A Michelada is a Mexican cocktail made with beer, lime juice, a bunch of different sauces and, in this case, a not-so-secret ingredient: Clamato juice. Learn how to make an easy and ultra-refreshing Clamato Michelada to keep you going on those hot summer days! Jump to:RECIPEWhat Is A Michelada?Ingredients & SubstitutionsPutting it All Together What …
Birthday? Mothers’ Day? Father’s Day? Just because? Whatever the occasion, find the best Mexican cooking gift ideas for that friend or family member who loves to prepare Mexican food. Whether they’re a beginner or advanced cook, there’s a fun and useful gift for everyone! 1. Tortilla press If your loved one has been cooking Mexican …
Whether you’re carving Jack-o-Lanterns for Halloween or roasting squash for a Winter comfort dinner, don’t throw out the seeds! Roast them up with some aromatic spices for a healthy Fall-flavored snack, or a garnish to many Mexican dishes. Jump to: Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Seeds | Which Pumpkin Seeds Are Edible? | How To Remove and …
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on the Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”, but it is also a great dish for any Winter holiday table. Jump to: Recipe | What is Calabaza? | Best Pumpkins to Use | Tips for Flavor | Substitutions | How …
Heirloom squash often taste better than hybrid varieties, which have been grown to look pretty or ship well. This guide will help you grow or cook with the best of them, distinguishing which are best for soup, desserts or baked pumpkin seeds. Like heirloom tomatoes, heirloom squash are distinctive in flavor, color and uses! Jump …
There is no doubt that it is easier to buy corn tortillas rather than make them, but homemade tortillas are 100 times tastier! A tortilla press is helpful if you want the perfect thickness and size, but the ingredients themselves couldn’t be simpler: masa, water and salt. Watch how mi amiga from the Bajío region …
This traditional version of pozole rojo is a luscious slow-cooked stew made with pork, hominy, Mexican spices, and a blend of mild to moderate chile peppers. It is simple to make without a lot of hands-on time, but to develop the full flavors it should be simmered for a couple of hours. Make a big …
Tamales are special. While not the easiest thing to make, the recipe below offers a few methods to make it easier by revising the step where you rehydrate, deseed and roast the dried peppers. These tamales have excellent flavor and texture and can be made even easier if you enlist family or friends in the …
The variety of Mexican moles are all unique and delicious, but the required roasting, peeling and rehydrating of the peppers can be a bit daunting and time consuming. This mole rojo speeds up the process by using uses a powdered blend of smoked chiles, cocoa and spices. It’s been tested against prepared mole sauces as …
Pickled onions are a tart and slightly sweet accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes (a perfect match with Mexican cuisine). The cool, pungent crunch adds a crisp fresh taste to carnitas or fish tacos in particular. They take 5 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to marinate, and will keep in the refrigerator for many …
A Tequila flight or a Mezcal flight is a great way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Add an orange or tomato Sangrita for the full monty!
This Low Carb Mexican Flan (Orange Flan De Queso) is a dessert that works well with low carb diets. It is creamy and scrumptious, with the only sugar coming from the fructose in a small amount of fresh orange. Jump to: RECIPEWhat is a flan?Do Flans Need Waterbaths?How to Modify to Low CarbSugar Substitutes This …
Refreshing Summer Drink of Horchata and Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Syrup. This is a DIY recipe that makes a great craft cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink