Fiesta Friday – Page 59 – My Slice of Mexico

Swiss Chard – A Misunderstood Garden Favourite

October 16, 2019October 20, 2019by Irene6 Comments

I think Swiss chard is an under-appreciated vegetable; often called to be used “instead of spinach”, it has got a bad reputation because its flavour is stronger and a tad bitter. In the garden, however, it is more resilient than spinach, and has a much longer growing season, even thriving through the hot summer months, as long as some shade is provided. Since I had a good supply of tomatillos and a beautiful harvest of Swiss chard at hand, I decided to prepare them together in a traditional Mexican stew … click on title for more

Regional Cuisine, Side Dish, snack, appetizer

Plantain Patties – Gorditas de plátano macho

April 5, 2019April 26, 2020by Irene16 Comments

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

History and Regional Cuisine, Soups

Sopa Tarasca – A Flavourful Ambassador for Mexican Cuisine

March 16, 2019March 13, 2026by Irene24 Comments

This soup amalgamates several truly Mexican ingredients (corn, beans, tomatoes and peppers) while adding the richness of herbs and dairy products, brought from Spain during colonial times … click on title for more

Mexican Cuisine, Side Dish

Green Rice – A Dish for Good Luck

March 13, 2019March 19, 2025by Irene25 Comments

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

Ingredients, salads