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 cook, there’s a fun and useful gift for everyone! 1. Tortilla press If your loved one has been cooking Mexican food for a while, they’ll …
On the 1st and 2nd of November, Mexicans will honor and celebrate the spirit and memory of loved ones that came before them. The celebration is known as Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). There are a number of traditional food dishes that are enjoyed during this time, either as a meal or …
Quick Summary: Homemade corn tortillas using masa harina and a tortilla press. Three ingredients, about 30 minutes start to finish. Includes tips on pressing, cooking on a comal, and getting the signature puff. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 2 min per tortilla | Makes: 19 tortillas Jump to: RECIPE | Masa vs Masa Harina | …
A salsa garden is one of the simplest and most satisfying container projects you can grow. Two pots, a few plants, and by late summer you’re making salsa from ingredients you grew yourself. I’ve been growing the individual ingredients at HeathGlen Organic Farm for over 20 years: heirloom tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, and garlic. This …
Quick Summary: Grilled white fish in warm corn tortillas with creamy avocado sauce, tangy pickled onions, and crisp cabbage. The essential Baja taco: simple, fresh, and satisfying. Includes instructions for indoor grilling, homemade spice rub, and avocado cream. Tips on using a comal for perfect tortillas. Prep: 40 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: …
Quick Summary: Fresh jicama, mango, cucumber, and radish tossed with a ginger lime dressing and finished with chile-lime salt (Tajín). A riff on the popular Mexican street fruit cups. Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and refreshing. Prep: 20 min | Serves: 5 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | The Dressing | Chile-Lime-Salt | FAQ If you go …
Quick Summary: Make your own chile lime salt with just three ingredients: salt, lime powder, and chile. Fresher and more customizable than store-bought Tajín. Use it on fresh fruit cups (Mexican street food style), cucumbers, jicama, grilled corn, popcorn, or as a cocktail rim. Includes guidance on chamoy sauce. Prep: 15 min | Makes: about …
Recipe for Horchata cocktail and Chile Lime Peanuts to celebrate Cinco de Mayo