Classic Margarita Recipe

classic easy margarita recipe on the rocks

It’s time for margaritas! Forget June 21, the real kickoff of Summer is Cinco de Mayo because it’s officially margarita season. Now, let me be frank, when the calendar flips to May 5th I’m not one of the wackos running to my local Mexican joint to wait in line or elbow my way to a […]

Mexican Lime Crema Recipe

a bowl of lime crema topped with vibrant green lime zest surrounded by fresh limes for this mexican lime crema recipe

A recipe for my go-to creamy, tangy Lime Crema sauce. With the rich flavors in Mexican food like the heat from spicy peppers and complexity of its warming spices, the need for a bright, creamy accompaniment is undeniable. My recipe uses: Sour cream Light mayo Lime juice and zest Garlic Water It only takes about […]

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

baja fish taco recipe the food quest

Today we’re making Baja Fish Tacos. I like to dream that I’m at local beach-side fish joint indulging in the view and warm sun, face misted by the ocean, when I feast on a plate of fresh fish tacos doused with squeezes of fresh lime. In my favorite Baja Fish Taco recipe, crispy panko-crusted fish […]

Traditional Guacamole Recipe

fresh homemade guacamole

The best guacamole is made table-side with fresh simple ingredients. No matter where I indulge in it, guacamole has a funny way of transporting me to a table of my girlfriends slinging back margaritas and watching the waiter mash together avocados, herbs and aromatics and presenting us with a purple- and red-studded green dip. It’s […]