Ole’ Mole Chicken: A Deep Dive into a Symphony of Flavors There are some dishes that feel like a warm embrace, a culinary hug that transports you back to cherished moments. For me, that dish is mole. I remember a time, years ago, when an unexpected group of friends descended upon my home, their laughter … Read more
The Enigmatic Depths of Oaxacan Chicken Mole There are certain dishes that transcend mere sustenance, becoming edible stories, imbued with generations of tradition and the soul of a region. For me, Oaxacan Chicken Mole is one such creation. I first encountered its profound complexity not in a bustling Oaxacan market, but in a quiet home … Read more
Mole Coloradito: A Symphony of Smoke, Spice, and Sweetness from Oaxaca The first time I truly understood Oaxacan cuisine wasn’t through a meticulously plated dish in a high-end restaurant, but in the heart of a bustling market in Oaxaca City. The air was thick with the intoxicating aroma of toasted chiles, spices, and simmering broths. … Read more
Oaxacan Lamb Shanks Mole: Mixiote De Borrego En Mole Coloradito There’s a certain magic that unfolds when lamb shanks are slow-cooked, transforming into something impossibly tender, yielding to the gentlest nudge of a fork. But when that magic is amplified by the complex, earthy, and subtly sweet embrace of a Oaxacan mole coloradito, you’re transported … Read more