Traditional Mexican recipes
Mexican elotes or corn in the cob are one of my favorite snacks, whether cooked or roasted, alone, we love them. Check out the video at the end. In Spanish: Elote al horno You can enjoy elotes by themselves or you can serve them as a side in a dish. Before learning how to make … Read more
If there’s one dish that instantly takes me back to my mom’s kitchen, it’s this delicious Mexican pork stew in red sauce. The aroma of slow-cooked pork simmering in a rich, flavorful salsa fills the house and brings everyone to the table—no need to call them twice! This dish is a staple in many Mexican … Read more
Make these delicious Siberia-style chicken tostadas with your kids! They’re easy to make, a fun activity for the little ones, and I promise they’ll love them! My daughter, Brendita, loves to help me in the kitchen. She helps me clean the beans, rinse rice, mix pancake batter, and even cook! Sometimes she invites her little … Read more
Chicken tinga recipe is delicious and so easy to make! You can serve it over tostadas or as an entrée. Take a look at my Mexican recipe, your family will love it! This recipe is available in Spanish: Como hacer tinga de pollo I love making easy Mexican dishes, such as chicken tinga. What is … Read more
Cheese in Salsa, is a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner My kids love fresh cheese and this is one of their favorite dishes for brunch. I usually serve it with homemade beans or with refried beans. You can add spicy, many use jalapeño or serrano chili, either cooked in the same sauce … Read more
Caldo de res recipe, some people called it puchero or cocido de res, no matter what you call it, when the weather is cool, you always crave a delicious Mexican beef soup. This recipe is available in Spanish Receta de Caldo de Res Mexicano Although as a good Latin mom, I also like to prepare … Read more
Rusa Drink Recipe, is a zesty Mexican cocktail. Rusas are very refreshing, full of fruit with a hint of alcohol, they are delicious! This Rusa recipe drink is also in Spanish: Como preparar RUSAS This recipe was published first in Spanish on September 17, 2012. What is a rusa drink? Rusa preparada is a Mexican … Read more
This authentic recipe for Mexican buñuelos from scratch is delicious. A traditional winter dessert for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or Candelaria Day. Check out my step-by-step recipe. This recipe is also available in Spanish: Receta para hacer buñuelos I shared this recipe in Spanish on December 24, 2010. Translated February 6, 2023. WHAT ARE MEXICAN … Read more
The typical Mexican dish for the Guadalupe-Reyes marathon celebrations is tamales, whether they are made of meat, beans, or chicken. I am sharing my recipe for pork leg tamales with red chili. This recipe is available in Spanish: Como hacer tamales de puerco It was originally shared on January 2011 in Spanish. Translated on February … Read more
Calabacitas with pork and corn (pork and zucchini) is a traditional Mexican recipe so tasty and easy to make, that you will love it. It´s basically Mexican zucchini and pork This recipe is also in Spanish: Calabacitas con puerco y elote As part of my family traditions, I like to offer my children different dishes … Read more
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some delicious heart-shaped churros and surprise your partner or your friends. This recipe is also in Spanish: Churros en forma de corazón As they says “el amor entra por el estómago” (the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach) and who doesn’t like churros? I love them either alone … Read more
Queso flameado with chorizo recipe (queso fundido) is a delicious kind of Mexican dip made with melted cheese. Check out my recipe, video at the end. Queso fundido is the same than queso flameado. it’s also called flamed cheese and choriqueso. This recipe of queso flameado is very famous in my hometown, we serve it … Read more
Beef barbacoa is a typical Sunday brunch in Mexico. You can have it in tacos or make a torta de barbacoa. This is a simple and delicious slow cooker recipe and it tastes much better than many restaurants I have tried. This recipe is also in Spanish: Barbacoa de Res con lengua y cachete In … Read more
This Mexican creamy pumpkin soup recipe is perfect to enjoy in the Autumn season. It’s delicious and a little bit spicy, you will love it! My family loves this season, we usually buy several pumpkins and make all kinds of recipes. Check out here how to make Pumpkin cheesecake. For this recipe, I used the … Read more
Summer has arrived and now we are craving fresh food, that is why I am sharing this Mexican chicken salad tostadas recipe with you. This recipe is also in Spanish. Chicken salad served along with the coditos salad are my family’s favorite in summer. I always serve them together, as my mom says they are … Read more
Shrimp patties with nopales and red sauce are another favorite dish for Lent, although I prepare them at any time of the year because I love them. How to make tortitas de camarón. They are a little time-consuming but worth it because they are so tasty. This recipe is also in Spanish: Tortitas de camarón … Read more
Apple salad is a traditional Mexican Christmas dessert that can not be missed on Christmas Eve. It is called Ensalada Navideña. The best thing is that in addition to being tasty, it can be made by your children, depending on their age, you may have to help them cut the fruit. So while you cook … Read more
Fish with shrimp recipe is a very popular dish in some Mexican seafood restaurants. You choose the spicy level. This recipe is also in Spanish: Filete de pescado con chile de árbol y camarones Imagine being seated in the beach, eating a fish with shrimp and chile de árbol, drinking a cold michelada, mmm! For … Read more