Welcome to Christmas at the McCormack's...

Our Traditional Christmas Brunch

Having been born and raised in Southern California, I've become used to and enjoy the Mexican cultural influences on the area, particularlly when it comes to the enjoyment of good food. For the last 30 years, our family's traditional Christmas breakfast or brunch has drawn from those influences. The traditional menu always includes...

Huevos con Chorizo

1.0 pound - Mexican-style chorizo
1.0 - medium firm tomato (roma works well), chopped
0.5 - medium onion, chopped
0.25 - pablano or Anaheim chile, chopped
0.25 - jalapeno, ripe if possible, finely diced
1.0 - very thinly sliced whole fresh serrano
0.25 cup - fresh cilantro, chopped
1.0 dozen - fresh eggs, slightly beaten
as needed - additional lard or vegetable oil if chorizo is lean
Add chorizo to a skillet and break apart with a spatula (if the chorizo is in casings, peel or squeeze it from the casing and discard the casing). Saute for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chorizo with a slot spoon and set aside. Pour off excess fat from the skillet, leaving approx. 2 tablespoons (or add some lard or vegetable oil if the chorizo is lean). Add tomato, onion, and chiles to the skillet and cook until soft. Return the chorizo to the pan, add cilantro and eggs and cook until eggs are set to individual taste.
Serve with warmed corn and flour tortillas; shredded jack and cheddar cheese; chopped onions and fresh chiles; whole and sliced pickled jalapeno chiles; red and green salsas and Mexican hot sauces.

and other Mexican influenced foods such as frijoles de olla, arroz, tostaditas and salsa...along with plenty of cerveza to wash it all down. Later in the day, homemade tamales are added to the menu for our Christmas dinner.

None of the above is "carved in granite" and does not necessarily reflect exactly how or what we prepare each year. Experimentation, improvisation and variation are the keys that unlock the gates to the enjoyment of good food.

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