Nigerian Jollof Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish renowned for its rich, spicy, and smoky flavor profile. This West African staple combines long-grain rice with a robust tomato-based stew, infused with peppers, onions, and aromatic spices. Often served at celebrations
Enchiladas Suizas, or “Swiss enchiladas,” are a creamy, cheesy Mexican dish with roots in Swiss culinary influence, likely due to the rich, dairy-based sauce reminiscent of Alpine cuisine. This dish features corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken,
Enchiladas Poblanas, hailing from the culinary-rich state of Puebla, Mexico, are a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the region’s love for bold, complex flavors. These enchiladas feature corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, bathed in a creamy
I still remember the humid air of Mexico City, the kind that clings to your skin like a second layer, as I wandered through the chaotic swirl of a late-night carnival in the heart of the Zócalo. It was my third week backpacking through Mexico, a 24-year-old American with a beat-up journal
Enchiladas Verdes are a classic Mexican dish featuring corn tortillas stuffed with tender shredded chicken, bathed in a vibrant, tangy salsa verde made from tomatillos, green chiles, and cilantro. The dish is typically topped with crumbled queso fresco, a dollop of crema,
Tacos de Suadero are a quintessential Mexican street food, particularly popular in Mexico City’s bustling taquerias. Suadero is a cut of beef from the lower chest or upper belly of the cow, known for its rich, tender texture after slow cooking.
If you had told me ten years ago that my two little monsters—Emilio and Valentina—would go wild for tacos de chicharrón, I would’ve laughed. Back then, chicharrón was something I associated with lazy Sunday mornings at my abuelita’s house,
Tacos de Camarón, or shrimp tacos, are a beloved staple in Mexican coastal cuisine, especially popular in regions like Sinaloa and Baja California. This dish showcases succulent shrimp, typically seasoned with a blend of spices, sautéed or lightly battered, and served in warm corn tortillas
Tacos de Pescado, or fish tacos, are a coastal Mexican classic, particularly associated with Baja California. This dish features crispy, lightly battered fish fillets (often cod or tilapia) nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with a creamy, tangy white sauce, fresh cabbage, and a squeeze of lime.
Tacos de Escamoles is a traditional dish from Tlaxcala, Mexico, featuring escamoles—ant larvae and pupae harvested from the nests of the Liometopum apiculatum ant. Often called “Mexican caviar,” escamoles have been a delicacy since pre-Hispanic times