Food and Drink

In the old-fashioned “fondas” scattered around Mexico, diners usually find only a handful of tables and simple, comforting dishes. A three-course lunch at many of these unpretentious mom-and-pop eateries can cost as little as a few dollars.

Sour cream makes for a tangy gravy for this roast chicken, which is flavoured with two types of paprika.

Serve these curry-spiced, vegetable-filled samosas as part of an Indian-style meal, or as a snack/appetizer, perhaps during the upcoming holiday season. T

Baked salmon is topped with a tangy and aromatic sauce of lemon juice, honey and ginger and served with mashed cauliflower.

Soup base and prawns can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until you’re ready to finish off and serve it

These dense, nicely spiced muffins are strewn with shreds of squash, dried cranberries and walnuts

This Senegalese-style chicken is marinated, seared, smothered in a lemony, caramelized onion mixture, and baked until very flavourful and tender.

Large baking potatoes, baked until tender, are hollowed out, filled with a shepherd’s pie-style filling, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked until golden and delicious.

Munich-style schnitzel richly flavoured with sweetened mustard, horseradish and melted butter.

The right ingredients and a little creativity put a seasonal twist on cheese and crackers.