Tag Archive | "Mexico"
Zucchini or Courgette, Good Food That’s Good For You!
Summer usually has a over abundance of fresh vegetables. One that we see often is the zucchini, or courgette.
Continue reading...Cooking Technique: How to Make Flour Tortillas
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Cinco De Mayo is this week (tomorrow to be precise) and in the spirit of the Mexican holiday, lets learn how to make homemade tortillas!
Continue reading...Creamy Delicious Guacamole!
Monday, May 3, 2010
One of the most well known ways to incorporate avocados into a savory dish is through guacamole. This recipe adds in plain yogurt to up the volume and creaminess of the dip without adding fat! This can be easily changed from chunky to smooth with little effort!
Continue reading...Avocado, One of Nature’s Perfect Foods!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Cinco De Mayo (the 5th of May) is almost here, and it just seems right to talk about the famous Mexican fruit the avocado! Avocados are creamy and smooth in texture, making them easy to use for a variety of foods. They also usually have a mild flavor that can be punched up and turned into something more savory, salty, or even sweet!
Continue reading...Churros, A Cinnamon and Sugar Pastry Perfect for Cinco De Mayo
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Churros are a fried pastry, much like doughnuts. They may have originated in Spain but are very popular in Mexico and America. Here is a recipe for the cinnamon and sugar treat just in time for Cinco De Mayo!
Continue reading...Tomatoes, Sweet and Savory!
Monday, April 26, 2010
What food is both sweet and savory? Considered to be both fruit and vegetable? Loved by many and hated by just as many? The tomato! Tomatoes are considered to be the most popular fruit (botanically speaking) in the world. They’ve even been given some interesting names such as “apple of love” by the French and “apple of paradise” by the Germans!
Continue reading...Earth Day Mole Scrambled Eggs
Thursday, April 22, 2010
On Earth Day celebrate by having food from all over the world. Here’s a breakfast recipe from south of the boarder featuring Mole Scrambled Eggs. This spicy mole is sure you wake you up and get you ready for the day!
Continue reading...Coriander or Cilantro, Herb or Spice!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Herbs are some of the best ways to flavor food. Coriander is one that gives a lot of flavor, fragrance, and color and is used in many different types of cuisine. It also has some great health benefits, making it an ideal herb to keep in your kitchen!
Continue reading...Mexican Enchiladas
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Enchiladas make a great meal during the cold months, but they can be very heavy and not very healthy. By changing things up a little and watching how much of certain things go into the enchilada, you can have a healthy and tasty version of this Mexican classic!
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Monday, June 14, 2010
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