Posts Tagged ‘mexican’
Jalapeno Corn Gnocchi with Crispy Panchetta
Doesn’t that look delicious?! Colourful, flavorful and a perfect fusion of my two favorite cuisines: Mexican and Italian. What a weird combo right? One of the more frequent questions asked whenever I do an interview: “What is your favorite type of cuisine to cook?” My answer always sounds strange as I reply, “Mexican and…
Read MoreHuevos Breakfast Pizza
Ahh, New Year’s Eve! For all of my thirty-something years, I have broken NYE down to two experiences: Completely overrated or a complete blast. I will say: last year was one of my favorite New Year’s Eves. Beside the fact that I managed to stay up past midnight, our friends had an engagement party at…
Read MoreHuevos Rancheros
For some people a hard boiled egg and a piece of toast is a quick breakfast. For me, it’s Huevos Rancheros. Why? Because I always have leftover Mexican on hand. While I write this post I LITERALLY have no energy to make food (just got my butt kicked at the gym) and I am salivating…
Read MoreSriracha Lime Cauliflower Tostadas
This recipe will knock your socks off with flavor that you’ll forget it’s vegetarian! Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F For the Mango Salsa Add the diced mango, tomato, lime juice, red onion, cilantro and green onion in a medium sized bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside…
Read MoreLa Carnita | Toronto
La Carnita | Toronto, Canada While travelling in Toronto, I ended up walking around looking for some grub. When I saw this small red brick building on John Street that seemed right up my alley. As they put it: La Carnita is a celebration of urban culture through food, drink, art and sound. Mexican Street cuisine…
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Spanish Rice Salad
One thing I missed while living on the Island was Atlas Cafe’s Vegan Plate. For a salad, it packs a punch! Fresh citrus greens, Salsa, Spanish Rice, Black beans and Avocado. So, when I moved to Vancouver I decided to create something similar to satisfy my taste buds. Check it out! Pico De Gallo: Check…
Read MoreChicken Tortilla Soup
It’s days like today when you’re in bed, head throbbing, stuck beside antibiotics, tissues and a sleeping wiener dog, that you crave something to heal the sickness that’s not medicinal…. What do you think of when you turn to food while sick? Chicken Noodle Soup? Bleh. So boring (no offence). The bland chicken, flavorless vegetables…
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