “tablecloth”) because of its deep red, richly colored sauce that tends to leave a mark wherever it touches!It’s part of the broader family of moles, though it’s distinctly fruity and less dense than some others like mole poblano. […]