main course – My Slice of Mexico

Mushroom Crepes – Crepas de hongos

July 30, 2026July 31, 2026by Irene6 Comments

French pancakes (crêpes) arrived in Mexico in the 19th century, shortly after the country became independent; the thin pancakes were established as a part of Mexican cuisine during the short reign of Emperor Maximilian I (1864-67). One filling that the emperor favoured was huitlacoche (corn smut), and this choice has remained popular until modern times. For this post, I am using my mom's recipes for crepes and cheese sauce, and provide the option to prepare a mushroom filling if huitlacoche is not available ... click on title for more

Ingredients, main course

Pork with Beans in Green Sauce

November 16, 2025November 30, 2025by Irene3 Comments

The fall weather stayed pleasantly mild for quite a while this year here in Southern Ontario, so the shelling bean vines were very prolific. I used some of the shelling beans in this recipe for pork in green sauce, just in time to enjoy during the cold season ... click on title for more

Ingredients, main course

Citrus Tarragon Chicken

November 5, 2025November 8, 2025by Irene2 Comments

I had some Mexican tarragon (yautli) leftover from my previous post, so I thought using it in a marinade for chicken breasts would be delicious. This is a contemporary recipe, but still has the Mexican touch from the spicy chili powder, lime juice and Mexican tarragon ... click on title for more

Ingredients, main course

Pork Cracklings in green sauce – Chicharrón prensado en salsa verde

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025by Irene2 Comments

I had a jar of green sauce left in the cupboard, and in the freezer, I found a bag of my homemade pressed pork cracklings (chicharrón prensado). The most popular way to cook chicharrón prensado is in a red guajillo pepper sauce, but it is equally delicious in a green sauce, especially with some add-ins, like potatoes, or melting cheese ... click on title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Northern Style Shredded Beef with Cabbage

January 24, 2025by Irene1 Comment

This dish is prepared in Northern Mexico year-round regardless of the weather, but it is particularly comforting and nourishing on a very cold day ... click on title for more