Mole Poblano

To my mind and palate, one of the great cuisines of the world is Mexican.  Not the cheese-laden standards topped with canned sauces and accompanied by runny, tasteless refried beans and white rice found at many “Mexican” restaurants outside the country.  Rather, the incredible, regional dishes found throughout Mexico which incorporate local ingredients combined to produce […]

Mole Rojo (Red Oaxacan Sauce)

Travels around Mexico over the years introduced us to the wonderful world of mole. Moles are typically slightly thick, dried chili-based sauces. The term is also used for different dishes featuring the sauce. Regional varieties abound, as do individual recipes. Almost 2 years ago, I shared a recipe for Mole Poblano (also known as Mole Negro). It is a […]