This exquisitely layered Guava Charlotte is, truly, a taste of paradise. It is also a great option for your 5 de Mayo party spread and for Mother’s Day. Honestly, what’s not to like? It is heavenly, refreshing, convenient and so easy to put together!
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Ensenada Shrimp Tacos
Welcome to your new guilty pleasure. Exquisite beer-battered shrimp, deep-fried to crispy perfection, then topped with a bright and creamy Avocado-Cilantro sauce and garnished with a tangy, pickled vegetable mix, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These Ensenada Shrimp Tacos are perfect for 5 de Mayo, Mother’s Day or, really, any day!
Carrot Cake-Flan
An airy, fluffy carrot cake and a creamy flan, garnished with rich, decadent frosting and pecans, all that in just one bite? Count me in for this luscious Carrot Cake-Flan!
Crock Pot Carnitas
Fork-tender, melt in your mouth, pork meat, slightly and deliciously crisped in rendered fat. That is the very defitition of the best Crock Pot Carnitas ever!
Tuna Salpicón Tostadas
Tuna Salpicón Tostadas are low in calories, tasty and ready to eat in a jiff. Not the mention, absolutely perfect for warm weather.
Nopalitos Navegantes
Nopalitos Navegantes is a beloved Mexican dish that offers both taste and nutrition. It is ready in 30 minutes tops and, also, it is so filling!
Easy Tortilla Soup
Easy Tortilla Soup checks all the right boxes: it is tasty, filling and extremely quick and easy to make!
Mole de Olla
Mole de Olla is the stew we all need right now. It is comforting, filling, nutritious and oh-so-tasty!
Peanut Butter Balls
These extremely easy, highly nourishing and delighfully decadent Peanut Butter Balls are the finger food dessert you absolutely need, today and every day.
Jalapeño Beer Bread
You can’t possibly lose if this tasty Jalapeño Beer Bread is part of your Super Bowl gathering spread!
Cheesy Chorizo Bites
These flavorful Cheesy Chorizo Bites are bursting with gooey, melty cheese. They are great for any party and perfect for your Game Day menu.
Esquite (Mexican Street Corn) Dip
With this Esquite (Mexican Street Corn) Dip we pay homage to one of Mexico’s most iconic and beloved snacks: Esquites. This dip checks all the right boxes, for sure! It is creamy, cheesy, spicy, tangy and packs a ton of exquisite flavor. It comes together in minutes and it’s super easy to prepare.
Cilantro Jalapeño Mousse
Our Cilantro Jalapeño Mousse ticks all the boxes. It is light, bright, great on its own or combined with other canapes. Also, so easy to make!
Quick and Easy Churro Cheesecake
As easy as it is delicious! Make this Quick and Easy Churro Cheesecake in a jiffy. It is perfect for your Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings.
Mexican Christmas Apple Salad
Crunchy, fruity, sweet and creamy are all descriptive of our scrumptious Mexican Christmas Apple Salad.
Lemon Pie Tamales
Give these tantalizing Lemon Pie Tamales a try and let your knees go all weak once you taste them!
Salsa Verde Tamal Crown
No husks, no fuss! Enjoy the amazing flavor of tamales with this toothsome Salsa Verde Tamal Crown. Use those turkey leftovers from the freezer or just use cooked chicken.
Winter Comfort Food
Just like we have stews, soups and chowder here in the USA, there are many hearty and satisfying Mexican dishes that are great to keep you warm, full and nourished during the long winters. And although extremely cold winters are usually limited to Northern Mexico, we enjoy our Winter Comfort Food country-wide. Enter, for instance, […]
Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Breast
Our easy to make spicy, sweet and sour sauce is the perfect accompaniment for the juicy turkey breast. Try this enticing Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Breast this Thanksgiving for a change.
Traditional Chiles Rellenos
Traditional Chiles Rellenos may take a little work, but you can rest assured that you will never, ever, regret the time spent making them! I have three words, music to your ears: “Oozing with cheese!”
Pumpkin Spice Empanadas
Autumn and pumpkin spice go hand in hand just like holiday season and great food. Our delightful Pumpkin Spice Empanadas will accompany you in an all-season celebration!
Milanesas (Breaded Cutlets)
Satisfyingly crunchy and flavorful Milanesas (Breaded Cutlets) will sweep you off your feet. Enjoy in a Torta or simply with salad and mashed potatoes.
