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Mexican Red Rice
Read nowI love rice. It is an ingredient I always have in the larder. It's quick, healthy and very versatile. Growing up, my mam would have used rice as a side dish at least 3 or 4 times a week. The...
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Pork Pozole Rojo
Read nowPozole is perhaps the one dish I miss the most from home. A spoonful of it is enough to bring me right back to my mother's kitchen table. I particularly crave it this time of year, as many Mexicans enjoy...
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Agua de Piña
Read nowThis Agua de Piña is a deliciously refreshing and surprisingly simple way to enjoy a summer drink!
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Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream
Read nowWhen we started Picado there were a number of products I wanted desperately to stock, chief in the list was Mexican drinking chocolate. I absolutely adore it, it's so different from drinking chocolate here and believe you me, you have...
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Mexican Hibiscus Iced Tea...
Read nowThis iced hibiscus tea is absolutely fantastic on a hot day. Loaded with ice, sweetened with sugar or honey, it is the quintessential summer drink. It is also easily turned into the base for a nice cocktail, so give it a try!
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Courgette Flowers & Chipotle Quesadillas
We love this quesadilla! The delicate courgette flower filling with sweet chipotle peppers and plenty of cheese is to die for! No veggie lover can resist them.Read now -
Potato & Chorizo Tacos
These tacos are incredibly popular in Mexico: they are easy to make and absolutely scrumptious! Combining the earthy richness of potatoes with the spicy kick of chorizo, you won't regret making them!Read now -
Spicy Potato & Cactus Tacos
Delicious pan fried potatoes and tender cactus strips with a flavoursome guajillo chilli sauce in a soft corn tortilla with a generous sprinkle of fresh cheese and a drizzle of salsa; veggie heaven if you ask me!Read now -
Oaxacan Style Barbacoa Tacos
These taco recipe celebrates the great Irish pantry with lamb, sea salt and cider vinegar. A traditional Mexican recipe highlighting amazing Irish producers. Give these tacos a go, they are stunning!Read now -
Poblano Rajas with Mushrooms Tacos
These tacos are insanely delicious and super easy to make. Poblano peppers, mushrooms, corn and cream: what's not to like?!Read now -
Chicken Tinga Tacos
These tacos are a classic! The smokiness of the chipotles compliment the tomato sauce so well. The lovely hint of thyme and the sweet onions make this taco filling glorious! Easy midweek dinner when you don't have the time but want loads of flavour!Read now -
Pineapple & De Arbol Chilli Tequila Liqueur
Read nowThis year has been so bloody awful, that August & September saw me making tons of flavoured booze. It gives me something to look forward to as in two or three months time, the liqueurs will be ready and I...