Mexican cinco de mayo recipes

Mexican "Aztec" Hot Chocolate Ice Cream with Ancho and Chipotle

There are no words to describe how outrageously fabulous this ice cream was. Complex flavors in a rich creamy…

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

We never wait for fall for this favorite of all chowders, but enjoy it year round. A good way to use up leftover roast chicken, and the…

Crazy Queso Dip

Crazy Chorizo Queso Dip is DELICIOUS sausage and creamy Cheddar and Jack, mixed with zesty spiced chilies that will get your guests up and out of…

Simple family tacos

My kids love tacos and this is a really simple and healthy way to get everyone around the table; even for busy mom's and dad's!

Cilantro Lime Taco Soup

Well, I may be “Grill Girl” but I still use my stove top from time to time just to make sure I remember how. This week we got hit by a tropical…

The Best Skinny Beer Margaritas

Grab a pitcher and get ready to make the most incredible margaritas you’ve ever had at home! Our secret ingredient is light beer…Sounds a bit weird…

Mexican Street Vendor Grilled Corn

This is sold as a snack in Mexico, but happens to make a great side dish, too.

Guacamole from Oaxaca

This is an easy to make, flavorful, and slightly spicy guacamole. Previously I never blended the onion, garlic and cilantro into a puree as this…

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Authentic Mexican Enchiladas

An authentic enchiladas recipe, you can read more background information on my blog.

Fire Roasted Tomato & Jalapeño Salsa

This authentic Mexican salsa is by far my favorite. The tomatoes, preferably Romas, are roasted under the…

Stuffed Peppers - Mexican Taco Style

Stuffed Peppers are so easy to change up flavor wise. These are made with a Mexican taco flavor. I used…

Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

I adapted this delicious, crispy-edged meat recipe from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. Nancy and I used to eat…

Citrus Salsa

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No…

Mango Salsa