Roasted Pork without spice brine whites

1 1/4 c. slivered or possibly whole almonds toasted     (save 1/4 c. for garnish) 3 x serrano chiles     Juice of one lime 6 x garlic cloves 1 Tbsp. chopped[...]

2 lb Pork loin 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. Freshly-cracked black pepper 1 x recipe Spaetzle Basic Dough see * Note 1 lb Bacon small diced 2 c.[...]

2 cups maseca cornflour , for tamales (Maseca is the brand name, it is Mexican corn flour) 2 cups warm water or 2 cups stock 1 teaspoon baking powder 1[...]

2 cups maseca cornflour , for tamales (Maseca is the brand name, it is Mexican corn flour) 2 cups warm water or 2 cups stock 1 teaspoon baking powder 1[...]