Bananas and plantain are main crops in Southern Mexico, especially in the state of Tabasco, where this recipe was created … click on title for more
Plantain Patties – Sidekick or Star on the Plate
Category: Side Dish
Broad Beans with Aloe
The inspiration for this recipe came from a traditional dish from Central Mexico, called Habitas Empulcadas, which means "little broad beans in pulque"... click on title for more
Mexican Style Asparagus
In addition to making a lovely soup, or procuring a nice bite to pasta or a salad, asparagus go really well next to steak or other meat; simply steaming them is the most popular way to cook the shoots, but in this recipe, they are stir-fried with veggies in Mexico's national colours, which gives them the name "a la mexicana" - "Mexican Style" ... click on title for more
Tlaxcala Style White Rice
This is another recipe from the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, this time a staple side dish, perfect to have at hand when preparing a menu with a saucy main course in mind, such as a mole or a stew ... click on title for more
Fried “Chiles Toreados” with Onions
The term "chiles toreados" refers to a technique that people use in Mexico to make hot peppers even spicier; then, they may be eaten raw, added to salsas and stews, or as they now appear in many Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, prepared as a side dish, lightly grilled or fried, and seasoned, sometimes with knob onions ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 