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June 21, 2012

Ceviche Tostadas

fish & shellfish recipes

Fish and shellfish are two of my favorites for summertime eating. Not only are they light on the appetite, when featured in a dish like ceviche, no heat is necessary to cook them. This time of year that makes a lot of sense. This ceviche is easy to put together, just remember to find the [...]

March 27, 2012

Recipe Tuesday: Orange Scented Flan

dessert recipe: orange

My daughter wanted a grapefruit this morning. When I told her we didn’t have any, I explained to her that the season for our favorite Texas red grapefruits is winding to a close. This reminded me that I needed to post this recipe for Orange Scented Flan, since Spring is here. Good-bye winter. So long [...]

March 19, 2012

Black Bean Chilaquiles

mexican recipes

My mouth waters at the thought of chilaquiles. Black beans rife with chipotle chilies, the light crunch of a tortilla chip plus the creaminess of the avocado and herby cilantro — what’s not to like here? This recipe is full of palate-pleasing flavors and textures. Enjoy it. -alyce eyster Print Black Bean Chilaquiles Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: side [...]

November 4, 2011

Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema

butternut squash soup culinary thymes

Finally! Some chilly weather here in Texas. I think last night it even dipped into the upper 30s. You know what that means — soup. Enjoy these seasonal flavors and stay warm! -alyce eyster Photo: Fulton Davenport Print Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Crema Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: soup Prep Time:  15 mins Cook Time:  45 [...]

July 14, 2011

Shrimp & Crab Ceviche with Cilantro & Mango

Print Shrimp & Crab “Ceviche” with Cilantro & Mango Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: salad Prep Time:  45 mins Total Time:  45 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients ½ lb large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined ½ lb crab meat, cleaned 1 mango, peeled and chopped ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup fresh orange juice 1 Tblsp chopped shallot [...]

July 2, 2011

Spicy Sand Tarts

Print Spice Sand Tarts Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: cookie Prep Time:  30 mins Cook Time:  25 mins Total Time:  55 mins Serves: 15   Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup powdered sugar + more to coat cookies 2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cayenne 1 cup chopped pecans Instructions Preheat [...]

July 1, 2011

Rosa’s Rice

Print Rosa’s Rice Author: Rosa Ramirez & Terry Thompson Anderson Recipe Type: side Prep Time:  15 mins Cook Time:  20 mins Total Time:  35 mins Serves: 6   Ingredients 6 cups good quality chicken stock 1 tsp salt, or to taste 4 Knorr brand tomato bouillon cubes 2 large Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 large garlic cloves, peeled [...]

July 1, 2011

Drunken Beans

Print Drunken Beans Prep Time:  15 mins Cook Time:  1 hour 40 mins Total Time:  1 hour 55 mins Serves: 6   We like to make our beans tipsy with Negra Modelo, but any favorite Mexican beer will do. The beans will be quite soupy and will need to be served in small bowls or ramekins. [...]

June 30, 2011

Chiles Rellenos with Shrimp, Rice and Goat Cheese in Walnut Sauce

Print Chiles Rellenos with Shrimp, Rice and Goat Cheese in Walnut Sauce Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: entree Prep Time:  45 mins Cook Time:  45 mins Total Time:  1 hour 30 mins   Ingredients 6 fresh poblano chiles, or green bell peppers 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined [...]

June 30, 2011

Recipe: Creamy Poblano Soup

Print Recipe: Creamy Poblano Soup Author: http://www.culinarythymes.com Recipe Type: soup Prep Time:  20 mins Cook Time:  40 mins Total Time:  1 hour   Ingredients 2 Tblsp unsalted butter 1 cup peeled & chopped russet potato 1 cup chopped onion ¼ tsp cumin 4 poblanos roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped coarsely 6 cups chicken stock 1 cup cream [...]