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Espejo Mexican Cookie Recipe

This espejo Mexican cookie recipe is very easy. Espejos, Spanish for mirrors, are a popular Mexican pan dulce. Learn how to make them at home step by step. They are easier than you might think. Cookies are a popular type of Mexican pan dulce, which can be found…

Green Tamales with Chicken

Learn how to make Green Tamales with Chicken, easily, without a mixer and without lard. Ideal for Christmas, Candlemas or any other occasion, try them. As you may have noticed from the photo, these tamales have a slightly different shape from traditional Mexican tamales which are longer and…

Chorizo Tacos with Roasted Onion, Corn and Avocado Salsa

Hispanic Heritage Month is every month for us. But that doesn’t mean we won’t throw a special party (or two) to celebrate this specially designated month. We love celebrating our cultures and enjoying our favorite foods, foods like Chorizo Tacos with Roasted Onion, Corn and Avocado Salsa, for example….

Lime Agua Fresca Recipe

Lime Agua Fresca is one of the most popular beverages in Mexico, and it’s very easy to make fast. It’s my brother’s favorite and we used to have it a lot when we were kids. Check out the easy recipe. I remember the first time I made it…

Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca

Make this pineapple coconut agua fresca in minutes and with just a few ingredients from your pantry. Enjoy! In partnership with Dole® Packaged Foods Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca is my husband’s favorite for good reason. That’s why, in México, pineapple and coconut commonly live together, including in Agua…

Chile Verde Tamales

Today we are combining two very delicious Mexican dishes into one: chile verde, which is pork in a spicy green sauce, and tamales. These chile verde tamales are simple to make, but do take a little time. I usually prepare the filling (in this case, the chile verde)…

Basil Pesto Recipe & Video

This basil pesto recipe is fast and easy. Serve it as a dip or with fish, meats, or vegetables. One of the most delicious fresh sauces. Learn how to make it step by step and with a video. If there is one thing, other than pizza, that I…

Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

Enjoy my Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas. If you’re reading this from Mexico, you might be asking, “What’s so important about celebrating Cinco de Mayo?” Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s a big day in the United States. For years in the US, it’s been a day…

Mexican Cheesecake A Family Recipe

For years, Mexican Cheesecake has been a favorite dessert at my family’s get-togethers. One of my cousins, in fact, started selling them to friends and acquaintances, and then she and one of my aunts sold them through the family gelatina business. RELATED POST: Milk Gelatin When I first…

Mexican Watermelon Cooler Recipe

My family have been drinking this Mexican watermelon cooler for generations, long before it became fashionable. Watermelon season is here, so be sure to enjoy our recipe for our family’s refreshing, non-alcoholic, traditional agua fresca. Right now, I see green, white and red everywhere I go. We absolutely…

Homemade Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe

Learn how to make an authentic Mexican homemade salsa verde in minutes. You just need 5 fresh ingredients! Step by step recipe and video. A few things are always in my kitchen, like limes, avocados, tomatoes, onions, and salsa! Salsa in Mexico usually refers to a delicious mixture…

Jamaica, The Refreshing Hibiscus Flower Drink (Agua de Jamaica)

Agua de Jamaica (pronounced Hah.my.ka), the hibiscus flower drink or hibiscus tea, is a favorite at parties in Mexico. It’s refreshing and delicious. Its rich, red, festive color goes great with any celebration. Learn how to make it in just minutes. Recipe and video below. Jamaica is made…

Receta de Pastel de Tres Leches / Three Milk Cake Recipe

La receta de pastel de tres leches más fácil del planeta. De verdad, te lo aseguro. Me tomó varias pruebas para lograr un pastel esponjoso y ligero que además es muy sencillo de preparar. Aprende paso a paso aquí. English Version Below ¿A quién no le gusta el…

Macadamia Bacon Chicken Salad with Date Sandwiches

Macadamia Bacon Chicken Salad with Dates features a delicately balanced blend of sweet & savory flavors and textures. As delicious as it is, it’s even better on a Parkerhouse style roll, making this sandwich combination ideal for brunches or any other special occasion. In partnership with Bridgford Avoid the…