Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo…which I’m using as an excuse to make this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Personally I don’t really celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Canada, but I’m always looking for a reason to cook Mexican food as it is one of my absolute favorites! If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo tomorrow I have some great Mexican recipes on this site to try like these Mushroom Poblano Tacos that you could serve with Homemade Corn Tortillas and Guacamole with Roasted Poblano perhaps washed down with Mango Margaritas, then add this delicious Mexican Shrimp Cocktail in for the appetizer! Oh wow, now that sounds like a great meal. I first made…
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Pork Belly Bao Buns
Pillowy soft bao buns stuffed with pork belly, carrots, cucumber, crushed peanuts, cilantro and hoisin sauce. The pork belly is a make ahead, but definitely worth the wait! Plan ahead and put these on the menu this week! They won't disappoint!
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Spicy Sriracha Chicken Kebabs
These Spicy Sriracha Chicken Kebabs feel like a sophisticated version of buffalo chicken wings. Beautifully glazed chicken kebabs, marinated and then slathered in a spicy sriracha sauce. Add this to your next BBQ and watch them disappear! My husband and I just returned from a little 5 day escape in Mexico. It was a super short trip with only 3 full days there so we really just took advantage of the chance to relax and enjoy the sun. Typically I’m not a fan of all-inclusive resorts, as I’m a self-admitted food snob and I hate the tourist trap. However, the resort we choose for this trip had pretty decent food…
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Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
These Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce are one of my favorite appetizers to serve when the weather warms up. Light and refreshing and of course even better when you get to dip them in an addictive peanut sauce. You can pretty much put any veggies that you like in these Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce. Feel free to add in some protein here too, shrimp, chicken or pork, whatever you like really. The only thing I wouldn’t leave out is the fresh herbs, they really add such a nice bright flavor to these. If you have a peanut allergy, these are also good dipped in a sweet chili…
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Mexican Style Empanadas with Mushrooms
These Mexican Style Empanadas with Mushrooms are truly one of my favorite things to eat! They are so good! You can change up the fillings to suit your liking, but I always like to ensure they have gooey cheese included. Now I’m not sure that I’m using the correct name for these. I know in Mexico fried Quesadillas are made the same way, usually with Cheese and poblano and epazote added in. I also know there is something called Molotes which are kind of the same with stuffed masa dough filled with meat or chorizo with potato. But for now I”m just calling them empanadas (Mexican style). The first time…
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Potstickers with Pork
Potstickers with Pork are one of my kid’s all-time favorites. When I make them, they pretty much disappear instantly! In fact, I was not in love really with my photo for these (still learning this photography thing) but before I could get a chance to retake, my youngest (Andrew) had already plowed through half the plate. These potstickers with pork are freezer-friendly, so if you want, you can make a whole bunch and freeze them for future use. To freeze, place the dumplings on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (be sure that they are not touching each other as they will stick). Cover the tray with saran wrap…
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Black Bean Tostadas with Roasted Tomato Salsa
I love these Black Bean Tostadas with Roasted Tomato Salsa. These would be great made with my Homemade Corn Tortillas If you haven’t noticed yet, I’m pretty obsessed with Mexican food. My husband and I have visited Mexico many times now and besides the beautiful weather, friendly people, and beautiful ocean my most favorite thing about Mexico is the food! Some of the best food we have had on our trips has been from the little roadside stands and family-run joints. You can seriously find some delicious and inexpensive treats if you venture out of your comfort zone. These Black Bean Tostadas with Roasted Tomato Salsa are a great vegetarian option…
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Loaded BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Fries
So we’ve been trying to eat healthier around here….well this week so far anyway. I’m actually feeling pretty great and have behaved myself all week! But Friday’s are typically our pizza night or nacho night…and beer and wine…you know ‘treat night’. Kind of like a reward for a hard weeks work. So I was still craving something ‘snacky’ for tonight’s meal. I decided to try to lighten up our traditional nachos and baked off some lovely sweet potato fries, which I topped off with black beans, green onions, shredded bbq chicken spiked with a bit of chipolte, my homemade pickled jalepenos, red peppers and just a weee bit of cheese.…
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Simple Salmon and Dill Patties
If you are looking for a new way to serve up your Salmon – try out this easy simple recipe by Nigel Slater. I truly adore his simple approach to cooking. Reading through Nigel’s cookbook yesterday had me inspired to clean out my fridge and use up what we have on hand – become inspired by the ingredients available rather than always running to the market…he just may save us some money! I bet my husband would like that! I had some salmon to use up in the freezer and found this simple little recipe in his book. Give it a try. Simple flavours – very quick and easy for…
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Hoisin Chicken Summer Rolls with Mango
It’s easy to fall into a cooking rut while renovating your kitchen. You could tell yourself things like, “how can I cook without a kitchen” and then proceed to put all the take out joints in your area on speed dial. I have to admit, many days I have fallen into this rut. Although I have to say, I’m growing rather sick of processed take out food. I decided to step out of my rut and use my creativity and cook up some good food, that is good food that does not require an oven or stovetop – or hopefully not much cleanup (our bar sink downstairs is rather small…
