crema

From above, the dish resembles a luscious green field speckled with ruby-red pomegranate seeds and capped by glossy, snow-white walnut sauce. The contrasting colors and visual depth create an inviting and sumptuous sight.

Festive Chiles en Nogada

Main Course - Mexican - September 16, 2023
A vibrant, warm yellow corn mixture pops with contrasting splashes of deep red pomegranate seeds and bright green chives. A topping of melted cheese and a dollop of crema adds to the visual appeal, while a scattering of crispy tortilla curls gives a fun textual dimension.

Mexican Chive-Pomegranate Esquites

Side Dish - Mexican - February 25, 2024
Four vibrant fajitas are neatly presented side by side on a rustic serving platter. Each tortilla is bursting with the smoky-flavored mackerel, garnished with a creamy chipotle lime sauce drizzled on top. The brilliant colors of fresh red onions, brilliant green jalapeno slices, and a scattering of fresh cilantro leaves give the dish a mouthwatering appeal. Add a side of grilled sweet corn, still on the cob, charred to perfection, it's a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Tex-Mex BBQ Mackerel Fajitas

Main Course - Fusion - May 26, 2024
From above, a wide shallow platter shows sliced burnished chicken over dark farro and black beans, dotted with deeply charred Brussels sprout leaves, bright orange segments, emerald salsa verde, pink pickled onions, white crema swooshes, and a shower of toasted pepitas and cilantro.

Ancho Chicken with Charred Brussels Sprouts, Farro Negro & Pepita Salsa Verde

Main Course - Mexican - March 23, 2026
From above, a wide plate shows a blush-pink salmon fillet over golden smashed fingerlings and charred green asparagus, spooned with vivid emerald pepita salsa verde and scattered with thin watermelon-radish slices, cilantro leaves, lime wedges, and a dusting of chili for a striking, high-contrast finish.

Seared Salmon with Pepita Salsa Verde, Smashed Fingerlings & Pickled Radishes

Main Course - Mexican-Inspired - April 13, 2026