Mexican Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Easy Flan
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.
Tres Leches Cake
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.
Tamales
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.
Easy Spanish Rice
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Mexican Menu Ideas
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.
How to Make Chile Relleno
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.
Easy Enchiladas
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!
How to Make Enchiladas
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.
Chile Verde- Chicken or Pork
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.
Tamale Dough
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.
Day of the Dead
Learn more about this bright and festive holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico. find out about customs, traditions and recipes for Dia de los Muertos.
Learn more about this bright and festive holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico. find out about customs, traditions and recipes for Dia de los Muertos.
Chilied Corn
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.
Beef Empanada Filling
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.
Shrimp Ceviche
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!
Arroz con Leche
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Although Thanksgiving is a traditional North American Holiday, it is becoming more common to have non-traditional items on your dinner table. Try these Mexican recipes this year for an unforgettable menu.
Although Thanksgiving is a traditional North American Holiday, it is becoming more common to have non-traditional items on your dinner table. Try these Mexican recipes this year for an unforgettable menu.
Tamale Fillings
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.
Easy Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
Apple Empanadas
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.
Flour Tortillas
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!
How to Make Salsa
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.
Pan Dulce
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.
Green Chile Recipes
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.
Posole
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.
Albondigas
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.
Champurrado
A lovely Mexican hot chocolate infused with subtle flavors of anise and piloncillo. It is thickened with masa and a special tool called a molinillo is used to add froth.
A lovely Mexican hot chocolate infused with subtle flavors of anise and piloncillo. It is thickened with masa and a special tool called a molinillo is used to add froth.
Birria Family Recipe
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.
Sugar Skulls
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Sugar Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial that shows you each step to making sugar skulls.
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Sugar Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial that shows you each step to making sugar skulls.
Salsa Verde
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.
Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?
Horchata
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with
Heating Tortillas
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.
Sweet Potatoes
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.
Easy Breakfast Burrito
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.
Chile Rellenos Step-By-Step
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.
Non-Alcoholic Cool Drinks
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.
Empanada Dough
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.
How to Fold a Burrito
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.
Chorizo Pumpkin Soup
A warm and satisfying creamy soup with chunks of chorizo and onion.
A warm and satisfying creamy soup with chunks of chorizo and onion.
Chile Colorado
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.
Holiday Recipes
These menu and appetizer ideas are traditional holiday fare in Mexico.
These menu and appetizer ideas are traditional holiday fare in Mexico.
How to Wrap a Tamale
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions
Mexican Wedding Cakes (Cookies
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration or just for a snack. These Mexican Wedding Cakes are airy, crunchy and flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration or just for a snack. These Mexican Wedding Cakes are airy, crunchy and flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.
Introduction to Mexican Food
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!
Chicken Enchiladas Verde
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.
Atole
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Bolillos
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.
Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
Alternate Burrito Folding
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.
Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.
Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
Capirotada
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
Pan de Muerto
This lightly sweet bread is a delicious addition to any Las Dias de Las Muertas (Day of the Dead) offering or celebration.
This lightly sweet bread is a delicious addition to any Las Dias de Las Muertas (Day of the Dead) offering or celebration.
Bunuelos
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.
Savory Sopes
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.
Mango Salsa
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Mango salsa is the perfect summer time recipe that can be used as an appetizer, snack or topping.
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Mango salsa is the perfect summer time recipe that can be used as an appetizer, snack or topping.
How To Roast Chiles
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.
Quick Basic Salsa
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Huevos Rancheros
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.
Top Fall Recipes
A selection of delicious and satisfying Mexican recipes that will warm you up on a chilly day.
A selection of delicious and satisfying Mexican recipes that will warm you up on a chilly day.
Refried beans
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.
Step-By-Step Corn Tortillas
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.
Rosca de Reyes
This Christmas bread, also known as "three kings bread" is wreath shaped and has a babay Jesus doll baked inside.
This Christmas bread, also known as "three kings bread" is wreath shaped and has a babay Jesus doll baked inside.
Aqua Fresca
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.
Mexican Cheeses
Information on different varieties of Mexican cheeses, including fresh cheese and melting cheese.
Information on different varieties of Mexican cheeses, including fresh cheese and melting cheese.
