Hello, hope your week is going well. Whether you like it spicy or mild, salsas are a great way to add color, flavor, and different texture to your dishes. These two are incredibly versatile and easy salsas that can be served with various meals…. The mild salsa is perfect for fish or meat. The ‘spicy’…
Author: Kitchenani
Hi, I’m Nadia a recipe developer and content manager. I’m originally from Mexico, but live in MTL and work in the tea industry.
Easy Lamb Roast
Hello, I hope you are having a lovely and relaxing weekend! As most of you know, I was away on a long trip and now that I am back home I ached for a hearty and satisfying meal. Like this luscious and easy lamb roast. This roast is perfect for a stress-free Saturday (or Sunday)…
Highball: Pimm’s Cup
Hello, I hope you are having a lovely weekend! During the dreamy and serene past weekends, I indulged in rereading The Great Gatsby… I became enthralled by the idea and charm of simple classic cocktails constantly mentioned in the novel: the Highball. Served in an Old Fashioned or Highball glass, the Pimm’s Cup is by…
Chilean BBQ marinade
I hope you are having wonderful week. This is a quick, little post for all the meat lovers out there! I know it’s still a while before we can dust-off our barbeques, but since I’m spending time with an out-of-this-world Chilean cook, Toni, I thought I should take advantage of this….and snatch another one of…
Red Wine-Onion Confit
Hello, Hope your weekend has been wonderful! The sweet tartness of this confit creates a beautiful contrast against decadent foods such as foie gras, mousse de foie de volaille, or a juicy steak. It is delighftul with rich creamy cheeses. Perfect for a nice evening with your friends or a romantic evening with your loved one :)…
Andres & Dobito: Asian-inspired pork and duck soup
A few months ago a very good friend of mine, Marco, introduced me to a small Hong Kong style cafeteria in Chinatown: Andy and Dobe. This place makes wonderful steaming bowls of rice and soup, topped with delicious bbq duck and pork at a great price (emphasis on the great)! Inspired by a recent trip there, I…
Vietnamese-inspired Slaw & Salad
Hope you are having a good start of the week! Since I tend to over eat indulge during the holidays, I crave light and savoury dinners during the first months of the year. I was lucky to be in the company of a talented friend who helped me prepare this lovely Vietnamese-inspired slaw along with other tasty…
Moos’s steak’n’egg breakfast sammich
Taking advantage of the warm weather during our holiday trip, we hosted a grand bbq… fortunately there were some juicy leftovers! What is better than waking up to a steak’n’egg sandwich after a long night? I’m not really sure…. Steak’n’egg breakfast sammich Ingredients: 2 ciabatta breads, toasted 1 avocado, thinly sliced or mashed* 100+ g…
Chiltepes fritos: fried chiles
<UPDATE: After this post was published, I had a lot of people asking me about Chiltepes, what they were and where they could find them. So, I thought I should explain a little better. Chiltepes are a type of chile native to the state of Puebla in Mexico. This variety is extremely hard to find…
Bacalao a la Vizcaina
Note: I wanted to post this recipe before, but in the midst of the holiday craze I forgot. Better late then never… A Mexican Christmas is not complete without this hearty dish Waking up to a Bacalao sandwich served with a dark bock-style beer on Christmas day is heaven!! Every family has their way of…
Nopal con Trucha Ahumada
Hope you are having a wonderful New Year’s Eve gathering! Here is a beautiful and unusual entree… We’ve enjoyed this lovely little dish in many celebrations. The color and texture pairing is quite celebratory! The cactus leaf paired with the smokey, softly seasoned trout is nicely juxtaposed with the crunchy pita bread. Here’s how to…
Pickled Red Onions
This basic pickle is incredibly useful to have in your fridge. It can be used to dress up salads, sandwiches or for garnish! More importantly its easy to make and lasts for about a month!! Here’s how to make it
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