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Real recipes from a Canadian kitchen in Mexico — tested by three real kids and cooked with a whole lot of love. Weeknight dinners your family will actually ask for again.
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asian recipesBold, aromatic, and on the table in 30 minutes — this Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao) is our family’s most-cooked weeknight dinner. A handful of pantry staples, one wok, and dinner is done.
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chicken recipesOne pot, 30 minutes, and ingredients you already have in the fridge — this Lemon Garlic Chicken with rice pilaf is the weeknight dinner that earns compliments every single time. My kids fight over the leftovers, and yours probably will too.
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beef recipesThere’s something timeless about a big pot of chili — rich, hearty, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the Instant Pot, making this classic dish has never been easier. No more juggling multiple pots and pans or waiting hours for everything to simmer down just right. One pot, 30 minutes of pressure cooking, and you’ve…
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cooking from scratchMaking gnocchi and pesto from scratch isn’t just cooking — it’s nourishment for the whole family. This homemade pesto gnocchi comes together in about 30 minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost. Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant walnut-basil pesto: pure comfort food that feels special…
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dinner ideasPanko crusted salmon with dill, mayonnaise, and lemons — this is the best baked salmon you will ever taste, and it requires only a handful of simple ingredients that probably already live in your kitchen.
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asian recipesThis vegetarian peanut noodle is so easy to make and RIDICULOUSLY delicious. The perfect umami slurp that’s meatless. My summer is never complete without…
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chicken recipesA golden, extra-crispy milanesa coated in amaranth and crunchy cereal — a pantry discovery that quickly became a family favourite. Ready in 30 minutes and endlessly customisable.
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bread recipesIf you’ve ever tasted Pastel de Elote, you know it’s more than just a cake—it’s a story baked into every slice. Sweet, moist, and rich with the flavor of fresh corn, this 8-ingredient Mexican Corn Cake with Cream Cheese is one of those recipes that will transport you straight to a Mexican kitchen. Whether you…
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camping mealsIf you know and love Pollo Feliz, then you’re going to absolutely love this recipe. It’s juicy, flavorful, and infused with smoky goodness. This recipe is a homemade take on the beloved Mexican food chain Pollo Feliz. The chicken is marinated overnight for maximum flavour and tastes even more delicious when cooked over charcoal—just like it’s…
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appetizers recipesThis Warm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the cooler months. It’s beautiful enough to impress guests, cozy enough for a family meal, and packed with wholesome goodness. Oven-roasted sweet potatoes, hearty lentils, and a silky peanut butter-cumin dressing come together in a bowl that feels both nourishing and indulgent…
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asian recipesOne dish that never fails to comfort me is Steam Preserved Vegetables (Zha Choy) and Pork — it’s salty, savory, crunchy, and deeply satisfying. This traditional Cantonese recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of humble ingredients, yet delivers bold, layered flavor that tastes like it took all day.
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cooking from scratchMaking gnocchi and pesto from scratch isn’t just cooking — it’s nourishment for the whole family. This homemade pesto gnocchi comes together in about 30 minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost. Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant walnut-basil pesto: pure comfort food that feels special…
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cake recipesA no-bake dessert that travels well, looks great, and tastes even better than restaurant tiramisu. This Easy Picnic Tiramisu is made right inside a Tupperware container — layer, chill, and go. The longer it sits, the better it gets, making it the ultimate make-ahead treat for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to…
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appetizers recipesThis easy plum jam, made with seasonal Mexican ciruela roja, is a fun and rewarding way to turn fresh fruit into something delicious—with plenty of hands-on help from the kids.
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appetizers recipesThis Thai Chicken Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish packed with lean protein, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing. It’s light, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something healthy without turning on the stove.
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dessert recipesWhether you make it for a special brunch or a simple family dessert, this cherry clafoutis pie brings that wow-factor with very little fuss. And the way those cherries peek through the custard? Just beautiful.
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dinner ideasWhen we’re not craving our usual panko-crusted baked salmon, this Ricotta Cheese Salmon Roll takes the spotlight. It’s soft, juicy, and packed with fresh flavors—perfect for when you want something elegant but easy. Rolled with creamy ricotta, wilted spinach, and a splash of lemon juice, this dish feels like a quiet celebration on a plate.…
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appetizers recipesThere’s something magical about that first bite around the fire, especially when it’s oozing brie cheese kissed with hot honey, grilled mango, and a touch of thyme. This Campfire Hot Honey Brie Cheese has quickly become one of our go-to camping snacks—simple to make, yet indulgent enough to make the campground feel like a gourmet…
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beef recipesThere’s something timeless about a big pot of chili — rich, hearty, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the Instant Pot, making this classic dish has never been easier. No more juggling multiple pots and pans or waiting hours for everything to simmer down just right. One pot, 30 minutes of pressure cooking, and you’ve…
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appetizers recipesIn our house, the moment a plate of sticky honey garlic spareribs lands on the table, every conversation stops. The sweet caramelized glaze, the tender fall-off-the-bone pork, the irresistible fragrance of garlic — this Cantonese classic is pure comfort food that disappears within minutes. And the best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes.…
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asian recipesAfter a long day on the trail, nothing hits quite like the scent of lemongrass drifting over a campfire. These Lemongrass Chicken Drumsticks have become our family’s most-requested camping meal — marinated overnight in a bold blend of fish sauce, dark soy, brown sugar, and fragrant lemongrass, then grilled until the skin is gloriously crispy…
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camping mealsSome of our best family memories are made around a campfire with a cast iron pan and a bag of frozen shrimp. This Easy Camping Shrimp Pasta is proof that you don’t need a full kitchen to make something that feels restaurant-quality. Garlicky shrimp, nutty Manchego cheese, a bright hit of lemon, and the subtle…
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asian recipesIf you’ve ever wanted to recreate the sticky, caramelized magic of Chinese sweet and sour pork without the meat, this is your recipe. These Crispy Vegan Mango Tamarind Broccoli Wings deliver everything you love about that takeout classic — the golden crunch, the glossy sauce, the addictive sweet-sour balance — but with broccoli as the…
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fish recipesA hearty, soul-warming jambalaya inspired by a rainy day in Tofino, British Columbia — made without pork or sausage but packed with all the smoky, spicy depth you expect. One pot, big flavour, ready in 45 minutes.
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Meet Sam
I'm a Canadian designer who moved to Mexico and never looked back. Three kids, a very well-worn kitchen island, and two food cultures colliding every night for dinner — that's how Love & Harvest was born. I cook global flavours for a family that keeps me honest.
