Lime Soup
Lime Soup is the best known soup in Yucatan and everyone likes it very much for its delicate flavor. The magic of the soup is to use very thin drops...
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Cuisine: Mexican & Latin American
Add a touch of spice to your menu by incorporating an eclectic mix of Mexican and Latin American cuisine. Simply look through our assortment of recipes below to start cooking!
Roasted eggplant with black garlic mojo, macadamia nuts, purple basil and “hoja santa” sauce
We are thrilled to feature a new fantastic recipe by Chef Jorge Vallejo, the genius behind Quintonil, one of Mexico’s finest restaurants. Give the roasted eggplant recipe with black garlic...
DOUBLE LAMB CUTLETS WITH QUINOA AND CAPSICUM SAUCE
Lamb is a rarity in Canada, where I come from, so it’s great to be able to work with lamb at least once a week at home and every day...
CHICKEN CAKES WITH AVOCADO MAYONNAISE AND TOMATO SALSA
These little cakes are so versatile; they can be used as a canape, first course or even main course. Once you start making them regularly you’ll find that they lend...
CHILI BASTED GRILLED TILAPIA FILLET
This recipe I use since at least 10 years. In my personal opinion, fish is not given the proper respect when it comes to the BBQ season. While ribs, chops...
CHILLI CON CARNE
I’ve categorized this dish in winter but truth be told it reminds me more of summer. It was a dish that my mother would make a huge pot of a...
GUACAMOLE
Guacamole is one of those items that everyone and their dog has a recipe for. This of course is the best version (haha), it is my version. I find avocado...
KIMCHI QUESADILLA
This dish started as a fun food for us to enjoy in the truck and it just hit the streets with a force. Its spirit comes from Koreatown. First cook...
Mojito Recipe
This drink has it’s origins in warmer climes, where the lime is not an expensive imported citrus and rum is a plenty. You’ll find that this drink lends itself well...
WHITE RUSSIAN
White Russian, Cold Mexican however you look at it, it’s not exactly a difficult drink to make, but it is one of my favourites so I thought it deserved a...
SUMMER TOMATO SALSA
You’ll never buy pre-made salsa again. This salsa is very versatile, it can be served with toasted pita bread as a dip, makes a great accompaniment to grilled or barbequed...
VODKA, MELON, LIME AND MINT
A popular drink in Mexico is Agua Fresca, literally translated it means ‘Fresh Water’. It consists of any available fresh fruit juice mixed with cold water and a little sugar....