Pescado a la Veracruzana, or Veracruz-Style Fish, is a yummy and healthy dish with tons of flavor. Not too spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve with rice. Once when I lived in Tabasco, Mexico, my friend, Esme, wanted to do a road trip to Veracruz. We jumped in Esme’s old, beat up truck and started on the 5-hour drive. There was no AC in the truck. Despite the intense heat and humidity of Southern Mexico, we rolled the windows down. After a few hours, we were drenched in sweat … [Read More...]
Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Spice up your menu plan with these Mexican Vegetarian Recipes. Whether you are watching your weight, celebrating Meatless Monday, or simply want more variety in your meals, these recipes are sure to inspire you. I am always publishing Mexican Vegetarian Recipes, but I don’t always label them as “vegetarian” or “meatless.” I decided to gather […]
Tostada de Atún + VIDEO
Tostada de Atún (Tuna Tostada) is a budget-friendly, light, and delicious recipe. Ready in minutes, this Mexican dish is a great meal for busy weeknights. Watch the VIDEO or follow the step-by-step tutorial below to make this yummy recipe at home. I’m all about cheap, easy, and delicious recipes. I feed two guys – my […]
Ancho Chile
What is an ancho chile? It is one of the most popular dried chiles in Mexico and in Southwestern cuisine. This mild and earthy chile is extremely versatile and used as the base for many stews, sauces, and more. What is an Ancho Chile? There are some dried chiles that I can’t be without. Just […]
Easy Easter Dessert Recipe – Fluffy Marshmallow Fruit Salad
This easy-to-make Fluffy Marshmallow Fruit Salad can be prepared and refrigerated up to 36 hours before your Easter festivities. Fold, serve, and your Easter dessert is ready! I have been so busy with my work and life in general that I had not realized the impending holiday. Easter, or Pascua , is here! Here is […]
Conchas Bread Pudding (Capirotada de Conchas) + VIDEO
Conchas Bread Pudding (Capirotada de Conchas) is a delicious and decadent dessert. A perfect way to end any Mexican meal. It is also a different and delectable way to use everyone’s favorite Mexican sweet bread, conchas. Watch the VIDEO or follow the pictures to make this recipe. As a kid, I always looked forward to […]
Mexican Recipes for Lent
Whether you’re a devout Catholic or not, you can’t argue against these amazingly delicious Mexican Recipes for Lent. In Mexico, you will even see Mexican restaurants adapt their menu. If you’re lucky enough to find a restaurant that serves beef or chicken on Fridays and Sundays, you will undoubtedly gain a few stares from the […]
California Burrito + VIDEO
A California Burrito is a real San Diego treat. Grilled carne asada with french fries and all the fixings wrapped up inside a large flour tortilla. It is incredibly tasty and absolutely delicious. Watch the video to learn how to make this yummy San Diego favorite. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Rumba Meats, […]
Licuado de Nopal + VIDEO
Cactus Pineapple Smoothie (Licuado de Nopal) is a yummy and healthy drink that is said to help with weight loss, supports blood sugar levels, and improves digestion. Watch the VIDEO or check out the step-by-step pictures below to learn how to remove the thorns from a cactus paddle and make this nutrient-rich beverage. After the […]
20 Tomatillo Recipes
Here are 20 Tomatillo Recipes that are amazingly delicious and one hundred percent delectable. This green fruit is used to make tangy, tart, and tantalizing dishes that will fulfill your culinary wishes. Tomatillos are not green tomatoes. Even though the name in Spanish literally means “little tomatoes,” they are not baby tomatoes. They are fruit […]
Pan de Elote (Mexican Sweet Corn Cake)
Pan de Elote, or Mexican Sweet Corn Cake, is a moist and delicious treat. Very different from the American cornbread that we all know and love. Save room for this yummy dessert. You will even want seconds. Or have it for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. There’s no wrong way to eat this classic […]