Frijoles de la Olla reminds me of lugging an empty stock pot to the local tortilleria. They sold tortillas and beans. Lucky for us, the owner of the store was in love with our aunt, and he would give us a warm tortilla to “butter us up”. Once he gave my cousin a lollipop, and that’s when we all fought to visit our future tío. (Tío = uncle) ;) I think at first we loved him more than my aunt did. He would come over for dinner in his freshly pressed shirt, his best sombrero, and shined … [Read More...]
Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup) + VIDEO
Caldo de Pollo, or Mexican Chicken Soup - Mmmmm! Coming home with soaking wet feet after a day of struggling with your umbrella in the wind and enjoying a bowl of this incredibly COMFORTING soup. Yes that! No penicillin needed to heal the heart and calm the mind. Just … [Read More...]
Nopales con Chorizo
Nopales con Chorizo (or Mexican Chorizo with Cactus) - You're going to love this recipe! In my fridge, you’ll almost always find homemade chorizo. I will cook the entire package and save some for later. Same thing with nopales, or cactus. I make a big batch and put … [Read More...]
Atole de Chocolate (Mexican Chocolate Atole) + VIDEO
Atole de Chocolate is perfect for those bone chilling, butt-freezing cold, and you-can’t-feel-your-face days. Brrrr! Just even the thought of that makes me cringe. Please do not confuse this with Champurrado. Champurrado is made with masa harina and chocolate. It is … [Read More...]
Pork Chile Rellenos
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with the National Pork Board. Pork Chile Rellenos is so good! I mean, who doesn’t love a good relleno?! When I think of a special family meal, this recipe comes to mind. The yummy pork filling and roasted poblano … [Read More...]
Cotija Cheese: Substitutes, Recipes, Uses
Cotija is a salty and crumbly Mexican cheese. It makes a perfect topping for tacos, enchiladas, and more! What is Cotija Cheese? There are so many Mexican cheeses. Cotija Cheese is just one of many yummy cheeses from south of the border. Cotija is a very popular … [Read More...]
Camarones con Calabacitas
Camarones con Calabacitas (Shrimp with Mexican Squash) is a dish I make ALL THE TIME. Mainly because it’s so versatile. I will make a big pot of Calabacitas a la Mexicana, and later in the week, I add chicken, fish, or shrimp for a quick meal. This shrimp version is so … [Read More...]
Spiked Agua de Pepino
Spiked Agua de Pepino (or Spiked Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca) .. in one word, YUM! I’ve been wanting to write this recipe forever. Each time I share an agua fresca recipe on social media, someone always comments about adding vodka or tequila for those of you 21+. Super … [Read More...]
Mexican Charcuterie Board
How I started putting together a Mexican Charcuterie Board nearly daily … My son would get home from school and run to the cupboard. Cookies, chips, granola bars. One day, I decided to put out a small assortment of cheese, fruits, and meats on the kitchen island. … [Read More...]
Nutella Stuffed Conchas
This Nutella Stuffed Conchas recipe is for all my fellow chocolate lovers. The first time I had this dessert was in Mexico. MIND BLOWN! How to describe it? Insanely, OMG, where-have-you-been-all-my life good. It’s so easy to make too. Just one bite and you’ll be in … [Read More...]
Chicken in Guajillo Sauce
Chicken in Guajillo Sauce is a total winner! Or in Spanish: Pollo en Salsa Guajillo. This is one of my absolute favorite family meals for many reasons. It’s a one pot dinner - less washing to do. YAY! It’s super tasty, and you can make the sauce ahead of time for a no … [Read More...]
