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
St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of spring are fast approaching, so it is time for our mood to switch from blue to green! Last year, I experimented with naturally dyed green beer and an Irish/Mexican fusion dish of "Colcannon Quesadillas" for St. Patrick’s Day, and I think a nice side of Mexican green rice would be a great addition to the menu … click on title for more
These delicious cheesy potato patties (tortitas de papa con queso), can be prepared in no time, making them a nutritious choice frequently included on weekday menus … click on title for more
In Mexico, stewing in tomato sauce is a popular technique to cook zucchini, and when green beans and corn kernels are added, the dish becomes a complete meal … click on title for more
Spicy sauce sometimes substitutes wasabi paste in Mexican sushi plates, but Japanese pickled ginger is still often served, since its sweet vinegary taste is a delicious contrast to salty or spicy flavours, in addition of being a refreshing palate cleanser … Click on image for more
Spanish recipes usually involve meat, especially fish; Mexican cooks not only adopted these recipes, but extended their use to New World ingredients, most notably in this brilliant example with jalapeño peppers and any vegetables available from a bumper crop (either from one’s backyard or the market) … Click on image for more
