Farm Fresh Tuesdays – My Slice of Mexico

Vegan Mexican Style Stuffing and Gravy

December 5, 2020December 8, 2020by Irene16 Comments

Two years ago, I shared a traditional Mexican recipe for turkey stuffing with ground meat; this time, I tried a vegan version by using a plant-based ground meat substitute, and the result was excellent. The idea behind this substitution is to have a stuffing as tasty as the original to go with turkey or other poultry, but that if some of the people at the table were vegan or vegetarian, they could simply ignore the bird, with this stuffing rich and satisfying enough to stand alone as their main protein-rich dish. Of course, I then felt the onus to also offer a vegan/vegetarian friendly gravy ... click on title for more

Ingredients, Mexican Culture

Mushrooms in the Mexican Kitchen

September 10, 2020February 26, 2021by Irene24 Comments

In addition to the emblematic Huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis, technically a smut) featured in my previous posts, many kinds of mushrooms have been consumed in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times. They are used raw or cooked, in all sorts of dishes, including quesadillas ... click on title for more

environment, Ingredients

Two Kitchen Tools to Brighten Up Dull Chores

August 17, 2020August 19, 2020by Irene19 Comments

With the summer harvest reaching its peak in my backyard, I have been prepping a lot of herbs and veggies. Creating new dishes and making family favourites is always fun, but food preparation might become somewhat tedious, and dealing with leftovers and half-used produce without using a lot of plastic wrap can be a challenge … click on title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Baja California Style Meatloaf

August 11, 2020August 16, 2020by Irene12 Comments

I wanted to use some of my garden basil, and while looking for recipes of Mexican dishes with basil on the ingredient list, it was not surprising to find one from the state of Baja California, where basil is grown, thriving along with crops of olives and grapes. This is a very tasty recipe for meatloaf, which I moulded in the shape of a ring; topped with sautéed onions and herbs, it looks elaborate, but it is very easy to prepare … click on title for more

gardening, Ingredients