This Homemade Huaraches recipe is a keeper! My dad and I used to go to a restaurant in Baja California that made some the size of my head. Not kidding you! My favorite way to top these oval-shaped masa cakes: Chorizo con Papas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and lots of … [Read more...]
Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca
Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca is SO good! You guys, you’re going to love this drink. When it’s hot outside, nothing quenches your thirst like a big glass of this drink … with lots of ice, of course! Delicious, refreshing, and simply delightful. Make a big batch. It'll be … [Read more...]
Enchiladas Rojas (or Red Enchiladas)
Serve me a plate of Enchiladas Rojas, or Red Enchiladas, and I’m one happy gal! This is how my mom, my grandma, and everyone I know in my family makes them. Fried corn tortillas, then dipped in a tasty and rich chile sauce, stuffed with cheese…. Mmm! Deliciousness in … [Read more...]
Abuelita Chocolate Frosting
Abuelita Chocolate Frosting.. YES PLEASE! My son requested a yellow cake with chocolate frosting for his birthday cake. I couldn’t give him any ordinary frosting. This one has a distinct cinnamon taste that any Mexican would recognize. Creamy, sweet, and absolutely … [Read more...]
Rajas con Crema (Roasted Poblanos in Cream Sauce)
Rajas con Crema is good any day, every day! I'm drooling just thinking about that sauce. Ooey gooey cheesy goodness oooooozing out of a tortilla. YEAH, THAT!! It's not spicy at all. Roasted peppers in a creamy sauce that is to die for. Serve with tortillas as tacos or … [Read more...]
Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca)
Agua de Fresa (or Strawberry Agua Fresca) is so incredibly YUMMY! Going to the ice cream shop in Mexico is a BIG treat. A huge assortment of paletas (popsicles) and a variety of agua frescas side by side. Both are so tempting. Both equally delicious. It’s SO hard to … [Read more...]
Papas con Huevos
Papas con Huevos (or in English, Potatoes and Eggs) is the breakfast of champions at my house. It hits all the notes - easy, delicious, and I know my family will enjoy it. My guys can be picky eaters, but they love this recipe. Drizzle some salsa or make into tacos. Grab … [Read more...]
Sincronizadas
Sincronzidas to save the day! When I don’t know what to make or I’m rushing around, I know this recipe has got my back. In a nutshell, this is a ham and cheese quesadilla made on a flour tortilla. You only need 3 ingredients, and it is ready in a snap. I mean, what’s not … [Read more...]
Elotes Mexicanos (Mexican Street Corn)
Elotes Mexicanos … YUM! I’m a sucker for Mexican Street Corn. I usually end up with mayo and chile all over my face. That’s part of the fun of it though. They’re messy but SO GOOD! One bite and you’ll fall in love too! Add tons of chile powder to mine. It’s deliciousness … [Read more...]
Mexican Fried Bananas
Mexican Fried Bananas - I used to live in Southern Mexico (Tabasco, to be exact) where bananas grow wild just like the monkeys. No. Not kidding. I fell in love with this dessert at first bite. So yummy and so delicious. The best part is that it is ready in minutes. All … [Read more...]
Baked Potato Flautas
Baked Potato Flautas - One of my favorite guilty pleasures is this Mexican appetizer. I usually fry them for that extra crunch. Let’s keep it real though… We can’t always eat that way. This version is less sinful but still DELICIOUS. Serve with salsa for dipping and enjoy … [Read more...]
Apple Empanadas
Apple Empanadas are near and dear to my heart. My father’s family owns a ranch in Durango, Mexico. We mainly grow APPLES! When it’s harvest time, it’s apple jam, apple wine, and you guessed it, these yummy hand pies. The filling is so so yummy. Add to the dough and bake … [Read more...]