Mexican Chorizo Meatloaf
The ingredients in this recipe will achieve a superbly moist and spicy Mexican Chorizo Meatloaf, guaranteed! It will tantalize your taste buds and become your favorite.
Tres Leches Cake
A sponge cake soaked in milk and booze? What could go right? Everything! If you have never had Tres Leches Cake, you’re missing out! Honestly, you will love it!
Air Fryer Carnitas
You can have your Carnitas taco and eat it too without feeling guilty. This Air Fryer Carnitas recipe slashes the calories big time while preserving the great taste!
Ham and Cheese Croquettes
Ham, cheese, potatoes all, literally, rolled into one? Count me in!
Poblano Artichoke Dip
We are putting a Mexican spin on an American classic and it is awesome!
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Chicken, tomato, and that deep, spicy and smoky chipotle flavor make these Chicken Tinga Tostadas simply irresistible.
Esquite (Street Corn) Pudding
Esquite (Street Corn) Pudding perfectly combines the best flavors of two worlds: Mexican Street Corn and Cornbread.
Beef Lengua Tacos
You will be hard pressed to find another cut that is as inexpensive but yields a lot of tasty, fork-tender meat also . Give these Beef Lengua Tacos a try!
Mango Meringue Cake
Mango Meringue Cake offers a variety of textures and flavors that is very hard to resist!
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
These Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas are delish and made in a jiff, with just a few ingredients!
The Best Mexican Horchatas
Hot? Sweaty? Don’t be! Prepare these deliciously cooling and nourishing drinks faster than you can say “Horchata”!
Stuffed Pineapple, Four Ways
Stuffed Pineapple, Four Ways. That includes dessert! Don’t miss out on these tasty and refreshing recipes.
Chilled Avocado Soup
Soup in a summer day? Heck yeah, if we are talking about this Chilled Avocado Soup! Just blend, chill and enjoy.
4th of July Horchata Popsicles
Rice horchata is the queen of soft beverages in Mexico. Enjoy more of it with these 4th of July Horchata Popsicles.
Avocado Ice Cream
Our tasty Avocado Ice Cream calls for only four ingredients. Whip it up in a few minutes, power on your churner and voilà! Psst, psst, you can also make it without a churner.
Stuffed Avocados
These simple and tasty Stuffed Avocados recipes highlight just how versatile avocados are.
Avocado Panna Cotta
Our Avocado Panna Cotta is the perfect, no-fuss, quick to make dessert to enjoy all summer long.
Avocado Mousse
Cooking or baking in the summer? No way! It’s time for cool recipes that are both easy to make and refreshing! Just like this Avocado Mousse
Crowd-pleasing Super Bowl Snacks!
Hut, hut! It’s time to get busy planning our Game Day party. Take a look at these Crowd-pleasing Super Bowl Snacks, that are both tasty and easy to make.
Chile Relleno Dip
This tasty Chile Relleno Dip tastes just like the traditional Mexican recipe for Chiles Rellenos but is ready to eat faster than you can say “Touch down!”
Amazeballs Guacamole Bites
And just like that, when you thought Guacamole couldn’t get any better, wham! Meet these Amazeballs Guacamole Bites.
Three-Dip Field
For Super Bowl LVII, we crave more than just Guacamole! This crowd pleasing Three-Dip Field is healthy, tasty, satisfying and simply beautiful.
Almond Nougat Cheesecake
Kick-off the new year with this showstopping and delightfully rich Almond Nougat Cheesecake!
Crispy Birria Tacos
These scrumptious and satisfying Crispy Birria Tacos will do your taste buds good!
Enchiladas Suizas
Bright tomatillo salsa, rich sour cream and gooey cheese balance each other deliciously in these wonderful Enchiladas Suizas.
Spicy Oven Chicken Tenders
Tickle your taste buds with this spicy, healthier, version of classic, deep-fried chicken tenders: Spicy Oven Chicken Tenders.
Peanut Butter Chocoflan
Hello, Peanut Butter Chocoflan! To celebrate summer we are giving this favorite Mexican dessert an American twist, sure to please every palate.
St. Louis Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs
St. Louis Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs are perfect for your 4th of July get together or any summer day!
