When I think of Alfredo sauce I picture a thick creamy, cheesy sauce that’s heavy, decadent and quite delicious. Many of us may also picture the ancient Italian buildings and sitting down at a quaint restaurant somewhere on a square in beautiful Italy. But if we were to order fettuccine Alfredo in Italy we’d be served a dish different from the one most of us think of. In Italy, Alfredo sauce is simply buttered pasta with grated parmesan cheese, and as the parmesan melts into the pasta it ... continue reading...
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How to Make Mexican Vegan Crema | Como hacer crema fresca vegana
Are you on a dairy-free diet? Or maybe just trying to cut back on your dairy consumption? Amigos, this recipe is for you! Actually if you just love trying new foods then you too will enjoy this recipe. Crema fresca is Mexico's equivalent of France's crème fraîche and Eastern Europe's smetana. All are a types of "sour" cream but without the tartness of American-style sour cream. In a pinch you could interchange them, but if you're looking for that extra tartness of the American version you ... continue reading...
Hearts of Palm Ceviche | Vegan Ecuadorian-Style Ceviche with a Mexican Touch
Ceviche is the perfect warm weather food, and this vegan versions is so light that your belly won't feel weighed down. It's tender and crispy, tart and zesty and fresh, and oh so perfect served with a crunchy tostada or corn chips. Serve as a light main meal for 2 or as an appetiser for 4! Have you ever eaten or heard of hearts of palm? Hearts of palm are the tender, crisp inner core of palm stems. The process of harvesting them is rather intensive and so they are considered a delicacy. Most ... continue reading...
Easy Vegan Fajitas Recipe Video | For When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
Who says you have to spend hours in the kitchen to make a scrumptious meal?! Nope, some of the most delicious meals I've prepared have come together in a half hour or even less sometimes. Such is the case with this easy vegan fajitas made using oyster mushrooms and poblano peppers. If you don't already have the ingredients needed for this recipe, do put them on your next grocery list so that you'll be prepared to throw together the ingredients and have some fajitas when you either don't feel ... continue reading...
Jalapeño and Chihuahua Cheese Tamales | #Vegetarian Tamales with #Vegan Option
Tamales are little pouches of stuffed corn dough wrapped in either corn husks or banana leaves, and cooked by steaming. In Mexico they are one of our traditional Christmas foods and I'd like to share a vegetarian version that I love to make. Please read the full instruction and watch the video to see how these tamales are made! (If you're reading this in our newsletter please visit the website to watch the video.) Tamales (for plural and tamal in singular form) are made in so many ... continue reading...
My 1st Day of the Dead Altar and a Vegan Take on Mucbipollo
You may be a tad confused by the title of this posts, perhaps asking how can this be my first Day of the Dead Altar. I am 100% Mexican (born here too) but just like many other families around Mexico mine didn't have the altar building tradition. My Catholic family did observe the holiday, but in a different way. My parents took us to the cemetery and also to mass and that was pretty much the extent of our Día de Muertos celebration. Now as an adult I haven't been a Catholic for many years so of ... continue reading...
Scrambled Eggs with (Vegan) Hot Dogs: A Very Mexican Kid Breakfast for This Adult
If you are Mexican or have Mexican friends, then you know this egg and hot dog meal very well. Growing up this is one of the breakfasts my mother made often for my siblings and me. My cousins, friends and every Mexican person I know has eaten this dish as a kid -- and actually many continue to eat it as adults. I'm not sure if other people Latin American countries also eat this breakfast, so to me it is a very Mexican one. I've never been a big fan of hot dogs, and when I used to eat the "meat" ... continue reading...
Vegan, Vegetarian… & Pescetarian?
Below are brief explanations about these three different diets. Please stay tuned for more in-depth articles covering these subject matters. A vegan is someone who's diet is entirely plant-based. Their food consumption consists of vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, nuts, beans and legumes. No dairy items (cheese, milk), no eggs, no animal flesh (beef, poultry, pork, fish...), no products derived from animals (gelatine, casein, rennet, whey...), and no honey are ever consumed ... continue reading...
Portobello Mushroom and Cubanelle Pepper Tacos: A Vegan Take on a Mexican Favorite
Everyone loves tacos. Don't we? These are perhaps the most well know dish of my birth country. Authentic, or not, the variety of fillings put in tacos is huge and amazing. I love that different people around the world will adapt local flavours to their tacos. And why not, a corn tortilla is the perfect vessel for satisfying your Mexican, fusion, or seasonal craving. I did not grow up eating mushroom tacos, unfortunately for me. In fact mushrooms weren't really something that made an ... continue reading...
Pepinos Con Chile y Limon Or Cucumbers with Chile and Lime (vegan)
This morning I opened my eyes up to another sunny summer day. I cannot tell you how happy sunny days make me. There is just something so wonderful about waking up to the warmth of sunshine on your face. It always leaves me feeling energized and ready to start the day. The fist thing I do after waking up is open all the windows in the house. Well, all except Joanie and Chachi's windows. I love feeling the summer breeze flow through the flat. Outside I hear people bustling about. The sounds of ... continue reading...
Calabacitas con Maiz or Mexican Zucchini with Corn
Zucchini and corn make a delicous combination. Try it with this super easy Mexican recipe that's perfect as a side dish or as a light main meal. updated recipe Maíz is Spanish for corn or maize, and it's the most important crop and ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The foundations of Mexican cuisine are held strong by this valuable crop. Without corn there would be no tortillas, and without tortillas there wouldn’t be tostadas, enchiladas, quesadillas, nor tacos. Lest not forget the warming drinks ... continue reading...
How to Roast Poblano Peppers Over an Open Flame
How do you feel about Poblano peppers, are you a fan? They are my favourite mild chile and definitely high on the favourites list of foods to cook and eat. They pack an amazing flavour that no other peppers have, and since their heat tends to be on the mild side, even people that don't normally eat chilies will throughly enjoy Poblano peppers. Another great thing about these glistening long green fruits is that they are insanely versatile in not only Mexican dishes but all sorts of international ... continue reading...
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