Quick Summary: Chamoy is a Mexican condiment that’s sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at once. This homemade version uses dried mango and ancho chile for a fruity, mildly spiced […]
Chamoy Sauce: Mexico’s Sweet, Spicy, Tangy Condiment Read Post »
Quick Summary: This recipe for a pork and nopales (cactus) stew is a traditional Mexican lunch or dinner. Learn how to easily remove thorns from cactus and cook with it
Diced Pork and Cactus Paddles: Easy Mexican Stew Read Post »
Mexican jicama slaw is made with low carb ingredients including tomatillos, jicama and tajin spice blend. It is excellent as a fish sandwich or fish taco
Low Carb Breaded Fish Topped with Jicama-Tomatillo Slaw Read Post »
Quick Summary: Poblano chiles stuffed with sweet and savory pork picadillo, bathed in creamy walnut sauce (nogada), and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley. The colors represent the Mexican flag,
Chiles en Nogada: Mexico’s Most Festive Stuffed Pepper Read Post »
Quick Summary: Turn fresh chile peppers into deeply flavored smoked peppers for homemade chipotle, spice blends, and salsas. Covers three smoking methods for home gardeners: stovetop smoker, charcoal grill, and
How to Smoke Chile Peppers at Home (For Homemade Chipotle and Spice Blends) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Oaxaca is known as “the land of seven moles,” each built on specific dried chile peppers. Traditional moles use complex combinations of chiles like chilhuacle, mulato, pasilla, and
Traditional Chile Peppers in Oaxacan Moles (How They Differ from US Restaurant Moles) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexican cuisine uses dozens of chile pepper varieties, but a core group of 10-12 peppers covers most traditional recipes. Fresh peppers like jalapeño, serrano, and poblano provide heat
Best Chile Peppers for Traditional Mexican Cooking Read Post »
Mexican food and drink can be quite diverse depending on the time of year, the region and available produce. Here is a list of our favorite Mexican beverages- non-alcoholic and/or
Traditional Mexican Beverages: Celebrations or Casual Read Post »
Quick Summary: The Paloma is arguably Mexico’s most popular cocktail, even more so than the margarita. Made with tequila (or mezcal), fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and sparkling water. Light, refreshing,
How to Make a Paloma Cocktail (Mexico’s Favorite Tequila Drink) Read Post »
This recipe is for a tamale pie, but also includes a low carb version which is more like a ragu.
Tamale Pie Casserole with Harissa and Cornbread Topping Read Post »
Chicken lime soup with a Mexican flair makes a great low carb or keto meal whether it’s summer, fall or winter. Light and robust at the same time!
Mexican Chicken Lime Soup: Slow Carb Read Post »
Quick Summary: Champurrado (chahm-poo-RAH-doh) is a thick, warming Mexican hot chocolate made with masa harina, Mexican chocolate, and piloncillo (or brown sugar). Traditional for Day of the Dead and Christmas,
How to Make Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate with Masa) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Biscochitos (bee-sko-CHEE-tohs) are anise-and-orange-scented Mexican shortbread cookies dusted in cinnamon sugar, traditionally served during Christmas celebrations. Includes an explanation of texture differences when using lard vs butter. Prep:
Mexican Shortbread Cookies (Biscochitos): Making with Lard vs Butter Read Post »
Quick Summary: Creamy rice pudding infused with Mexican cinnamon and orange peel, topped with a tart raspberry sauce. Less sticky-sweet than many versions, with the cinnamon-orange infusion adding depth. Can
Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) Read Post »
A low carb shrub syrup can bring berry desserts to a new level without a lot of added sugar. Perfect for low carb lifestyles
Watermelon Fruit Salad with Jicama, Strawberries & Lime Read Post »
Quick Summary: A complete guide to stocking your pantry for Mexican cooking, from everyday meals to holiday celebrations. Covers dried chiles, spices, masa, canned goods, and specialty ingredients. Includes guidance
Essential Mexican Pantry: Ingredients for Traditional Mexican Cooking Read Post »
Quick Summary: Pozole rojo is a classic Mexican stew of pork and hominy in a red chile broth, slow-cooked until the flavors meld. This recipe comes from a friend in
Pork Pozole Rojo: Traditional Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew Read Post »
Quick Summary: Salmon roasted with a mayonnaise coating that turns golden and tangy under the broiler. Only 2 to 3 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes. Serve with salsa macha for
Baked Salmon Coated with Mayonnaise and a Side of Salsa Macha Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexican chile oil is a crispy, smoky condiment made with fried dried peppers, garlic, peanuts, and sesame seeds — Mexico’s answer to chili crisp. Smoky, crunchy, and endlessly
Mexican Chile Oil (Salsa Macha): How to Make It at Home Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fluffy breakfast or dessert bars made with blue corn masa harina, fresh raspberries, and toasted pine nuts. The earthy, nutty flavor of blue corn balances the sweet-tart berries.
Easy Raspberry Bars with Blue Corn Masa Read Post »
Quick Summary: Chocoflan is a Mexican layered dessert where chocolate cake and flan switch places during baking. The “impossible” name refers to this magic. Common failures include runny texture (not
Chocoflan (Impossible Cake): Tested Recipe and Common Failures Read Post »
Quick Summary: A tangy, herbal Mexican sauce made from pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, poblano and serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro, served over chicken. Sometimes called mole verde, though pipián always features
Chicken Pipián Verde: Pumpkin Seed Green Mole Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fluffy tomato-based rice that accompanies most Mexican meals. Made by toasting rice in oil, then simmering in pureed tomato broth with peas and seasonings. This recipe comes from
Traditional Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A fresh Mexican tuna salad with tuna, serrano peppers, lime juice, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Creamy from the mayonnaise but bright from the citrus and heat. Traditionally served
Mexican Tuna Salad: Ensalada de Atún Read Post »
Quick Summary: Albóndigas rellenas are traditional Mexican meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled egg and simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. They are tender, satisfying, and are great for entertaining guests. Prep:
Mexican Meatballs with Egg Inside Covered with Chipotle Sauce (Albóndigas Rellenas) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional Mexican chile rellenos made with roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a light egg batter, lightly sauteed, and simmered in red tomato sauce. Includes step-by-step
Traditional Chile Rellenos in Egg Batter Read Post »
Quick Summary: This Michelada recipe combines light beer with Clamato juice, lime, Worcestershire sauce, Maggi seasoning, and hot sauce. Rim the glass with TajÃn for a spicy-salty kick. Refreshing, not
Clamato Michelada Recipe: A Mexican Beer Drink Read Post »
Quick Summary: Ponche navideño is Mexico’s traditional Christmas punch, a warm, spiced fruit drink simmered with tejocote, guava, cinnamon, and piloncillo. Served throughout Las Posadas (the nine-day celebration leading to
Ponche: Traditional Mexican Christmas Drink (Plus Regional Variations) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Mexico’s comfort food classic: toasted noodles in a savory tomato-chipotle broth. This version adds leftover turkey for protein, making it a complete meal. The toasting step is essential,
Sopa de Fideo: Mexican Noodle Soup with Leftover Turkey Read Post »
Whatever the occasion, you can’t go wrong with these popular gift ideas for that friend or family member who loves to prepare Mexican food. Whether they’re a beginner or advanced
Gift Ideas for Mexican Food Lovers: Equipment, Books or Classes Read Post »
