4 servings (1 cup); 10 min preparation I can’t think of anything more Mexican than guacamole. You will find it with every meal you have one scoop of this silky delicious condiment. I’ve noticed though that in Mexico they make it smoother and silkier than in Europe. In Europe it’s chunkier. The guacamole comes from…
Month: March 2017
Huevos rancheros
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 40 min cooking time A simple Mexican dish that most people eat for breakfast, but in my opinion it’s perfect for lunch. The Mexican salsa is so vibrant and full of flavour. You can use it as a condiment to any meat or fish dish, but I have to warn…
Quinoa with mint, avocado and peas
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. This superfood salad is light and full of flavour. You can combine it with your dinner. It’s also a good lunch-to-go. It will not take you a lot of time to prepare. The mint gives it so much freshness and aroma. The creamy avocado complements the…
Chicken with mole poblano sauce
2 servings; 15 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. Mole is one of the most common sauces in Mexico. It has a 500 years history and more than 300 versions depending on the region. Mole actually refers to a group of chili sauces that contain nuts, fruit and chili. As most of the food in…
Beef burritos
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. Who doesn’t lile buritos?! I would be surprised if if anyone doesn’t, because they are so delicious. Just imagine the crispy wrap and the juicy and tasty filling. They are so vesitile, becuase whatever filling you choose for them, they will be yummy. I normally make…
Puff pastry rolls with chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes
20 servings; 15 min preparation, 20 min baking Cooking with puff pastry could be very versatile and relatively easy to work with. You can make delicious savoury dishes, as well as fluffy sweet deserts. The only thing you should remember is to keep your dough cold, otherwise it gets soft and messy. If you best…
Sweet potatoes with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds
2 servings; 5 min preparation; 30-40 min cooking time. This recipe could be considered a side-dish, but I would make it for lunch or as a light dinner. The sweet potatoes are very filling and will keep you satisfied for the day. I used goat cheese with honey and the dish was a little sweet….
Street Mexican corn
2 servings; 30 min cooking time; 10 min preparation time. You can find these delicious sweet corn on the cob literally everywhere in Mexico. They are so fresh and juicy. Mexicans make many variations of the dish as they boil, roast or grill the cobs. I roasted mine, but you can use any cooking method…
Delicious Quesadillas
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. My food journey goes to Mexico this week where I’m spending some time now. Let’s talk about Mexican food. What is the first that comes into your mind? I would make a rough guess and say – burritos, tacos, enchiladas. I’m sure that some of you…
Mango three ways
2-3 servings; 20 preparation; at least 4 hours waiting time. This dessert is a great celebration of pure fruit taste. With very few ingredients you can create a really good dessert where the mango is definitely the hero of the dish. The taste speaks by itself and doesn’t need a lot of additional improvements. I…
Roasted carrots with honey-mustard glaze
4 servings; 10 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. This side-dish is colourful, sweet and so delicious. The whole secret is in the marinade. The dish doesn’t need any additional seasoning and the taste of the marinade is quite enough to make it complete. Don’t worry if you cannot find different colours carrots, just use…
Strawberry cake
9-12 servings; 15 min preparation; 60-70 min cooking time. Who says that we can only eat strawberries during the summer time. I would say that we all need a little bit of summer flavor once in a while especially if it’s cold outside. This cake experiment turned very well. The end result became a combination…
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