Side Dishes

Pumpkin simmered in piloncillo (a Mexican sugar) is sweet and delicious. Calabaza en tacha also makes a great alternative to sweet yams.

Everything you need to know about this popular Mexican side dish.

A step-by-step guide on how to make rajas, a delicious dish of green onions and chiles.

A rich and savory side dish made by cooking roasted green chiles and onions in heavy cream.

Mexican Rice is a wonderful side dish for your favorite Mexican meal, and this recipe has a touch of lime juice to add a refreshing and tangy flavor.

This rice is hot and spicy and will add a kick to your meal.

Flavorful and zesty this Mexican rice recipe makes the perfect side dish to your favorite meal.

A delicious and flavorful side dish perfect to accompany any Mexican beef dish.

A delicious recipe for a classic Mexican corn dish. Made with fresh corn and butter, you can't beat the simplicity.

Pinto beans are a delicious and hearty side dish that goes perfectly with Northern Mexican dishes where the pinto bean is very popular.

A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.

This slightly sweet and flavorful black beans are the perfect side to any Mexican meal.

A flavorful dish to serve as an accompaniment to your main dish.

These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.

This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.

A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.

For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.

A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.

An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.

A great companion to any Mexican entree. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.

A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.

Great as a topper for fajita's or as a side dish for chicken. Easy to make and great tasting.

This is so easy to make, you'll wonder how you ever made tacos without this savory side dish.