Mexican Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Easy Spanish Rice
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.
Tres Leches Cake
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.
Easy Flan
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.
Mexican Menu Ideas
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.
How to Make Chile Relleno
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.
Shrimp Ceviche
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!
Tamales
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.
How to Make Enchiladas
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.
How to Make Salsa
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.
Chile Verde- Chicken or Pork
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.
Taco Salad
This is not your average salad and its flavorful combination of textures is too good to pass up.
This is not your average salad and its flavorful combination of textures is too good to pass up.
Horchata
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with
Mango Salsa
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Here is a great recipe to unfurl the layer of tropical flavors.
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Here is a great recipe to unfurl the layer of tropical flavors.
Non-Alcoholic Cool Drinks
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.
Flour Tortillas
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!
Beef Empanada Filling
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.
Easy Enchiladas
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!
Arroz con Leche
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
Tamale Dough
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.
Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.
Green Chile Recipes
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.
30-Minute Mexican Meals
30-Minute Mexican Meals
30-Minute Mexican Meals
Sugar Skulls
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Candy Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial.
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Candy Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial.
How to Fold a Burrito
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.
Chile Rellenos Step-By-Step
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.
Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?
Chicken Enchiladas Verde
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.
Apple Empanadas
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.
Lime Margaritas
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.
Salsa Verde
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.
Adobo Sauce
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.
Pan Dulce
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.
Aqua Fresca
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.
Birria Family Recipe
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.
Summer Recipes
Recipes perfect for summer parties and grill season.
Recipes perfect for summer parties and grill season.
BBQ & Potluck Recipes
A selection of recipes perfect for your backyard BBQ or the potluck at the park.
A selection of recipes perfect for your backyard BBQ or the potluck at the park.
Quick Basic Salsa
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Refried beans
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.
Seed and Dice a Tomato
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.
Mexican Wedding Cakes (Cookies
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration or just for a snack. These Mexican Wedding Cakes are airy, crunchy and flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration or just for a snack. These Mexican Wedding Cakes are airy, crunchy and flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.
Tamale Fillings
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.
Heating Tortillas
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.
Recipe of the Week
Get Mexican recipes thorugh e-mail.
Get Mexican recipes thorugh e-mail.
Step-By-Step Corn Tortillas
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.
Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.
Chile Colorado
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.
Candy Skulls
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.
Albondigas
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.
Queso Dip
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.
Sopaipillas
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.
Posole
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.
Empanada Dough
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.
Breakfast Enchiladas
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.
Lima Sopa
The tanginess of lime adds a unique twist to your usual chicken soup.
The tanginess of lime adds a unique twist to your usual chicken soup.
Carne Asada Tacos
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.
Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.
Alternate Burrito Folding
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.
Huevos Rancheros
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.
Carne Asada
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.
How To Roast Chiles
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.
Barbacoa
A translation and definition of this cooking term
A translation and definition of this cooking term
Spicy Pickled Carrots
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.
Shredded Beef
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
Carnitas
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.
Gordita
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.
Bunuelos
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.
Chilied Corn
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.
Appetizer Platter
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers
Machaca Con Huevos
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Easy Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.
Virgin Pomegranate Sangria
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.
Savory Sopes
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.
Guacamole
A Mexican favorite. Other than salsa, this wonderful dip is most popular.
A Mexican favorite. Other than salsa, this wonderful dip is most popular.
Chicken Rojo
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.
How to Wrap a Tamale
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions
Enselada Fresca
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.
Introduction to Mexican Food
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!
Strawberry-Lime "Blenderitas"
A super easy way to make a whole batch of fruity magaritas at once.
A super easy way to make a whole batch of fruity magaritas at once.
Michelada
A Mexican beer cocktail including lime juice and hot chile sauce.
A Mexican beer cocktail including lime juice and hot chile sauce.
Plantains con Crema
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!
School Lunch Ideas
A list of fun and different ideas for school lunches. They are also great for picnics.
A list of fun and different ideas for school lunches. They are also great for picnics.
Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
How to Seed and Dice a Tomato
How to remove the seeds from the flesh and then dice your tomato in one easy procedure.
How to remove the seeds from the flesh and then dice your tomato in one easy procedure.
Bolillos
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.
Day of the Dead
Learn more about this holiday. Includes customs, traditions and recipes.
Learn more about this holiday. Includes customs, traditions and recipes.
Capirotada
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.
Gazpacho
A chilled soup perfect for a warm summer day.
A chilled soup perfect for a warm summer day.
Mexican Cheeses
Information on different varieties of Mexican cheeses, including fresh cheese and melting cheese.
Information on different varieties of Mexican cheeses, including fresh cheese and melting cheese.
Tortas Ahogadas
A delicious sandwich smothered in a seasoned tomato chile sauce.
A delicious sandwich smothered in a seasoned tomato chile sauce.
Basic Chilaquiles
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old stale tortilla chips.
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old stale tortilla chips.
Chile Lime Chicken
Juicy chicken with tangy lime and chile marinade- what could be better?
Juicy chicken with tangy lime and chile marinade- what could be better?
Easy Breakfast Burrito
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.
Low-Carb and Mexican Cuisine
Whether you're new to low-carbing or a veteran, you'll enjoy these low-carb recipes and tips for eating out at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Whether you're new to low-carbing or a veteran, you'll enjoy these low-carb recipes and tips for eating out at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Mexican White Rice
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.
Atole
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Mexican Pizza
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.
Burrito Fillings
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.
Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.
Arroz con Frijoles Negra
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.
Ranchero Ranch Dressing
A new twist on your standard ranch dressing. A couple of additions to current ranch dressing add new zest to an old favorite.
A new twist on your standard ranch dressing. A couple of additions to current ranch dressing add new zest to an old favorite.
Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient
A translation and definition of this ingredient
The Flavors of Mexico
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.
Cilantro Dressing
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.
Sweet Potatoes
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.
Agua Fresca- Jamaica Hibiscus
A refreshing beverage to have any time. It is very simple to make and it can also be served hot.
A refreshing beverage to have any time. It is very simple to make and it can also be served hot.
Avocado Salsa
A yummy alternative to a traditional red tomato salsa. Great on tacos, burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
A yummy alternative to a traditional red tomato salsa. Great on tacos, burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.
Mexican Style Chicken Parmesan
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.
Mexican Cooking Equipment
A description of different types of cookware commonly used in Mexican cooking.
A description of different types of cookware commonly used in Mexican cooking.
Nachos
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.
Plantain Chips
Plantains are a popular Mexican ingredient. In this recipe they are fried to make a chip. You can use these chips any way you would use a regular corn chip.
Plantains are a popular Mexican ingredient. In this recipe they are fried to make a chip. You can use these chips any way you would use a regular corn chip.
Grilled Onions and Peppers
Great with fajitas or as a side dish for chicken.
Great with fajitas or as a side dish for chicken.
Low-Fat and Mexican Cuisine
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.
Orange-Cilantro Marinade
A citrus flavored marinade to add zest to mild fish or bland chicken. Cilantro adds a bold flavor and the jalapeno adds some heat.
A citrus flavored marinade to add zest to mild fish or bland chicken. Cilantro adds a bold flavor and the jalapeno adds some heat.
Make Nixtamal
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Instead of using masa harina, try making corn tortillas and tamale dough using fresh masa.
Black Beans
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.
Seasoned Ground Beef
A quick and easy seasoning great for tacos, burritos, salads and more.
A quick and easy seasoning great for tacos, burritos, salads and more.
Cities, States and Regions
Mexican cuisine broken down by state.
Mexican cuisine broken down by state.
Mexican Omelet
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.
Breakfast Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!
Corn in Mexican Cuisine
Descriptions of corn from how it's grown to what it is used for in Mexican Cuisine.
Descriptions of corn from how it's grown to what it is used for in Mexican Cuisine.
Fish Tacos
There is nothing like a great fish taco to remind you of your favorite Mexican beach.
