Pabellón Criollo // Orinoco, Boston MA

Slow-roasted shredded beef, white rice, black beans, and plantains. Pabellón Criollo is Venezuela’s national dish, and I can definitely see why! The beef Continue reading →

Tostones Rellenos // La Cubana, Toronto ON

Crispy twice-fried plantains topped with picadillo-seasoned minced beef, crema, green onions, and jalapeño peppers. I spent a year in Havana Continue reading →

Anticuchos // The Boulevard Café, Toronto ON

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in wine and herbs, grilled on a brochette, and served with a delicious green garlic Continue reading →

Vegan Coconut Flan // Habanita, Seville ES

This Vegan flan made with coconut milk is a contender for one of the best flans I’ve tasted. I love Continue reading →

Beetroot Salad // Wahaca, London UK

Sweet beets, soft goat cheese, candied pumpkin seeds, and jalapeno peppers over mixed lettuces with a hibiscus vinaigrette. In a Continue reading →

Slow-Cooked Pork Burrito // Wahaca, London UK

A knife-and-fork burrito featuring slow-cooked pulled pork, habanero, pink pickled onions, beans, and rice wrapped in a flour tortilla and Continue reading →

Fried Tilapia Tacos // Mas Tacos, Nashville TN

Crispy fried tilapia topped with crunchy slaw, fresh cilantro, lime, and a slightly spicy and sweet crema in hot, homemade Continue reading →

Plum and Avocado Paletas // Las Paletas, Nashville TN

Two homemade Mexican-style popsicles: tart, refreshing plum and sweet, creamy avocado. The flavours at this Mexican-style popsicle stand in Nashville’s 12 Continue reading →