Cuisine of the Southwestern United States

2 Sep 2012

The poblano is one of my favourite chillies but it's something I eat only rarely because I've never seen it in local supermarkets or at a wet market.

2:09PM

Fried fish tacos

9 Aug 2012

I'll be on holiday in southern California next week, where I'll feast on Mexican food. One of my favourite taquerias is El Taco Nazo, which specialises in Ensenada-style fried fish tacos. This is...

11:11PM

Mexican munchies

24 Jun 2012

The quesadilla is one of the first 'international' snacks I remember learning to make. When my brothers and I got home from school, we would have things such as instant noodles, rice crackers and...

6:20PM

Ear splitting

24 Jun 2012

You probably won't be tempted to taste a vegetable called 'corn smut', so let's use its Mexican name, huitlacoche (or cuitlacoche). It's a fungus that infects ears of corn - in other words, it'...

6:19PM

Simple pleasures

17 Jun 2012

5:45PM

Jaa Kitchen

24 May 2012

LG/F, 61-63 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan
Tel: 2545 5988
Open: Monday-Saturday 11.45am-10.45pm (last order)
Cuisine: European

Price: about HK$300 for a three-course...

3:36PM

Opinion

Alex Lo

A dangerous demagogue in our midst

3 comments

4:18AM

Jake Van Der Kamp

Ferry subsidies to push rents up further

4:27AM

On the shelf

On a recent trip to City'super (Times Square, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 2888), I found some ingredients I had thought were only available overseas. I was thrilled to find Romero fideo cabello on the...

2:14PM

A slice of Mexico

A quesadilla is a Mexican sandwich using tortillas, which are made from flour or corn and look like big, soft pancakes. It can be served as an appetiser, snack or as a light lunch.

10:20AM

Oaxaca al Gusto - An Infinite Gastronomy

Oaxaca al Gusto - An Infinite Gastronomy
By Diana Kennedy

8:23AM

Big night?

If last night's party was a fun one, you'll probably be feeling a little 'delicate' today. The cure for a hangover is food - but not just any food. Carbs and grease are good - you need something...

4:17AM

Chickpeas with tomatoes & chorizo

When I have plenty of time to cook and can plan well enough in advance, I use dried beans for my dishes because I like the taste and texture. But I also usually keep a can or two of chickpeas in...

6:17PM

California Vintage

77 Wyndham Street, Central
Tel: 2525 9808
Open: 11am-3am (food is served until midnight)
Cuisine: Californian wine bar

Price: about HK$160 without drinks and...

3:13PM