Mexican Cuisine – Page 15 – My Slice of Mexico

Restaurant Style Birria Tacos

September 16, 2021October 3, 2021by Irene21 Comments

This year, just like last, due to the pandemic, Mexico’s Independence Day (September 16) public festivals, and government official re-enactments of the initial call for independence - "El Grito" - were cancelled, or broadcast last night. A nice plate of Restaurant Style Birria Tacos seems like an appropriate way to recreate the feeling of enjoying street food, but staying safe at home, while being patriotic, with Mexico's flag colours represented in the toppings of green cilantro leaves, white chopped onions, and red spicy salsa de chile de árbol ... click on title for more

Desserts, Regional Cuisine

Apple Ante – A Fruity Layered Cake

July 20, 2021July 25, 2021by Irene11 Comments

In Mexico, "Ante" is a layered cake soaked with syrup or other liquids (such as wine or sweetened milk), and filled and covered with different preparations, ranging from fruit- or nut-based pastes, to custard and raisins ... click on title for more

Desserts, History and Regional Cuisine

Marquesote – A Blank Canvas Cake

July 18, 2021July 25, 2021by Irene22 Comments

The name “Marquesote” is the augmentative form of the noble title of Marqués, translating as “the big Marquis”, and the cake of this name is said to have been named in Oaxaca after Hernán Cortés, the Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca ... click on title for more

Ingredients, salads

Cooking with the Harvest II – Green Salad

June 17, 2021June 18, 2021by Irene4 Comments

In Mexico, many salads are dressed with a simple vinaigrette, and often times, just with lime juice and salt. I love a good Basic French vinaigrette, but to pair with my garden greens, I have modified the recipe with a Mexican touch ... click on title for more

Celebrations, Mexican Cuisine

Cinco de Mayo in the Time of COVID19

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021by Irene11 Comments

In Canada, Cinco de Mayo has been mostly promoted by bars and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, but since last year, the COVID19 pandemic has forced social distancing and intermittent states of emergency, the latest of which is still in effect at least for most of the month of May in Ontario; that means that any celebrations will take place at home, and only with members of that household. In this post, I offer suggestions for a complete menu for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at home, including options for vegetarians ... click on title for more