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
Mexico City Street Food – Tacos de Suadero
Tag: What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link-Up
Sweet carrot salad
Currently living in Canada, we usually go to Toronto and spend Easter with my in-laws, who are originally from Cyprus, so we would have a Greek-style Easter Sunday lunch. However, because of COVID19, this is the second year we will stay home; I have chosen lamb, or roasted turkey, but without the stuffing, serving instead with garlicky baby potatoes and this sweet carrot salad ... click on title for more
A “Fish Friday” Recipe
This is recipe published two years ago, a fast and delicious tuna salad in an avocado half, also very appropriate for the Lenten season, or as a fun "Fish Friday" appetizer or lunch ... click on title for more
“La Marquesa” Style Trout Packets
Scenes of family picnics and outings with friends at "La Marquesa" are part of the memories for many people who grew up in Mexico City and nearby Toluca, as well as enjoying antojitos ("little cravings", snacks) at stands by the side of the road, or eating trucha (trout) in one of the many family restaurants around. Trout is freshly sourced locally at "La Marquesa", and cooked in many ways: grilled, pan-fried in garlic sauce ("al mojo de ajo"), or "empapelada", which means "wrapped in paper" ... click on title for more
Hidalgo Style Tlacoyos
This recipe is an example of true fusion between Spanish and native Mexican, ancient cuisines; the native corn dough and tomatillo sauce have been enhanced with the addition of lard, cilantro and garlic, and the filling is mashed green peas, a legume imported from Europe. Lard is also used to crisp the tlacoyos, a step that is not the norm for tlacoyos in other regions. ... click on title for more
