Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Omnipresent on every platter at Mexican restaurants, or as a course of its own in traditional mid-day meals, this dish is a staple of Mexico's national cuisine … Click on image for more
“Calabaza en tacha” a syrupy treat of winter squash (such as pumpkin) and spices, is a traditional dish for Day of the Dead offerings, and to enjoy at home during the season … 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
Pozole is a true Mexican dish, with hominy corn being its main ingredient. There are many variations of pozole in different states around the country … Click on image for more
From their bright green tone and egg-shaped appearance, I guessed they were some variety of Anjou pear. I cooked the last dozen poached in a Mexican style syrup … Click on image for more