May 20, 2026

You may recognize this dish from my urban fantasy series Maddy Madrigal Mysteries. Here’s the thing about Mexican stews and soups (caldos): Most Latinos eat them year round, summer included. I make my Chili Colorado with beef. Specifically, stew meat. This recipe is easier than beef stew (less chopping), but a little more ambitious than…

March 28, 2025

Machaca (Shredded Beef) When it’s on the menu in a restaurant, I order it. There are different ways to prepare it. I’ve had it in a sauce and mixed with scrambled eggs. My favorite is how my Aunt Lily fixed it: dry, with the shredded beef a bit crispy from a fast fry on the…