I can’t count how many times I’ve sat in my grandmother’s kitchen making Red Pork Tamales. I don’t have enough fingers and toes. Lol. All of us crowded in her tiny kitchen smearing and filling and folding. There are hours of stories that will forever be with me. This is where I tell you that my family is from Durango, Mexico, and every family, every town has their own version, their own recipe. Adapt this recipe to make it your own. Don't forget to Watch the … [Read More...]
Champurrado + VIDEO
It’s not Christmas until there is a tamal in one hand and a cup of champurrado in the other. I have seen different recipes for this drink, but there is none better than my mom’s. During one of her visits, I asked her to teach me her secret on how to make this authentic … [Read More...]
Grilled Herb Potatoes
Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Kingsford to show you how to grill all year long. As always, all opinions are mine and mine alone. Living in Southern California has its perks. No shoveling snow. No extreme weather storms. Best of all, we get to grill all year long. … [Read More...]
Mexican Christmas Foods
Brighten up your Holiday table with these delicious Mexican Christmas foods. This list of recipes is sure to please your guests and make your celebrations truly memorable. Here's a List of Mexican Christmas Foods Every Mexican Christmas Foods lover knows that tamales … [Read More...]
Beef Tamales, or Tamales de Res + VIDEO
As a kid, we would sit at the table. Take the first bite of beef tamales, and we always had to say, “These are the BEST tamales ever!” My mom, my grandma, or whoever cooked them would smile and sheepishly look away. The next day, more tamales from another cook, and we would … [Read More...]
Funny Mexican T-Shirts
My little town of Coronado, California is a big tourist destination. People wear the craziest T-shirts! I usually go home belly laughing. When my brain is fried from too much stress (happens more often than I’d like to admit), I like to read funny Mexican T-Shirts. They make … [Read More...]
Buñuelos (Mexican Fritters) + VIDEO
This post is very special to me because of my mom. My mom jumped on a train and came to visit me and my family by herself. I asked her to make buñuelos, and she happily accepted. In a nutshell, Bunuelos are made from a sweet flour dough that has been fried and sprinkled with … [Read More...]
Caldo de Camarón – Mexican Shrimp Soup
Caldo de Camarón is a delicious and flavorful Mexican soup. My grandmother made it during Lent, but you can make it all year long. She had her own food during Lent - Pescado a la Verazcruzana, Camarones a la Diabla, and everyone’s favorite, Capirotada. She was very … [Read More...]
Pozole Blanco (Chicken Pozole) + VIDEO
Pozole Blanco is one of those dishes that brings a big smile to my face. Just the thought of coming home to the nostalgic aroma of this soup takes me back to memories of Durango, Mexico. It's a comfort food that I love to make for my family. I don't think this recipe is hard … [Read More...]
Mexican Gluten-Free Christmas Recipes
Have yourself a Merry Mexican Christmas with these gluten-free foods. From side dishes to desserts, These recipes are so delicious and so flavorful. You’ll never guess they are gluten-free. Don’t be a dork, cook up some pork! These Pork Tamales are a perfect … [Read More...]
Sopa de Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Soup)
My son loves riding his bike, video games, and lentil soup. Yes, you read that right - lentils. Once he came home from school, and he smelled a pot of Sopa de Lentejas (or Mexican Lentil Soup), cooking in the kitchen. His response, “Oh yeah! Soup!” Who knew lentils would … [Read More...]
