Don't be afraid to eat cactus or nopales, they're easy to cook, full of nutrition and taste amazing. This vegan recipe for nopales con chorizo is one you'll want to make over and over again. What Are Nopales Nopales is the Mexican (Spanish) word for cactus, or rather the oblong-shaped green paddles of the "nopal" cactus. Some people will also call them "prickly pear cactus". Though that can be a bit confusing as that name can also refer to the fruit that grows on the paddles. (Those ... continue reading...
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Don’t Butter Me Up! The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Documentaries On Netflix
Image - CC0 Licence It's not too difficult to get too far from the vegan movement. Whether you are looking to improve your meals with more vegan flavors, or you want to live a healthier lifestyle, it seems that everybody is turning towards going without meat, either for their health or to benefit the planet. But for those people who are looking for a decent background on the vegan movement, you can't go far wrong with the plethora of documentaries out there. Far from Netflix being a treasure ... continue reading...
Vegan Chicharron in Salsa Verde
Learn how to veganize a Mexican classic dish of pork crackling in a tangy, slightly spicy green salsa! What is Chicharron Chicharrón in Mexico is fried pork crackling. It's a pretty disgusting thing! All the years I ate meat, chicharron was not one of my favorite things to eat -- particularly as I got older, that and cueritos (pickled pork skin) is something that the older I got, the more disgusting it became to me. How is Traditional Chicharron Cooked and Eaten In ... continue reading...
How to Make Vegan Migas
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It'll give you the energy to get the day started and push you through until lunchtime. Try migas made vegan for a super satisfying meal. I for one can't ever skip breakfast, I have blood sugar problems, so that means that my first meal of the day has to be loaded with protein and be filling enough to get me through to lunch or dinner time. So, sadly but also good, the whole pancakes or other sugary breakfasts are a no-no for me -- they can be a ... continue reading...
How to Make Strawberry Atole | Vegan Option
Ask any Mexican what they feel or think of when they hear the word "atole". They'll surely tell you that it reminds them of the holiday season and cool and cold weather. This is because for Mexicans, atole is the quintessential drink of Christmas and as soon as there's a chill in the air we go reaching for a warming cup of atole -- though many people throughout Mexico also like to enjoy atole for breakfast or whenever they eat tamales. Atole is a Pre-Hispanic drink of the Mesoamerican region ... continue reading...
Vegan Mexican Menudo Recipe
Hola amigos! Today’s recipe is a perfect meal to help warm you up during the cold winter days. And if you happen to be hung over, this soup is going to really hit the spot! Menudo, or pancita, is what we in Mexico call tripe soup. Blah! I know pretty gross. But don’t worry because I’m going to be showing you how to make a delectable vegan menudo that you’re absolutely going to love — yes, even those that love the classic version will devour this vegan twist! (If you don’t see the video right ... continue reading...
How to Make Flour Tortilla | Vegan, Quick & Easy Recipe
Hola amigos! A few days ago I released a recipe video for my homemade flour tortillas. I was going to write a brand new blog post to go with the video, but when I read through the words I shared in an old Spicie Foodie post from 2011, I simply couldn't write a new blog entry. The feelings of the old post still remain inside of me. Flour tortillas are still a special treat that stays close to my heart. Everything I said then, remains the same today. There are only two differences from what I ... continue reading...
Mexican Bacalao a La Vizcaina Made Vegan
A Mexican classic Christmas dish gets a vegan makeover -- it's so delicious you'll never notice the missing fish! Hola amigos! Today I will be sharing my recipe for veganised bacalao a la vizcaína. This dish is one of the many which may be served during the holiday season in Mexico. Traditionally it’s made using salted cod (I actually shared that pescetarian recipe last year), but to make it a 100% vegan dish, we’ll be using hearts of palms and also adding nori sheets to give it that ... continue reading...
How to Make Vegan Pozole Rojo
Pozole one of Mexico's most iconic dish gets a vegan makeover! Hola amigos! I’m super excited to be sharing one of my favourite Mexican dishes: pozole! This is ultimate comfort food and it’s so perfect for cold weather, special occasions, and for the holiday season. This veganized pozole recipe makes a great substitute for the traditional meat versions. Of course, because there’s no meat in this, it’s not going to taste exactly like chicken or pork pozole. But in the 2 years that I’ve been ... continue reading...
Vegan Alfredo Sauce (receta de salsa alfredo vegana)
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...
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...
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