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    Mexican Basics

    Authentic Mexican cooking starts with the basics. From fluffy arroz mexicano and corn tortillas to flavorful beans, fresh salsas, and everyday essentials, these traditional recipes are the foundation of the family meals served in kitchens across Mexico.

    • A refreshing glass of horchata with ice and a metal straw, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. In the background, there’s a bowl of brown sugar and a bundle of cinnamon sticks on a light cloth, completing this inviting horchata scene.
      Authentic Horchata Recipe (agua de horchata)
    • A bowl of Sopa de Fideo noodle soup with a spoon sits beside a Lotería card, mini sombrero, and small Mexican-themed trinkets on a wooden table.
      Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
    • A bowl of bright red enchilada sauce with a spoon inside sits on a wooden surface. Next to the bowl are dried red chilies.
      Chile Guajillo Sauce
    • A blue bowl of Frijoles Charros bean soup with sausage slices, topped with fresh jalapeño slices, sits on a matching plate. Cilantro and extra jalapeño slices are nearby on a wooden table. A spoon is in the background.
      Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
    • Two Carne Asada Street Tacos with beef, green salsa, and chopped onions on corn tortillas are served alongside grilled green onions, nopales salad, and fresh cilantro on a vibrant purple plate with lime wedges nearby.
      Carne Asada Street Tacos
    • A glass jar filled with chiles en vinagre—pickled jalapeño slices in brine—sits on a wooden surface next to fresh cilantro leaves.
      Pickled Jalapeños (Chiles en Vinagre)
    • Open jar of red Adobo Sauce on a wooden surface, surrounded by dried chili peppers, a garlic bulb, a cinnamon stick, and two sealed jars filled with the same sauce.
      Mexican Adobo Sauce
    • Diced potatoes cooked with a reddish-brown spiced mixture of chorizo con papas, garnished with chopped herbs, in a metal pan.
      Chorizo con Papas (Mexican Chorizo and Potatoes)
    • A clay mug with a decorative orange and black pattern holds a dark beverage, prepared using a traditional Cafe de Olla Recipe, with a cinnamon stick resting inside. The mug sits on a wooden surface.
      Café de Olla Recipe (Mexican Coffee)
    • A glass jar filled with sliced Mexican Pickled Carrots sits on a wooden board, with a spoon holding carrot slices beside it. A patterned bowl is in the background.
      Mexican Pickled Carrots (Zanahorias en Escabeche)
    • Roasted Tomato Salsa in a volcanic rock molcajete surrounded by jalapenos, chips, and a decorative Mexican cloth.
      Tomato Molcajete Salsa
    • A skillet filled with creamy poblano dip, inspired by classic Rajas con Crema, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and a whole poblano pepper on a dark wooden surface.
      Rajas con Crema (Roasted Poblano Peppers in Cream)
    • A hand holds a black bowl filled with creamy Salsa de Aguacate guacamole. In the background, there is half an avocado, fresh cilantro, and a rustic wooden surface.
      Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
    • A blue plate of cooked Arroz Blanco mixed with green peas and diced carrots, garnished with fresh cilantro. A fork and cilantro leaves are visible in the background.
      Arroz Blanco (Mexican White Rice Recipe)
    • A blue bowl filled with frijoles refritos sits on a wooden table, with crispy tostadas and various toppings blurred in the background.
      Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
    • A spoon spreading masa on a corn husk.
      Masa for Tamales (Tamale Dough)
    • A hand holds a toasted baguette topped with melted cheese, refried beans, and fresh tomato salsa, creating classic Mexican molletes. More topped baguettes are on a white plate in the background. A striped blue and pink cloth is visible nearby.
      Mexican Molletes
    • A spoon with black beans over a white bowl filled with more black beans.
      How To Cook Canned Black Beans
    • Chiles Toreados piled high on a silver platter.
      Chiles Toreados (Mexican Blistered Peppers) + VIDEO
    • A stack of homemade corn tortillas in front of a tortilla holder.
      Corn Tortillas + VIDEO
    • A huaraches food topped with ground meat, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, pickled red onions, cheese, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board, with a bowl of limes in the background.