The Flavors of Mexico
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.
Candy Skulls
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.
Queso Dip
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.
Spicy Pickled Carrots
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.
Menudo
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.
Candied Pumpkin
A new recipe for pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. A great alternative to yams.
A new recipe for pumpkin cooked with brown sugar. A great alternative to yams.
Burrito Fillings
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.
Correct Spelling of Chiles
Ever wonder what the correct spelling of this Mexican staple is?
Ever wonder what the correct spelling of this Mexican staple is?
Adobo Sauce
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
Sopaipillas
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.
Make Nixtamal
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Ingredients of Mexico
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.
Simple Guacamole
This recipe for guacamole is full of texture and flavor and is a perfect appetizer served with chips.
This recipe for guacamole is full of texture and flavor and is a perfect appetizer served with chips.
Mexican Pizza
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.
Chiles En Nogada
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.
Jumil
A little "Stinkbug" caught and eaten live or used in other dishes in a small Mexican town called Taxco.
A little "Stinkbug" caught and eaten live or used in other dishes in a small Mexican town called Taxco.
Seed and Dice a Tomato
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.
Chicken Rojo
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.
Shredded Beef
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
How To Find Authentic Ingredie
You don't actually have to travel to Mexico to find all of those unusual ingredients. You may be surprised how easy it is to locate them in your own neighborhood.
You don't actually have to travel to Mexico to find all of those unusual ingredients. You may be surprised how easy it is to locate them in your own neighborhood.
Picadillo
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.
Machaca Con Huevos
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Virgin Pomegranate Sangria
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.
Plantains con Crema
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!
Gordita
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.
Spanish Rice Step-by-Step
Learn to make Spanish Rice with a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.
Learn to make Spanish Rice with a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.
Arroz con Frijoles Negra
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.
Basic Esquites
A delicious recipe for a classic Mexican corn dish. Made with fresh corn and butter, you can't beat the simplicity.
A delicious recipe for a classic Mexican corn dish. Made with fresh corn and butter, you can't beat the simplicity.
Pork Tamalitos
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.
Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Carne Asada
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.
All-Purpose Mexican Seasoning
Delicious and zesty, it makes a perfect seasoning for all meats or anywhere that you want that authentic Mexican flavor.
Delicious and zesty, it makes a perfect seasoning for all meats or anywhere that you want that authentic Mexican flavor.
Lime Margaritas
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.
Carnitas
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.
Seasoned Ground Beef
A quick and easy seasoning great for tacos, burritos, salads and more.
A quick and easy seasoning great for tacos, burritos, salads and more.
Cajeta- Milk Candy
A thick, sweet candy, almost like caramel and very simple to make. It is usually used as a topping for ice cream or a filling for cakes and candies. Also known as dulce de leche.
A thick, sweet candy, almost like caramel and very simple to make. It is usually used as a topping for ice cream or a filling for cakes and candies. Also known as dulce de leche.
Beginners Guide to Tamales
An easy way to learn the art of making tamales
An easy way to learn the art of making tamales
Tamale Steamer
A tamale steamer makes a great addition to any kitchen and makes a great gift for any Mexican food lover.
A tamale steamer makes a great addition to any kitchen and makes a great gift for any Mexican food lover.
Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Savory Sopes Topping Ideas
A list of delicious toppings for your sopes. Each recipe fills about 40 sopes. Make several different toppings for a variety of sopes appetizers.
A list of delicious toppings for your sopes. Each recipe fills about 40 sopes. Make several different toppings for a variety of sopes appetizers.
Mexican White Rice
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.
Breakfast Enchiladas
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.
Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
Cilantro Dressing
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.
Mexican Cooking Equipment
A description of different types of cookware commonly used in Mexican cooking.
A description of different types of cookware commonly used in Mexican cooking.
How to Fry Cheese
A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.
A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.
Quick Quesadillas
These quesadillas are simple to make and taste great. Filled with melting cheese, onions and peppers they make a great snack or a meal.
These quesadillas are simple to make and taste great. Filled with melting cheese, onions and peppers they make a great snack or a meal.
Turkey Empanada Filling
A unique recipe featuring turkey, raisins, and seasonings inside a crispy dough shell.
A unique recipe featuring turkey, raisins, and seasonings inside a crispy dough shell.