There is nothing like a great fish taco to remind you of your favorite Mexican beach.
Grilled Spicy Tequila Chicken
Tasty and juicy chicken with just a touch of heat and tons of flavor!
Tasty and juicy chicken with just a touch of heat and tons of flavor!
Quick Carne Asada
Carne Adada is usualy grilled, but when a grill is not possible, this quick stovetop version is just as good.
Carne Adada is usualy grilled, but when a grill is not possible, this quick stovetop version is just as good.
Pork Tamalitos
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.
Mexican Style Casserole
This chicken dish is flavored with traditional Mexican seasonings and is easily baked in one dish.
This chicken dish is flavored with traditional Mexican seasonings and is easily baked in one dish.
SkullCascade
A collection of festively decorated sugar skulls.
A collection of festively decorated sugar skulls.
Pico de Gallo
Enjoy this salad in which the flavors are just as bright and colorful as the salad itself. Use your favorite fruits and veggies and season with lime juice and chile powder.
Enjoy this salad in which the flavors are just as bright and colorful as the salad itself. Use your favorite fruits and veggies and season with lime juice and chile powder.
Ingredients of Mexico
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.
Quick Side Salad
A quick Mexico flavored side salad perfect to go with a quick meal.
A quick Mexico flavored side salad perfect to go with a quick meal.
Chiles En Nogada
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.
Seed and Dice a Chile
Learn how to easily remove seeds from a chile and then dice it.
Learn how to easily remove seeds from a chile and then dice it.
Picadillo
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.
How to Fry Cheese
A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.
A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.
Cooking Methods
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.
Quesadilla
Melted cheese between two tortillas makes a satisfying snack. Add meat or beans for a meal.
Melted cheese between two tortillas makes a satisfying snack. Add meat or beans for a meal.
Pickled Onions and Jalapenos
A flavorful dish to serve as an accompaniment to your main dish.
A flavorful dish to serve as an accompaniment to your main dish.
Creamy Guacamole
This guacamole is rich and creamy, making a perfect topping for tacos and burritos. Also great for dipping!
This guacamole is rich and creamy, making a perfect topping for tacos and burritos. Also great for dipping!
Easy Sangrita
A spicy tomato drink sipped alternately with premium tequila.
A spicy tomato drink sipped alternately with premium tequila.
Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
A couple of different ideas of Mexican menu examples for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
A couple of different ideas of Mexican menu examples for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
Menudo
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.
Mexican Stir-Fry
Tired of the same old recipes? Try this Mexican stir fry tonight for a great change of pace! Your diners will be asking for seconds and thirds!
Tired of the same old recipes? Try this Mexican stir fry tonight for a great change of pace! Your diners will be asking for seconds and thirds!
Savory Sopes Topping Ideas
A list of delicious toppings for your sopes. Each recipe fills about 40 sopes. Make several different toppings for a variety of sopes appetizers.
A list of delicious toppings for your sopes. Each recipe fills about 40 sopes. Make several different toppings for a variety of sopes appetizers.
Tripe
Tripe is the main ingredient for Menudo, a popular Mexican soup. Read about this unusual ingredient.
Tripe is the main ingredient for Menudo, a popular Mexican soup. Read about this unusual ingredient.
Pitno Beans
Pinto beans are a delicious and hearty side dish that goes perfectly with Northern Mexican dishes.
Pinto beans are a delicious and hearty side dish that goes perfectly with Northern Mexican dishes.
Chocolate Coffins and Skulls
A fun addition to any Day of the Dead celebration. Also great for Halloween.
A fun addition to any Day of the Dead celebration. Also great for Halloween.
Correct Spelling of Chiles
Ever wonder what the correct spelling of this Mexican staple is?
Ever wonder what the correct spelling of this Mexican staple is?
Tamarind
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit.
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit.
Chile Carne Asada
Zesty and earthy chile flavors a great cut of meat perfect for the grill.
Zesty and earthy chile flavors a great cut of meat perfect for the grill.