Toasty and Cheesy Molletes
Toasty and Cheesy Molletes are appetizing, simple, versatile and prepared in a jiffy. They are great for breakfast or brunch. There is also a wide variety of ingredients to pick from for toppings. Enjoy your Molletes in 20 minutes tops!
Shrimp and Cheese “Gobernador” Tacos
These bright and flavorful Shrimp and Cheese “Gobernador” Tacos are a great dish to make and enjoy all year long.
Oven Birria
Bored of the same old pot roast? Try this Oven Birria today to enjoy your beef in a deliciously refreshing new recipe.
Thanksgiving is Just Around the Corner!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you will want to try uncomplicated, refreshing recipes that will make everything easy enough on you to enjoy the celebration!
Pumpkin Spice Magic Cake-Flan
Do you love pumpkin spice? You are not alone! I bring you this exquisite Pumpkin Spice Magic Cake-Flan, just in time for your Thanksgiving menu planning.
Delicious and Healthy Caldo Tlalpeño
Guard yourself from seasonal flu eating this healthy and lip-smacking chicken soup!
Pan de Muerto
Indulge in these quintessential Day of the Dead Mexican pastries that will not disappoint!
Chicharrón de Rib Eye
Our most delicious beef tacos yet! Rich, decadent but so easy to make. Whether you are celebrating something special with a few friends or just want to enjoy a great meal with few ingredients to awesome results, this recipe is calling your name.
Every Day is #Taco Tuesday!
Just because we say so, but also because I have never known a single person who doesn’t like Tacos! These are our most popular recipes. If you already made them, fix them again and if you haven’t, I promise you will not regret it and your family definitely will be delighted! Piscitarian? We have this […]
Happy 4th of July!
Wondering about your 4th of July menu? We’ve got you covered!
Watermelon Agua Fresca (or Cocktail)
Thumb your nose at the scorching heat with this Watermelon Agua Fresca (or Cocktail). Kick back, chillax and enjoy!
Veracruz-Style Shrimp Cocktail
Yes, you can make this delicious Veracruz-Style Shrimp Cocktail and enjoy it in 15 minutes or less!
Spicy Chile de Árbol Salsa
I have news for you: Salsas? Highly adaptable. You don’t have to resign yourself to crave it but then fear it will be so hot that you must add only a nanoparticle to your food. No, siree. You can make this Spicy Chile de Árbol Salsa as hot as you want. Are you brave at […]
Chipotle BBQ Stuffed Pineapple
This showstopping Chipotle BBQ Stuffed Pineapple is perfect for kicking off grilling season. It doesn’t hurt it’s so tasty either!
Exquisitely Decadent Mexican Flan
Rarely does a dessert with so few ingredients reach the glorious deliciousness level of Mexican Flan. You’ll know I am not exaggerating once you taste it. You’re welcome!
Brunch Baked Huevos Rancheros
Fast, easy to make and extremely satisfying, these Brunch Baked Huevos Rancheros will not disappoint!
Ensenada Fish Tacos
What is better than your usual go-to fish? These flavorful and easy Ensenada Fish Tacos! Make it a team project and engage the family to eat and enjoy.
Mexican Chocolate Custard Pots
Tired of baking but still craving chocolate? These Mexican Chocolate Custard Pots are here to save the day!
Steak Rolls in Ancho Sauce
These Steak Rolls in Ancho Sauce are delicious, nutritious, prepped in 10 minutes and ready to eat in 20!
Pastor Shrimp-Pineapple Skewers
Are you itching to start that grill? And would you like to start the warm season with a recipe that has it all, sweet, savory, spicy? You are a cook after my own heart and these Pastor Shrimp-Pineapple Skewers are calling your name so loud! In the first place, I need to make some preliminary […]
Immunity Boosting Hibiscus Iced Tea
What if I told you there is an elixir to boost your immune system among many other benefits, that is also delicious? This is it!
Easy and Versatile Mexican Picadillo
Do you have 1 lb of ground beef, pork or turkey? Prepare this Easy and Versatile Picadillo in a jiffy and enjoy it in no time.
Got Leftover Rotisserie Chicken? Make Any (or all) of these 5 Mexican Dishes
These dishes are perfect to finally use that shredded chicken you have in the freezer or the leftovers from the rotisserie one you got and are about to throw away!
