Mexican

Mexico: Chicken Pozole soup

There are many variations of Pozole with different meats and ingredients that create red, white or green broths.  It's the Mexican culture, and flag, in...

Liza’s pico de gallo

Liza's recipe takes a bit of a twist on this classic, fresh salsa by using cherry tomatoes which add more sweetness and color. 

Liza’s guacamole

There are many different recipes for guacamole, and ingredients vary depending on the region of Mexico. This version by food blogger and cookbook author, Liza Cannata, is a similar to...

Grilled shrimp tacos

You can stuff many things into a taco to make it delicious, and spicy grilled prawns are not an exception. I love them because the different flavor and texture they...

the best ever tortilla soup

The spicy tomato-based broth with an entire rotisserie chicken is super filling...and satisfying.  You can add 3-4 fresh strips of corn tortillas to soup with the onions, sautéing all together.

frozen mexican hot chocolate

This is not the most traditional of recipes but just an easy, fun way to end any dinner– whether a Mexican feast or otherwise.  More...

Cauliflower and Black Beans Enchiladas

A different, vegetarian take on traditional meat enchiladas that is delicious.  When I first thought about this combination it seemed quite strange but the flavors, crunch, textures work really well...

Best Beef Enchildadas

A friend of mine is a wonderful cook despite her protests to the contrary.  I took this Enchilada recipe directly from her after enjoying the...

tres leches cake

Three milk cake, or Pastel de Tres Leches, is one of the most common cakes in Latin American.  Similar to mole, the cake recipe differs slightly by country and also...

san miguel de allende guacamole

Guacamole recipes vary a bit depending on the region of Mexico or Central America.  Therefore, I often take liberties with this recipe and may substitute onion for garlic, eliminate the...

making it slowly – cooked carnitas

Mexican food is ideal meal for casual, fun get-togethers, especially if any kids are involved.   Fresh Mexican food is a crowd pleaser and carnitas are delicious and super easy.  The...