      Mexican Huaraches (Food)
    • A large stack of tostadas on a decorative Mexican clay plate.
      Homemade Tostada Shells
    • Agua de Jamaica served in a glass with ice and topped with a mint leaf.
      Agua de Jamaica 🌺 (Hibiscus Tea) + VIDEO
    • Mole sauce in a jar with a spoon inside.
      Easy Mole Recipe
    • Cebollitas Asadas served on a clay plate next to grilled cactus and carne asada.
      Cebollitas Asadas
    • Elote en vaso served in a glass cup with a lime wedge.
      Elote en Vaso (or Esquites) 🌽
    • A plate filled with a reddish-brown dry seasoning mix, with a silver spoon resting on top. The seasoning is finely ground, with visible herbs and spices adding texture.
      Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • Taqueria-Style Salsa Serrano served in a glass container with a spoon and surrounded by cilantro and lime.
      Taqueria-Style Salsa Serrano
    • Totopos (or Mexican tortilla chips) served with guacamole.
      Totopos (Tortilla Chips)
    • Gorditas stuffed with carne asada lettuce and cheese
      How to Make Mexican Gorditas + VIDEO
    • Tlacoyos topped with cactus salad on a decorative Mexican plate and cilantro.
      Tlacoyos + VIDEO
    • A Mexican sope topped with grilled beef, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese is served on a white plate. In the background are fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a bowl of green sauce—classic flavors of Mexican sopes.
      Authentic Mexican Sopes Recipe
    • Quick and Easy Guacamole - a must when eating tacos or any Mexican dish - by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Quick and Easy Guacamole
    • Mexican Pickled Red Onions (Cebolla Morada en Escabeche) is a yummy topping that is incredibly easy-to-make. A favorite topping in Mexico that adds a lot of flavor to your food. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Mexican Pickled Onions (Cebolla en Escabeche)
    • Bowl of Chile de Arbol Salsa surrounded by chips and topped with a single dried chile
      Chile de Arbol Salsa + VIDEO
    • Pico de Gallo is one of the simplest Mexican recipes. It adds so much flavor to any of your dishes or great just as an appetizer. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Pico de Gallo
    • Arroz Mexicano (or Mexican Rice) served in a decorative blue plate and topped with a cilantro leaf.
      Arroz Mexicano Rojo (Mexican Rice)
    • Ladle full of cooked pinto beans.
      Frijoles de la Olla + VIDEO
    • A black bowl filled with creamy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by fresh cilantro, sliced lime, and tortilla chips.
      Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe
    • A plate of chilaquiles topped with red sauce, crumbled cheese, and cilantro, accompanied by two sunny-side-up eggs. In the background, there are bowls of sour cream and additional toppings. The dish is on a decorative blue plate.
      Red Chilaquiles (Chilaquiles Rojos)

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    • A brown ceramic bowl filled with Slow Cooker Birria de Res—tender shredded beef in red broth, garnished with chopped onions and cilantro—sits on a colorful embroidered cloth with fresh herbs in the background.
      Slow Cooker Birria Recipe (Birria de Res)
    • A white plate with steamed rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and shrimp in a fiery red Camarones a la Diabla Square sauce, set on a rustic wooden table.
      Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp)
    • Menudo, or Pancita, is Mexican comfort food at its best. Served for Sunday brunch and shared with lots of love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Mexican Menudo Recipe + VIDEO
    • Instant Pot Pork Tamales stacked and ready to cook. Surrounded by cilantro and decorative Mexican kitchenware.
      Instant Pot Pork Tamales [VIDEO]
    • A bowl of vegetable soup inspired by Caldo de Camaron, topped with avocado cubes and served with a lime wedge on the side. A spoon and small dish are in the background on a wooden table.
      Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)
    • Bowl of pinto beans topped with chopped bacon, beef pieces, and fresh cilantro in a savory broth, inspired by the flavors of Carne en Su Jugo.
      Carne En Su Jugo

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