Building Blocks and Other Chef Secrets

Building Blocks and Other Chef Secrets

Author: Heritage Radio Network September 22, 2021 Duration: 37:59
On the season 3 premiere of Cooking In Mexican from A to Z, Zarela and Aarón go back to basics. They sit down together, mother & son, to discuss the foundational principles of the cooking. These are flavor principles they use every day in the kitchen, in a wide variety of dishes. They also sprinkle in a love letter to hatch chiles, memories of what Aarón was like as a child, and some previews of what's to come on this season of the show. Some of the flavor principles they focus on include: recipes for Zarela's Chipotle Base and Aarón's variation "Chipotle Love," multiple uses of a roasted poblano, garlic, and onion mixture, and numerous ideas for tomatillo and adobo sauces. Plus, Zarela shares some of her mother's favorite cooking bases from Zarela's childhood on the ranch.   For more recipes from  Zarela and Aarón, visit zarela.com and chefaaronsanchez.com Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cooking in Mexican from A to Z by becoming a member! Cooking in Mexican from A to Z is  produced by HotDish Productions and powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the heart of Cooking In Mexican From A to Z is a family kitchen, one where the conversation is as rich and essential as the food being prepared. This isn't just a cooking podcast; it's a vibrant exploration of heritage, memory, and the profound cultural stories embedded in every ingredient. Hosted by the celebrated mother-and-son duo Zarela Martínez and Aarón Sánchez, each episode feels like pulling up a chair to their table. You’ll hear the warmth of their banter, the depth of their shared history, and the distinct perspectives from their own celebrated careers as chefs and authors. They delve into the regional soul of Mexican cuisine, moving beyond recipes to discuss the origins of a specific chili, the traditional technique behind a mole, or the personal story tied to a beloved dish. Special guests join these spirited conversations, adding further layers of knowledge and anecdote. Listening to this podcast from the Heritage Radio Network is an immersion into the arts of cooking and storytelling, a study of cultural history played out through food, and a testament to how family and flavor are inextricably linked. It’s for anyone who believes the kitchen is the center of the home and that every meal carries a narrative worth savoring.
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