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When you aren’t quite ready to give up on the fall bunny, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours …
Mexico’s most popular street food are Taco’s. Making your own is so easy; spice them up or keep them child friendly.
Rice Pilaf involves cooking with stock, spices, and vegetables vs. water. Use any type of long grain rice you prefer and your imagination. In some countries Pilaf is the main course, in others a side dish. Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice work equally well in …
Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch than yellow and are creamy when cooked down. They are not the lentils you would choose …
Ground Tortilla chips have a Big Crunch and are a bit messy, but the coating is so good and so easy! Dip the cooked chicken in Sriracha Mayonnaise, your favourite hot sauces or serve as is with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, or Strawberry and Chèvre Salad.
Turkey Chili is a little leaner than beef; and we use some cumin and thyme to enhance the flavours. White kidney beans change the appearance but not the taste. This recipe is a slow cook type meal for a cool fall or winter day. Even …
Most often we make Baja Sauce for Fish/Shrimp Tacos, its smokey and earthy flavours enhance the tacos; but we have been know to drizzle it on fish sticks as well.
These Baja style tacos are perfect for a hot day! Mexico’s most common street food – the taco. Start with the fish and add whatever condiments you each prefer.
This is a southwestern take on Sloppy Joe’s, still spicy but not the traditional style. The girls (grandchildren) prefer less spice, so we make two batches, one for the adults and one for the kids (recipes below). Invite some friends over and have some fun.
