Recipes

This sweet-and-spicy marinated chicken is delicious anytime, and easy to make year-round. The heat of the smoky chipotle peppers is delicious combined with the sweet flavour of maple syrup. This is an ideal dish to put together on a hectic weeknight.

Beet and Avocado may seem like an unlikely combination in these Mexico-inspired tostadas, but you’ll find that the creamy avocado and delicate beet complement the other ingredients in this dish extremely well. Add these flavours to the bite of red onion and the heat of the jalapeno, and you have a well-balanced dish that can easily be served for lunch or dinner.

Few things feed a crowd better than burritos. In this mole-inspired recipe, cocoa, tomatoes and chipotle peppers combine to create authentic Mexican flavour. Served with creamy avocado, tart lime and tangy shredded cheddar cheese, these burritos are an easy, delicious kitchen staple to add to your meal plan.

South American chupes are known for their thick and hearty consistency, thought of more as stews rather than soups. The Mexican cheese in this dish, queso fresco, literally translates to “fresh cheese”. It has a crumbly texture and traditionally is served over beans, rice dishes, quesadillas and soups. Substitute with a mild feta if you're unable to find it in your local grocery or specialty store.

Homemade salsa takes these enchiladas to a higher level. This is an easy weeknight supper, with grilled chicken taking centre stage. Chopping vegetables is the hardest part of creating this tasty meal.

This aromatic Mexican-inspired dish can just as easily be done in the slow cooker as the oven. Its smoky flavour and easy-to-find ingredients will make it a family favourite year-round.

This traditional chili recipe uses chicken instead of beef for a lighter flavour that holds up to the other ingredients. Serve with rice for a hearty meal, or spoon into tortillas for tasty soft tacos.

A speedy dinner teeming with delicious chicken and vegetables, this is the perfect dinner fix for a hectic weeknight.

In a little over half an hour, this easy casserole comes together. It’s ideal to put together on a weeknight.

Tequila keeps the chicken in this Mexican-inspired recipe wonderfully moist. Black beans and sweet corn bring together all the flavours in this dish, making it a savoury delight.

This spicy dish is inspired by the corn husk-wrapped tamales of traditional Mexican cuisine. Combined with the concept of chicken pot pie, this dish is an unusual but delicious spin on classic Canadian comfort food.

Recipe from Canadian Living’s “Cook of the Year” contest. Caroline Gray of Pointe-Claire, Quebec, won accolades and first place with her Mexican-inspired recipe. Corn flour, which is finer than the usual cornmeal and closer to the texture of all-purpose flour, gives the bread its soft, appealing texture, and is available in most grocery stores.

The best flavours of Mexican cuisine are combined in this delicious soup. Lime and cilantro balance the smoky heat of chipotle peppers.

This re-imagining of classic layered nacho dip is even better than the original, thanks to the addition of protein and fibre-rich ingredients. This dish will be a hit at your next potluck!

This unusual, Mexican-inspired soup is creamy and comforting. Lightly simmered avocados give this soup an elegant touch.

This hearty chili is jam-packed with delicious vegetables and aromatic spices. A longer simmer makes an incredibly flavourful chili.

This stunning layered salad is delicious scooped onto baked tortilla chips or served wrapped in a soft tortilla.

This flavourful, Mexican-inspired marinade is so easy to prepare, and results in juicy, lightly spiced chicken.

This sweet, crunchy chicken is a deliciously different take on the usual pineapple chicken recipes. The cilantro-infused rice served alongside makes this an unforgettable Mexican-inspired meal.

This open-faced baked quesadilla is a savoury, Mexican inspired take on pizza. It’s a fun and easy dish to serve your kids for lunch or dinner.