Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Bacon and chicken were not ingredients in the original Caesar salad recipe, invented in Tijuana by Italian brothers and restauranteurs Alex and Caesar Cardini in the 1920s. However, their salad was not vegetarian because of the anchovy content, also in Worcestershire sauce, an important ingredient in their dressing. For my salad, I decided to use my vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, to make my salad truly vegetarian … click on title for more
When it comes to Christmas time dishes, Mexican cuisine is filled with European influence: cod stew, creamy soups, and desserts such as fruit cake or even a Yule log are to be expected in many Mexican households during this time of year. Christmas Eve salad is a true example of the fusion of Old World ingredients, such as beets and oranges, and other indigenous to the Americas, such as jícama and peanuts … click on title for more
In Mexico, avocado halves are popular vessels for all sorts of salads and cocktails: pico de gallo, seafood, sausage, egg, and the humble yet delicious, tuna salad … click on title for more
The tangy sweetness of the dressing and oranges goes marvellously with the peppery and crisp components of the watercress … click on title for more
This simple garden salad gets a Mexican touch from the creamy avocado dressing … click on title for more
