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 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...
Black bean & corn salad with fresh lime
A simple recipe that is packed with lots of fresh flavor from the corn, peppers, onions and cilantro.
Chipotle sauce for fish or shrimp tacos
Good fresh fish or shrimp in a taco gets even better with a little of this sauce. Scoop your protein in the taco shell, a little Mexican citrus ‘slaw and...
Lime & orange red cabbage salad
This "salad" or coleslaw is delicious as a side to any grilled meal, Mexican or otherwise, but goes especially well in fish or shrimp tacos.
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...
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 traditional Mexican hot chocolates are...
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 dish many times at her...
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...
mexican black beans with garlic
Black beans. The staple of diets in most of the southern hemisphere and packed with protein and fiber. You can make this recipe from dried...
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...