Back in Mexico, when we wanted beans, one of us kids would lug an empty stock pot to the tortilleria and pick up freshly made tortillas and frijoles de la olla.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 … [Read more...]
Healthy Mexican Recipes
There are several Healthy Mexican recipes that are good for you and still full of flavor.
Light and delicious. Yes, these type of recipes exist!
Some reader favorites include: Licuado de Nopal, Mexican Lentil Soup, How to Cook Pinto Beans.
Avocado Mango Salsa + VIDEO
The other day at the grocery store and saw a super sale. Mangoes and avocados were only 50 cents each. SAY WHAT?!Just a few weeks ago, avocados were $2 each, and you couldn’t even find mangoes on the shelves.I grabbed a few of each. I knew exactly what I wanted to … [Read more...]
Pescado a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Fish)
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
