Mocha Ice Cubes

These days, the weather has been really hot in Mexico City. Between the heat and the pollution, it doesn’t feel right going outside. Obviously when it comes to cooking, I don’t want to turn on the oven, so I’ve been looking for more refreshing...

Bloody Mary Scones

I had been dreaming about preparing scones, they are one of my favorite breads and I have only shared one recipe in Sweet Cannela ����. Originally I had the idea of making sweet scones, but I came across this savory recipe from Ovenly , and I...

Best Artichoke Mushroom Pie

Artichoke Mushroom Pie – Last week, my sister sent me a the full size photo of a fabulous artichoke mushroom savory pie or tart she made for dinner.  She did not include a recipe. When the recipe arrived, she sent the following...

Chickpea Brownies

For those who have being following me for some time in Sweet Cannela, it might not be a big surprise to know that I love “rare” brownies, as my husband says. I have made avocado, black beans, sweet potatoes, spinach and blueberries brownies. And...

Best Ham Bone Bean Soup

Time for the best ham bone bean soup ! This is how I came to make a huge crock of my best ham and bean soup. Allow me to set the Thanksgiving Day scene. I am cooking in someone else’s kitchen. While this spectacular kitchen is fully equipped (down…

Healthy Mexican Breakfast

I think tempeh is kind of unfairly stigmatized. Tofu is mainstream now but its’ lumpy, rugged brother, Tempeh, hasn’t had his moment yet. I prefer tempeh actually, it’s a much more interesting (some would say toothesome) texture and it takes on the...