Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
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
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
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
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
This is a quick stir-fry dish, ready in no time for a weekday dinner. Some steak, pantry staples, and available veggies is all that is needed ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 