Quick Carne Asada
Carne Adada is usualy grilled, but when a grill is not possible, this quick stovetop version is just as good.
Carne Adada is usualy grilled, but when a grill is not possible, this quick stovetop version is just as good.
Barbacoa
A translation and definition of this cooking term
A translation and definition of this cooking term
Rompope
A perfect drink for the holidays, a Mexican egg-nog.
A perfect drink for the holidays, a Mexican egg-nog.
Cooking Methods
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.
Enselada Fresca
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.
Black Beans
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.
Mexican Style Chicken Parmesan
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.
Appetizer Platter
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers
Mexican Quiche
A spicy and flavorful version of the traditional quiche. Easy to make and even easier to eat.
A spicy and flavorful version of the traditional quiche. Easy to make and even easier to eat.
Biscochitos
Lovely anise flavored cookies usually shaped in a fleur de lis, however, other shapes can be used.
Lovely anise flavored cookies usually shaped in a fleur de lis, however, other shapes can be used.
Sugar Skulls made by Readers Elvira and Doris
Sugar Skulls made by Readers Elvira and Doris
Sugar Skulls made by Readers Elvira and Doris
Mexican Style Casserole
This chicken dish is flavored with traditional Mexican seasonings and is easily baked in one dish.
This chicken dish is flavored with traditional Mexican seasonings and is easily baked in one dish.
Piloncillo
A description and definition of this Mexican sugar
A description and definition of this Mexican sugar
Low-Carb and Mexican Cuisine
A selection of recipes that have ingredients that are already low-carb.
A selection of recipes that have ingredients that are already low-carb.
Chicken Avocado Soup
A light chicken broth is the perfect compliment to the chunks of chicken and the smooth avocado.
A light chicken broth is the perfect compliment to the chunks of chicken and the smooth avocado.
Michelada
A Mexican beer cocktail including lime juice and hot chile sauce.
A Mexican beer cocktail including lime juice and hot chile sauce.
Basic Chilaquiles
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old and stale tortilla chips.
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old and stale tortilla chips.
Jalapeno Refried Black Beans
For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.
For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.
Papadzules
A yummy dish of warmed tortillas stuffed with hard-boiled eggs and topped with a pumpkin seed sauce.
A yummy dish of warmed tortillas stuffed with hard-boiled eggs and topped with a pumpkin seed sauce.
Mexican Omelet
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.
Water Bath
A description of how to create a water bath. Use a water bath for flan, Mexican cheesecake and also for canning.
A description of how to create a water bath. Use a water bath for flan, Mexican cheesecake and also for canning.
Carne Asada Tacos
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.
Ranchero Sauce
A tomato and chile based traditional sauce.
A tomato and chile based traditional sauce.
Pibil Pollo
A wonderful chicken dish often consumed in the Yucutan. This recipe uses banana leaves and bitter orange which are easily found in a Latin market.
A wonderful chicken dish often consumed in the Yucutan. This recipe uses banana leaves and bitter orange which are easily found in a Latin market.
Nachos
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.
Hot Salsa
This recipe is extremely hot, yet flavorful. If you can handle the heat, you will be coming back for more.
This recipe is extremely hot, yet flavorful. If you can handle the heat, you will be coming back for more.
Cascade of Skulls
A collection of festively decorated sugar skulls.
A collection of festively decorated sugar skulls.
Mexican Chocolate Sauce
A great topper for your helado (ice cream) or for dipping churros in. It's very simple and sure to make your dessert authentic.
A great topper for your helado (ice cream) or for dipping churros in. It's very simple and sure to make your dessert authentic.
Mexican Wedding Cakes
A light and crispy cookie made with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar.
A light and crispy cookie made with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar.
Chorizo
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
Leftover Turkey Recipes
Need to use up that extra turkey? Here are some recipe ideas to help.
Need to use up that extra turkey? Here are some recipe ideas to help.
Shopping for Tamales
Print this handy list to take shopping so you don't forget anything.
Print this handy list to take shopping so you don't forget anything.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.
Breakfast Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!
Easy Sangrita
A spicy tomato drink sipped alternately with premium tequila.
A spicy tomato drink sipped alternately with premium tequila.
Low-Fat and Mexican Cuisine
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.