Mexican Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Loaded Sweet Potatoes

I’m always looking for vegetarian recipes that are ‘Meaty’. The kind where you really don’t even think about the fact that there is no meat in them and they leave you feeling satisfied and not missing the fact that there is no bone to gnaw on...
Smoked Paprika Chicken with Creamed Corn

Smoked Paprika Chicken with Creamed Corn

My Husband and I went to dinner at a local restaurant called Wil & Sons and I was really impressed with their menu. A rendition of this chicken with creamed corn dish immediately caught my eye and I must admit, creamed corn has been on my mind lately. I ordered...
Mexican Chicken with Braised Black Beans

Mexican Chicken with Braised Black Beans

This was Em’s Mexican food at its finest.  Grilled and spiced barbecued chicken on a bed of creamy braised black beans, laced with corn, fresh tomatoes and coriander.  The cheesy corn tortillas were the perfect accompaniment to scoop up the flavour packed beans...
Mexican Braised Lamb Shanks & Black Beans with Sweet Onion Salsa

Mexican Braised Lamb Shanks & Black Beans with Sweet Onion Salsa

There is a rather complicated, traditional dish in Mexico called Mole` that uses dark chocolate as its sweetening agent.  The dish really appeals to me but because of its complexity I have resisted making it.  I am also not in Mexico so figure it is totally OK to put...
Tortilla Layer Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

Tortilla Layer Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote

If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that desserts are not really my thing.  I am not a sweet tooth but every now and then I like to indulge.  Recently I held a surprise party for my gorgeous sister and I catered for over 20 people.  I did a...
Mexican Beef & Bean Pie with Cauliflower & Jalapeno Topper

Mexican Beef & Bean Pie with Cauliflower & Jalapeno Topper

  *Revised Recipe* Well this just takes the old Mexican Chilli Con Carne to a whole new level!   I am always looking for ways to re-invent family favourites and when I saw a similar version of this in a magazine recently I just knew I had to make my own rendition of...