Calabaza En Tacha (Mexican Candied Pumpkin)

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Traditional prepared in Mexico for the Day of the Dead, Calabaza en Tacha or candied pumpkin is the perfect fall season treat. Pumpkin slices are slowly simmer in a caramelized dark sugar syrup. It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly...

10 Latin Recipes with Estilo (Flair) that Will Liven Up the Dinner Table

Exotic World Recipes, Recipe Roundups

There is something about Latin recipes that exudes exciting flavors, bright colors and a promise of a flavor explosion in the mouth. Here is a lovely selection of 10 such recipes from various places in the Latin world. As this post goes live I will be on a...

Like Water for Cold Mexican Hot Chocolate

Dairy Free Recipes, Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly group a host picks a movie of their choice that pertains to food. Everyone watches the movie and then makes a recipe which the film inspired. It can be any recipe you want. This month’s pick is hosted...

Savory Truffle Mini Taco Shooter

Appetizer Recipes, Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

I do enjoy a nice occasional taco. But I have to say it is not something I grew up with so I often do not think of making or ordering tacos. In Montreal, there are not tons of Mexican restaurants and the ones we do have tend to be fancier than faster(er) food fare. So...

Spiced Chicken Liver Tacos with Mole Sauce: Liver Experiment Week 6

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Sauce and Condiment Recipes, The Liver Experiment

Welcome to the 6th installment of The Liver Experiment, a 10-week study on how to conquer foods you hate, with spiced Chicken Liver Tacos with mole sauce. I hope my experiment will inspire you to try the same with your own personal food nemesis. I seem to have...