Potato and Chorizo Tacos
Enjoy these savory tacos with your favorite salsa without spending hours cooking.
Foil Packet Mexican Street Corn
You have never truly tasted Mexican-style corn until you’ve tried Mexican Street Corn, especially when you just assemble a packet and throw it on the grill!
Mexican Chorizo, Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos
Why spend your summer cooking when there are quick, easy and delicious recipes like these ridiculously delish Mexican Chorizo, Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos? Brace yourself for the “avalanche” of praise.
Mexican-Style Ceviche 4 Ways
With temperatures fast rising to scorching levels, you will find yourself both refreshed and nourished by this fantastic dish that will also delightfully tantalize your taste buds.
Easy Huskless Tamales
No time or patience to deal with corn husks but you love tamales? This recipe is the answer to your prayers!
Crispy and Delicious Chicken Taquitos
These Crispy and Delicious Chicken Taquitos are satisfying at so many levels that you will find yourself making them often.
Poblano Chile Green Rice
Tired of Spanish Rice? Try this Poblano Chile Green Rice for a refreshing and very satisfying alternative!
Queso Fundido with Chorizo
Tuesday! It’s a good day to indulge in some delicious Queso Fundido with Chorizo, easily prepared in a cast-iron skillet, on the stove top!
Poblano Rajas with Cream and Cheese
Other than Chipotles, few ingredients in the Mexican cuisine can rival Chile Poblano in tantalizing the tongue with its tasty smoky flavor. Poblano Rajas with Cream and Cheese is a dish you will find yourself revisiting very often.
Great Spring “Free Tamales” Event
“Free Tamales” is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Seize it, here’s how!
Mojo Pork with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Looking for something both delicious and easy to fix for next Taco Tuesday? Look no further, this is it!
Very Healthy Nopalitos Salad
Extremely versatile and filling, the humble Nopal plant has plenty to offer not only in terms of flavor but also as one of the most inexpensive healthy foods in existence.
Green Salsa and Chicken Tamales
Today is a good day to be adventurous in the kitchen and pamper yourself and your family by making this hyper-yummy tamales!
A Brief History of Tamales
A masa dough riddle wrapped in mystery corn husks, inside the enigma of the steaming pot? I think not! Tamales are very easy to prepare. Follow our step-by-step directions and you’ll see!
Killer Red Chilaquiles
In the blink of an eye or, rather, in the time it takes to open a can, get these tasty Killer Red Chilaquiles ready to eat and enjoy!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Who needs store-bought salsa when you can make this versatile and flavorful Tomatillo Salsa Verde in under 5 minutes?
Homemade Tacos al Pastor
Have a taste of old Mexico without leaving the comfort of your house with these Homemade Tacos al Pastor.
Tomato and Chile de Árbol Salsa
Homemade salsas enhance, enrich, tantalize our taste buds and are healthy to boot! Pair with eggs, tacos, beans, or soups. The sky is the limit!
Green Posole (Pozole Verde)
Green Posole, both comforting and tasteful, is so easy to make! If you are looking for a “what-to-make-for-supper-tonight” sign, this is it!
Crock Pot Birria
This flavorful dish, perfect for warm and cold weather alike, will free up tons of time when made in the slow cooker.
Slow-Cooker Cochinita Pibil
Authentic, check. Delicious, check. Comforting and satisfying, check. Easy, check. Slow-Cooker Cochinita Pibil, what’s not to love?
Best of Two Worlds Cornbread
There is no turning back once you taste this deliciously different version of the traditional Cornbread.
Caldo de Olla
Cold outside? Find comfort in this traditional Mexican dish.
Habanero and Red Onion Salsa
Would this recipe rate high on the Scoville scale? That is entirely up to you; you control how much habanero you add, so don’t let the title intimidate you.
Real Deal Guacamole
One of the most celebrated recipes of the Mexican Gastronomy Hall of Fame, Guacamole is not only healthy (when prepared this way) but also wildly popular in the USA.
Chilpachole de Jaiba (Spicy Crab Soup)
Chilpachole de Jaiba is the perfect dish when it’s cold outside and you want to try something that is both new and comforting.
Lightning-Fast Red Chicken Pozole
Groundhog Phil is still undecided. We are not and we are decidedly having this Lightning-Fast Red Chicken Pozole tonight!
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