Tag Archives: Mexican

Mexican Shrimp and Rice

I love Mexican food – probably because it has a lot in common with Indian food. In both cuisines there is a lot of use of onions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, coriander and of course various kinds of chilies. I got particularly addicted to Mexican food a couple of summers ago when my son’s best friend from high school stayed...
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Pineapple and Avocado Salsa

It is a beautiful spring day in Washington DC and its put me in a good mood. I don’t like winters and sort of hibernate for months but when spring comes around, I start to get in a good mood, I work-out more, I get my garden going and I get out to see friends more regularly.  This year...
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Black Bean and Vegetable Soup

Continuing my search for eating healthy and yet delicious foods, I made this Black Bean and Vegetable Soup. I combined elements from three different kinds of soups: the regular Black Bean Soup, the Indian style Daal (lentil) and a Mexican Tortilla Soup and the results were out of this world! I cooked the Black beans over low heat for...
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