Pollo Verde Tacos
Tacos are a great dish for spring and summer because they are quick and easy and don't require a lot of cooking time. You can fill them with just about anything, but some of my favorite fillings are in...
View ArticleClassic Pinto Beans
Beans are a staple in my families house and these ones are slow-cooked with onion and garlic to bring out the rich and hearty flavors. These Pinto Beans are wonderful as a side dish, but can be eaten...
View ArticleShredded Beef Tamales
These delicious Shredded Beef Tamales are stuffed with succulent slow-cooked shredded beef simmered with annato, cumin and red chile. They are great to make ahead for a potluck or barbecue, just wrap...
View ArticleTamales stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
Try these flavorful Chicken and Cheese Tamales for your next family gathering. Whether it's over the dinner table or at a party, they are a definite crowd-pleaser. They are made with masa dough and...
View ArticleChicken Soup with Lime
Most people would not think of eating a bowl of hearty stew when it's 100 degrees outside. Nor does a cool, refreshing salad seem like the right choice in the middle of a snowstorm. However, this light...
View ArticleEmpanadas
These flaky pastries are perfect for a meal or even a snack. First you make the Dough and then you can stuff it with all sorts of things, from meat to fruit. Here is a delicious Beef Empanada Filling...
View ArticleEsquites- Mexican Corn with Butter
If you love corn, then you will love the simplicity of this classic Mexican side dish called Esquites. All you need is the freshest corn you can find, some fresh butter and a bit of salt. It is so...
View ArticleAll About Corn
Corn is one of the most important staples in current Mexican cuisine next to rice and beans. Corn is used to make nixtamal, masa and masa harina which is used to make things like tortillas and tamal...
View ArticleFresh Salsa with Mango
This fresh and fruity Mango Salsa is sweet, refreshing and packed with good-for-you ingredients. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips and you've got the perfect springtime snack. It's also...
View ArticleChia Seeds- Mexican Superfood
Chia seeds were regarded by the Aztecs as being so nutritionally complete, they could virtually live off of them. The seeds were used in ceremonies and also as currency. Chia seeds are much more than...
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