The recipes we actually cook.
Al pastor is a tart and savoury marinade that begs for pork and fresh tortillas. I don’t always have easy access to whole dried chilies, but I do have ground dried and fresh ones, so this is a pantry version that captures the intent of a …
Fried black beans are a perfect base for nachos, quick burritos, beans and rice, and other quick food hacks.
We were at the Rempels’ for dinner and Grandma made this corn salsa. We could not get enough of it.
Something similar to the fresh salsa at Gina’s Mexican Café, our favourite Nanaimo spot. This is a fairly liquidy salsa, great as a starter for a dinner party (or snack).
A classic fresh tomatillo salsa. It’s fresh, tart, and great on chips or tacos.
This is a quick shredded chicken for tacos, salads, or rice bowls.
A good side for any Tex-Mex-style meal, and a filler for leftover burritos.
Fajita rice bowls are a quick weeknight dinner.
A fresh-tasting sauce, perfect for nachos, tacos, or over rice bowls.
