Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, pigweed - quintoniles, are featured in several traditional dishes, such as soups, stews as tacos; in my kitchen, I have substituted with foraged lamb's quarters - quelites de cocina, to prepare a taco filling, so simple and light, that may be served any time of day, and does not require a lot of ingredients ... click on title for more
King Oyster mushrooms have thick, meaty white stems which, along with their punch of umami taste, makes them ideal as a wonderful alternative to steak in many vegetarian recipes, such as these mouth-watering tacos ... click on title for more
In Mexican cuisine, the term "ahogado" (drowned, in English) refers to a foodstuff served immersed in a liquid, such as salsa or a thick broth. Tacos ahogados are always prepared with corn tortillas and then fried until crispy, but different regional recipes call for specific fillings, toppings and "drowning" liquids, such as these Mexico City style tacos, filled with potatoes and drowned in green salsa ... click on title for more
Pápalo and knob onions are two classic offerings at taco stands in Mexico city. Having them amongst my crops this year reminded me in particular of tacos de suadero ... click on title for more
November 20, 2020 marks 110 years since the onset of the Mexican Revolution War. Food and diet were influenced during these violent times; any dish that could be prepared and served from one pot (de la olla), or easily transported, became an asset when improvised cooking had to make use of whatever was available, and could get interrupted by hailing fire without notice. Tacos acorazados hit the bill ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 