Pollo Entomatado Tomatillo chicken, called pollo entomadado, is prepared with skinless chicken thighs and legs, and white potatoes simmered with tangy tomatillos and chipotle chile in adobo sauce. Chicken doesn’t have to be dull. This dish has layers of flavor. The chicken is lightly browned, and the tomatillos sauteed then all the ingredients are simmered…
Agua de Horchata Horchata is Mexico’s famous cinnamon-infused rice water drink. Is it worth it to make homemade? Absolutely! Of course, you can buy horchata concentrate and it’s super easy to use but it doesn’t compare to the real stuff. We’ll show you how to make traditional horchata from scratch using rice, not rice flour. Sweetened…
A Mexican Classic Pico de gallo is a raw salsa known as a salsa fresca, or “fresh salsa,” in Spanish. It is a delicious combination of plum (Roma) tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, serrano chile and a splash of lime juice. You will find it on every Mexican table. Did you know that pico de gallo…
Tacos de Pollo con Salsa de Aguacate Like you, we love tacos and we love easy. Our pan cooked chicken tacos are both. We top lime marinated chicken with creamy avocado salsa and serve it on fresh corn tortillas for authentic flavor. We’ll show you how to make it. How to Prepare the Chicken The…
Salchichas a la Mexicana Need dinner fast? We put the fancy pants on some basic hotdogs in a dish that you can have ready in 15 minutes. Sauteed sliced hotdogs, onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro served as tacos on corn tortillas. Looks great. Tastes great. Easy to make. The dish is known as salchichas a…
Ceviche de Camarón Estilo Acapulco If our photographer Andrés invites you to his house and serves you ceviche, this is what you’ll eat, an Acapulco style shrimp ceviche prepared with whole shrimp, lime juice, orange juice, and avocado. Ceviche is one of the most loved seafood dishes in Mexico and this is one of the…
All you need for a great party Here are our recommendations for our favorite Mexican dishes to prepare when you get together with family and friends on Cinco de Mayo. You are gonna eat really well. Provecho! A little background on Cinco de Mayo In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday to…
A lot is going on in a great taco. The filling contrasts with the salsa and the corn tortilla complements them both. When all parts are working harmoniously, you get a spectacular taco and these ribeye steak tacos are spectacular. The fruity flavor and acidity of the salsa counterbalances the weighty beefy flavor and fattiness…
Croquetas de Carne de Res Mexican style pan-fried meatballs stuffed with onion and cilantro, a simple dish that is easy to adapt to your tastes. Add some serrano chile, a touch of garlic, some crumbled queso fresco, or even some chopped chipotle peppers. Preparation is less than 30 minutes from start-to-finish to clean up. These…
Colorful Crave-Worthy Salad Have an aversion to beets? This is the salad that will make you crave them. Cooked beets lightly dressed with a tart citrus balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro. It’s a everyday salad disguised as a date-night salad. A beautiful salad in the colors of the Mexican…
