There are many Mexican recipes calling for nopales (paddle cactus), and soup is not the exception. My recipe has a Central Mexico style ... click on title for more
Cactus Soup with Oyster Mushrooms – Sopa de nopales con setas
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Pork Ribs and Paddle Cactus – Costillas con nopal
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
Paddle Cactus – A Healthy Breakfast
These days, I have been finding good-sized cucumbers on my vines in the backyard, and tomatoes of various colours and sizes. Fresh paddle cactus from the store, along with a few other basic ingredients, were enough to prepare a healthy breakfast ... click on title for more
Mexican Sausage in Green Sauce with Paddle Cacti
As I remember, in Mexico, longaniza was usually a fresh pork sausage, or cured for only a short time, and prepared with meat with a coarser grind than chorizo. For this recipe, either Mexican chorizo or longaniza may be used, whichever variety is the less cured … click on title for more
My Post #100 – More Mexican than Nopales!
There is an expression in Mexico that says: “… más mexicano que los nopales” which means “... more Mexican than nopales (Mexican paddle cacti)” to refer to something or someone truly representative of Mexico or Mexican tradition. I guess since two out of my three most liked posts are about nopales, I am doing a decent job at offering a picture of My Slice of Mexico! … Click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 