This soul-warming lentil soup is a staple in Mexican households, blending earthy legumes with the salty, smoky richness of crispy bacon. Infused with a traditional 'recaudo' of fir...
Mexican Recipes
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Abuela’s Sunday Morning Enmoladas
Enmoladas are a luxurious Mexican breakfast classic that transforms earthy, complex mole sauce into a comforting morning ritual. This dish features lightly fried corn tortillas bat...
Capirotada is a soul-warming Mexican bread pudding traditionally served during Lent, blending a unique harmony of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. This recipe features layers o...
Abuela's Traditional Mexican Champurrado
Champurrado is the soul-warming, chocolate-based version of atole, a pre-Hispanic beverage that has been a staple of Mexican culture for centuries. This thick, velvety elixir combi...
Enfrijoladas are the soulful, bean-based cousins of enchiladas, featuring lightly fried corn tortillas bathed in a silky, aromatic black bean sauce. Originating from the heart of M...
More than just a side dish, these Frijoles Refritos are a creamy, smoky labor of love that defines the heart of Mexican home cooking. By simmering dried pinto beans with aromatic e...
Abuela's Velvet-Smooth Refried Beans
More than just a side dish, these authentic Frijoles Refritos are a creamy, savory labor of love that forms the backbone of Mexican home cooking. By slowly frying simmered pinto be...
Transport your senses to the sun-drenched shores of Guerrero with this iconic Mexican masterpiece. Traditionally prepared on the beaches of Acapulco, this whole butterflied fish is...
Originating from the sun-drenched shores of Guerrero, Pescado a la Talla is a masterpiece of Mexican coastal grilling. A whole fish is butterflied 'open-faced' and slathered with a...
This refreshing 'Agua Fresca' is a timeless Mexican staple that dates back to the Aztecs, who prized chia seeds for their incredible endurance-boosting properties. Combining the br...
Dating back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, Tlacoyos are oval-shaped masa cakes that represent the heart of street food culture in Mexico City and Tlaxcala. These naturally gluten-free del...
Transport your kitchen to the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula with this iconic Mayan masterpiece. Cochinita Pibil features tender pork shoulder marinated in a vibrant, earthy achiot...
Pipían Rojo is a pre-Hispanic masterpiece that showcases the incredible depth of Mexican 'moles' without the heavy sweetness of chocolate. This vibrant, rust-colored sauce is defin...
A legendary seasonal treasure from the Mixteca region, Mole de Caderas is a profound, rustic broth-based mole made from the sun-cured hips and backbone of goats. This dish represen...
Mole de Guajolote is the quintessential celebratory dish of Mexico, traditionally served at weddings and patron saint festivals to honor heritage and community. This deep, mahogany...
Hailing from the highlands of Tlaxcala, Mole Prieto is a sacred, festive dish known for its deep, obsidian hue and velvety texture achieved through the use of toasted corn flour an...
Originating from the central highlands of Mexico, Pan de Pulque is a legendary 'pan de fiesta' that uses the fermented sap of the agave plant as a natural leavening agent. This art...
Tejuino is a prehistoric, cold-fermented corn beverage often referred to as 'the drink of the gods' in Western Mexico. This refreshing craft drink balances the deep, earthy sweetne...
Mole Rojo is the crown jewel of Oaxacan festive cuisine, a complex symphony of over twenty ingredients that balances smoky heat with sweet undertones. This 'red mole' is celebrated...
Hailing from the sun-drenched docks of Alvarado, Veracruz, Arroz a la Tumbada is Mexico’s soulful answer to paella, distinguished by its 'soupy' (tumbada) consistency. This vibrant...
This elegant white rice is a cornerstone of Mexican home cooking, beloved for its fluffy texture and the sweet pop of tender corn kernels. Unlike many variations, this version uses...
Transport yourself to the vibrant plazas of Mexico with this homemade version of the iconic peanut marzipan. Unlike European marzipan made with almonds, the Mexican Mazapán celebra...
Named after the oldest inhabited city in North America, this iconic sauce is a masterclass in balance, blending the smoky fruitiness of Pequin and Arbol chilies with a bright, vine...
Nieve de Garrafa is a legendary Mexican street delicacy, traditionally churned in a wooden barrel (garrafa) lined with ice and rock salt. Unlike factory-made ice cream, its texture...