Mexican Cooking with Chef Monica de Alba

Wednesday July 8, 2009 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1023 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Cuisine of Mexico

Casa Dolores - Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico

Join our Host, Chef Monica de Alba for a workshop of the fresh cuisine of Mexico

Menu includes:

Chicken Tingas - A tinga is a special kind of stew fromPuebla that's most often made with pork, but alsomade with other meats. This version will be made with chicken in a smokychipotle sauce and served ontostadas with black beans.

Nopalitos– A refreshing salad made from fresh cactus pads.

Tomatillo Salsa – Traditional salsa made from tomatillos (husktomatoes), a tomato like green fruit.

Horchata– Pleasantly sweet rice drink flavored with cinnamon.

We will enjoy our delicious dinner in our charming and historical adobe (the oldest in Santa Barbara), chef de Alba will provide recipes of the prepared dishes to all participants.