When you really just need to get away from everything that is petty and unimportant and indulge in something wonderful, there are simple things like gin and tonic.

Inspired by our memories of a beach dinner in Tulum, Mexico. Served on a thin crispy crust, fresh tuna, avocado, and pineapple drizzled with cilantro lime vinaigrette. It's fast, delicious and amazing!

When my parents emigrated from Mexico many years ago, they brought with them some of the Mexican cuisine they had grown accustomed to. As I was growing up, what seemed to be conventional cooking, I now realize was really adopted by their Mexican influence. When I created this recipe, beautiful thoughts came to my mind, of a time in Mexico when my dad took us to his favourite restaurant. Here, I was first introduced to Milanese — a tenderized, breaded, pan­fried beef cutlet.

A healthy, fresh and easy Mexican condiment called pico de gallo and is simply a mixture of freshly-chopped ingredients.

I took this photo on a trip to California as we were on the hunt for an authentic Mexican taco truck. We found it on Rose Avenue on a Sunday morning. We ordered every kind of taco, including a shrimp one and a sweet potato one that was so delicious I recreated it as soon as I got home.

We love this beautiful chowder and have made it so many times. We’re always reminded how easy it is to make. Sweet corn and onion play off the spicy sausage, and a lovely aroma fills the house as it simmers.