The Northern Mexican states, including Sonora, favour wheat tortillas over corn, and each region has its own recipes ... click on title for more
Sonora Style Wheat Tortillas
Tag: Thursday Favourite Things
Potato Tostadas – A Vegetarian Snack
Refried beans and shredded chicken are two of the best known ingredients for filling or topping crisped tortillas, called tostadas. In this recipe, potatoes are used as an excellent topping alternative ... click on title for more
Post 638 – My Blog’s Fifth Anniversary
Today, February 18, 2023, is my blog’s fifth anniversary! Exactly one year ago, I singled out eight Mexican states that I had not yet featured: Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Durango, Guanajuato, Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala, and Zacatecas. I took the challenge to post at least one recipe from each of them by today, and I am happy to report that I was able to do it ... click on title for more
Chocolate Covered Corn Flakes
A batch of chocolate covered corn flakes is a delightful Valentine's Day treat, easy to make anywhere in the world, with two simple ingredients ... click on title for more
Yucatan Style Black Beans with Pork – Frijol con Puerco
In Yucatan, many families have a strong tradition of eating specific dishes on each day of the week, and Mondays are known as the day for a bowl of beans with pork. Although it takes a long time to cook, this dish is easy to make, involving only short periods of active time; it is understandable why cooks would choose to make it on Mondays, to ease their way into the week, but that makes it also a great choice for a satisfying and comforting meal, any day of the week ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 