Word of the day challenge – Page 12

Pork in Red Sauce – Asado Rojo

November 30, 2023December 15, 2023by Irene5 Comments

"Asado" translates from Spanish as "roasted"; this dish probably got that denomination from being cooked traditionally over an open wood fire. Now also cooked over the stove, it could receive a promotion to stew, with its generous chunks of pork, in a rich red sauce (as the name indicates, by rojo). Several of Mexico's Northern states have their own versions; this recipe is based on the state of Durango's seasonings, which include a variety of dried red peppers, spices, and an acidic accent, traditionally achieved by adding orange juice or vinegar ... click on title for more

Ingredients, Regional Cuisine

Durango Style Gorditas

November 16, 2023December 4, 2023by Irene8 Comments

The word gordita means “chubby”, a very appropriate name for this dough patty, since it is formed into a nice, round shape, often stuffed generously. It is safe to say that every region in Mexico has its own gordita recipes; in Northern Mexico, it is traditional to grill plain corn masa patties, which are then opened and stuffed with a variety of dishes or stews, called guisados ... click on title for more

gardening, Ingredients

Six on Saturday – Fall Harvest

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023by Irene12 Comments

The last of the nice weather - here in Southern Ontario - must be used wisely, letting the last crops mature for as long as possible, but being careful to harvest, bring indoors, or replant at the right times, before the first hard frost arrives. Here are six crops that were wrapped up in my backyard this month ... click title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Lentils with Fruit

October 21, 2023November 5, 2023by Irene5 Comments

This dish comes from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, although it was most likely based upon a Spanish recipe introduced during colonial times, since hardly any of the ingredients are native to Mexico. I saw that the recipe called for smoked pork chops and pineapple, amongst a large list of ingredients, which worked perfectly with the smoked ham and broth I prepared in my previous post with leftovers from Canadian Thanksgiving, along with some pineapple slices from the same meal ... click on title for more

Desserts, Ingredients

Apple Pie – Pay de manzana

October 15, 2023October 23, 2023by Irene9 Comments

Apple pie is such a delightful dessert, that it may be found in many countries around the world. For this recipe, I used two batches of my Basic Pie Crust Dough, one cup of my Apple Filling, and fresh apples ... click on title for more