My mom was visiting for the summer to help me out with Salma and our new little one (thank God!)…that means we had a lot of great food going around. And what we were craving, more than anything, was Mexican food. So when she came over with some cochinita pibil we were ecstatic. These were,…
Tag: Mexican food
La Tamalera
Looking for a fix of Mexican food? Look no further- La Tamalera is as authentic as it gets! Set in Mile End amids a fun kitschy decor, La Tamalera offers a hole in the wall experience, typical of small eateries in Mexico. With a small menu featuring classic Mexican dishes like chilaquiles, tacos de barbacoa,…
Coctel de camaron: Mexican shrimp cocktail
There are few things better than a cool, seafood dish when it’s hot and humid outside. Other than enjoying bbqs during the summer {as you can see in the previous posts, and especially if you follow me on twitter or instagram}, I love easy entertaining with simple refreshing shellfish dishes. They are super tasty, but most importantly…
Two typical Mexican salsas
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’…
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…
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…
Kitchen Nani 