Recipes

Recipe: My Dad’s No Fail Mayo

by Anne Maxfield
May 3, 2010September 5, 2022

I never buy mayonnaise anymore because it’s so easy to make, and once you’ve had homemade mayo, you’re spoiled for life.

Recipe: Cauliflower Puree For My Mother

by Anne Maxfield
April 20, 2010January 4, 2022

The Accidental Locavore’s mother asked about the season for cauliflower, which I think is fall and winter. She was hoping for some new ways to cook it, as she and my… Read More »Recipe: Cauliflower Puree For My Mother

An Easy Way to Cook Shrimp: Homage to La Vieuda

by Anne Maxfield
March 22, 2010February 18, 2024

This easy shrimp dish is my attempt to duplicate the incredible shrimp served at La Vieuda a tiny place just outside Careyes.

Recipe: Albondigas or Mexican Meatballs

by Anne Maxfield
March 15, 2010October 5, 2020

The Accidental Locavore has been making albondigas (Mexican meatballs) for years. While I used to keep trying different versions, this one, adapted from Rick Bayliss‘ “Mexican Everyday” is my favorite. When… Read More »Recipe: Albondigas or Mexican Meatballs