Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
For this Candlemas on February 2, and continuing with the Northern Style theme, I am sharing this recipe for red tamales, which are traditionally filled with pork in a guajillo sauce, and wrapped in corn husks ... click on title for more
This dish is prepared in Northern Mexico year-round regardless of the weather, but it is particularly comforting and nourishing on a very cold day ... click on title for more
While traditionally served as a stew, my version of this comforting dish starts with a bed of paddle cactus strips and sauce, and is finished with crispy side ribs piled up on top, for a more contemporary presentation. Using store-bought sauces and cactus strips is convenient, but homemade versions may be prepared while cooking the meat ... click on title for more
This soup is a comforting and healthy choice for a good start of the year, either using zucchini bought at the supermarket, or from the garden, in mild climates or the Southern hemisphere ... click on title for more
My recipe for Epiphany Bread (Rosca de Reyes) is very traditional, made with dry yeast, extra egg yolks for richness and colour, and orange flavourings … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 