Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
The week started with well above-average temperatures in Southern Ontario, but today we are back to more seasonal weather. I went around the backyard to assess whatever was left of my crops … Click on image for more
A perfect example of the assimilation of foreign ingredients and techniques to traditional Mexican recipes is enchiladas suizas (Swiss Enchiladas), said to have been named after Switzerland because of their pristine white top (see photo above), resembling the Alps … Click on image for more
In Morelia, the capital city of the state of Michoacan, one of the best known street foods is chicken with vegetables and red enchiladas … Click on image for more
Elaborate techniques, generous toppings and fusion recipes have contributed to a high traffic of enchilada recipes on the web but, in recent years, traditional and more authentic recipes have been making a comeback.