Archive for 'Ingredients'

Jicama, another humble Mexican ingredient

Jicama, also known as yam bean, Mexican potato and Mexican turnip, is a sweet tuberous root that tastes like crispy water-chestnut. [...]

The almost magic beans

Beans are one of the best ingredients to cook with for its flavor, nutritional value and cost. If you want to lose weight, reduce your meat intake or just feel better about your food and the [...]

Epazote, that stinky herb

Epazote is an aromatic herb that grows everywhere in many parts of Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. [...]

A delicious mango world

Mangoes are not only nutritious, but also a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. [...]

About homemade pasta and other ramblings

This is going to be a long post so please bear with me. I don’t like writing long posts but since I have been trying to stay away from the computer (my eyes and some of [...]

The down-to-earth radish

Radishes are spicy, earthy and edible root vegetables packed with a lot of health benefits. Learn more about this little guys. [...]

Salad: The humble nopal

This salad is easy to make, delicious and very healthy. Who said salads had to be boring? [...]

Nutritious and delicious avocados

Avocados are a delicious source of nutrients that promote good health. Learn more about them in this post. [...]

Smelly yet tasty

There are many ways to eat onions. If you have read some of my recipes you might have noticed that I like to use onion a lot. Mexican food wouldn’t be the same without them. [...]