Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
This is a Mexican classic that seems to be included in every tacos de guisado menu. Prepping the poblano peppers is somewhat laborious, but absolutely necessary; their flavour becomes rich and complex once roasted, and their texture is smooth after peeling … click on title for more
At my local supermarkets, large bags of fresh green beans are available right now, so I got one. Since it was far too much to use at once, I blanched them, and froze all but 2 cups, which I prepared with a creamy chipotle sauce … click on title for more
The Spanish verb guisar means "to cook"; a mundane definition of guisado could then be " any dish made of edibles that are cooked." In Mexico, guisados are more specifically associated with any ingredients cooked in a sauce, which may be thick, broth-like, or even creamy … click on title for more
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
Exactly one year ago, I posted a recipe for fish filets in garlic sauce; the original recipe, as I had mentioned, was created for shrimp, but since I am allergic to crustaceans, fish has always been a great option for me. Another delicious option with the same sauce is potatoes, usually small varieties that may be eaten with the skin on … click on title for more
