Mexican/Latin Sampler
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Many great meals await you with this mix of beans, corn and spices, all with a New World slant. Each set includes: Posole (or Pozole) is dried corn that's been slaked, giving it a nutritional boost and making the ancient grain more digestible. Also known as hominy, Posole works in stews, as a side dish, in classic Mexican and southwestern dishes or even ground in a food processor to make grits. Simply simmer with a chopped onion for about three hours after a good long soaking. Your homemade posole will have none of the rubbery texture and flavor of canned hominy but you can use it in your favorite recipes in exactly the same way. A really lovely cousin to the Anasazi bean, Vaquero have intriguing black and white markings, not unlike an appaloosa horse might don. The flavor is somewhat like the Anasazi but it's a little lighter. The real fun is the inky, black pot liquor. It looks cool and tastes great. A delicious and essential part of the Mexican pantry. Similar to European Oregano, but with a slight citrus twist, Mexican Oregano really shines when it's been toasted for a moment or two on a hot, dry skillet. Use in sauces, in salsas or anywhere authentic, savory flavor is required! Small, hearty and pink, Sta. Maria Pinquitos are the perfect accompaniment to your barbecues and cookouts. A regional favorite in sunny Santa Maria (California), these quick-cooking beans hold their shape and can be used in chilis as well. Suggestions: Pot bean, side dish, stews. Classic as a side dish for tri-tips. We have limited production of the classic pinto bean. Fresher beans mean better texture, flavor and shorter cooking time.Here at Rancho Gordo, we were dubious when the first crops came in but the difference from grocery store pintos is real and distinct. A delicious and essential part of the Mexican pantry. Similar to European Oregano, but with a slight citrus twist, Mexican Oregano really shines when it's been toasted for a moment or two on a hot, dry skillet. Use in sauces, in salsas or anywhere authentic, savory flavor is required! Canela is an essential ingredient for many Mexican and Latin dishes. Softer and less astringent than the more commonly found cassia bark, canela can be ground easily and imparts a more gentle cinnamon flavor.