Next time you come across one of these bags of Hibiscus flowers, consider buying it -- you can use them to make a delicious batch of Agua de Jamaica, one of Mexico's most common agua frescas. You'll definitely find these Hibiscus flowers in Hispanic markets, but even some general grocers are starting to carry them. Sometimes...
Migas: Eggs and Tortillas Recipe (Plus Bacon!)
Finally some Migas! This could easily become your default breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings, so consider yourself warned! They are addictive and once you've had a home-cooked version you'll be left wondering why eggs n' bacon in the States are served up so...boring? Green sauces work wonders on eggs so we're bombing these Migas...
Chicken Flautas
There is something remarkably satisfying about gobbling up a piping hot Chicken Flauta that's been drenched in a fiery Salsa Verde. It's comfort food at its best and luckily it's an easy combo to make at home. Flautas are also wildly versatile so feel free to customize the filling to your liking. Chicken Flautas Recipe...
17 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
You've got two options for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend. You could gather with friends and family to discuss the details of the Battle of Puebla when an under-equipped Mexican army halted French advances on May 5, 1862. Or you could choose an authentic Mexican recipe to gorge on. If the latter sounds more...
Lime Crema
This zippy Lime Crema is a great recipe to have in your kitchen repertoire. It takes just a couple minutes to make and it comes with the potential for a lifetime of flavor upgrades. Sure, it's a perfect fit for the Baja Fish Tacos from last week, but once you get familiar with the various...
The Art of Seasoning: How Much Salt to Use
This article could just as easily been called "The Home Cook's Fear of Improper Seasoning Leading to Jeer Inducing Food or Possibly Heart Attacks." Seasoning is the topic that comes up most often in the emails I get so I know it's a vulnerable area for many home cooks out there. And it certainly doesn't...
Albondigas (Mexican Meatballs)
Announce to your family that you'll be serving Albondigas for dinner and you're guaranteed to get some concerned looks. Albondigas isn't exactly a common phrase North of the Border, but once you put a plate of these Mexican Meatballs on the table everyone will know exactly what you're talking about. They are the very definition...
Salsa Roja
The ingredient list for Salsa Roja will change based on which region you're in, and who's cooking it, and what kind of mood they're in. In other words, there are countless interpretations of Mexico's most common salsa. I've been getting questions about it lately, so I wanted to offer up a couple options that should...
Mexican Frittata
If your weekly grocery list includes Mexican cooking ingredients then most likely you've already got everything you need to make a zippy Mexican Frittata. Frittatas are wildly versatile, and while many chefs will use them to showcase exotic flavor combos, the truth is they seem to work best when they are partnering up with the...
Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink
Head back in time to a world without soda and it'll be much easier to find a refreshing glass of Horchata. Or you can skip the time machine and make your own batch at home. Horchata is one of Mexico's most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you're new to this...