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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Cooking Time: 1h

We eat so many tortillas in my house each week – we have them for lunches, Mexican feasts and more. Since I learned how to make Homemade Flour Tortillas my life has changed! Homemade tortillas are way better than store bought ones and this recipe is perfect for burritos, fajitas,...

October 9, 2020

Taco Stuffed Bread

Cooking Time: 24m

Doesn’t Taco Stuffed Bread just sound absolutely delicious? Soft French loaf or baguette stuffed and filled with ground beef sprinkled with taco seasoning and melted Сheddar cheese then topped with green onions, olives, tomatoes and cilantro to give you the full taco flavor. Celebrating the Cinco De Mayo festival or...

June 12, 2020

Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie

Cooking Time: 2h 25m

This Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie is such a delicious chilled dessert to make for your Cinco de Mayo party this year. It boasts all the flavors that make Mexican hot chocolate different to normal hot chocolate – namely cinnamon for spiciness and cayenne pepper for heat! Start this cake by...

May 1, 2020

Mexican Buñuelos

Cooking Time: 35m

These Mexican Buñuelos are a deep fried dough treat which are dusted with cinnamon sugar while still warm. This Mexican buñuelos recipe produces golden fried dough balls which I think are like a cross between a donut and a fritter. They taste amazing with a mug of hot chocolate. To...

April 29, 2020

Churro Waffles

Cooking Time: 32m

These Churro Waffles were inspired by a recent trip to visit a friend who lives in Mexico. In my friend’s home town, they party all night and it is traditional to get a snack of churros for the walk home after a night of dancing. Churros are a deep fried...

April 27, 2020

Mexican Chicken Salsa Casserole

Cooking Time: 1h 35m

As you know, I’m all about themed dinner parties and you bet this Mexican Chicken Salsa Casserole is a huge hit on Mexican Night. Change it up or serve it with some yummy ground beef tacos. This recipe is so easy to follow and feeds a little crowd so it’s...

April 26, 2020

Vegan Mexican Chocolate Cake

Cooking Time: 35m

I love to make this Vegan Mexican Chocolate Cake for special occasions like birthdays or anniversary dinners. It is moist and fudgy with a hint of spicy cinnamon and a little kick of heat from cayenne pepper – just like Mexican hot chocolate! As well as tasting absolutely delicious, this...

April 26, 2020

Churro Chips

Cooking Time: 15m

These Churro Chips are a sweet crispy take on the traditional Mexican treat. I love the flavor of cinnamon and these churro chips provide a great opportunity to showcase this classic spice. And so easy to make too – simply combine cut up tortillas with butter and cinnamon sugar. And...

April 25, 2020

RumChata Pudding Shots

Cooking Time: 4h 40m

These RumChata Pudding Shots are just the dessert to make the next time you are entertaining guests. They will be amazed with these RumChata flavored treats. RumChata is a smooth and creamy blend of rum and dairy cream. It is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and it is often used...

April 25, 2020

Lightened Up Mexican Corn Dip

Cooking Time: 12m

Lightened Up Mexican Corn Dip is a delicious Mexican inspired dip which can be served straight from the pan it was cooked in. Corn dip is one of my favorite things to make and I am always on the lookout for variations on my usual recipe. I like this one...

April 24, 2020

Best Sopapilla Cheesecake

Cooking Time: 3h 55m

This is the Best Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe I have ever come across and I think you will love it too. Sopapillas are pillow-shaped pieces of pastry which are deep fried and delicious! Sopapillas are eaten in the US and many South American countries. Pairing these with a cheesecake filling is...

April 23, 2020

Tamale Pie

Cooking Time: 50m

Are you having a Cinco De Mayo party this year? Then you need to add this Tamale Pie to your menu! And even if you’re not, Mexican night won’t be the same without this incredible dish. A tamale pie gets cooked in a hot skillet with layers from baked corn...

April 23, 2020

Beef and Cheese Empanada

Cooking Time: 47m

This Beef and Cheese Empanada is part of our Cinco de Mayo recipes, a day of commemoration to the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today we celebrate with festival events full of art, dancing and of course food, food and more...

April 23, 2020

Corn Salad with Queso Fresco

Cooking Time: 17m

Corn Salad with Queso Fresco is a delicious Mexican inspired salad that I love to whip up for lunches any time I have a batch of queso fresco in my fridge. Queso fresco is a lovely light alternative to feta in salads and I think it tastes amazing paired with...

February 24, 2020

Homemade Gluten-Free Corn Tortilla

Cooking Time: 55m

I love to make this Homemade Gluten-Free Corn Tortilla recipe because not only does it give me an opportunity to use my tortilla press, but it makes delicious and naturally gluten free tortillas. These tortillas have become my go-to when I am making tacos now as they have an authentic...

November 18, 2019

Cachapas: Venezuelan Corn Cakes

Cooking Time: 20m

With simple ingredients these Cachapas: Venezuelan Corn Cakes make a change from the traditional flour pancake and into the most delicious breakfast treat. Unlike the traditional thin pancake, this corn cake is thick but airy and light and despite the substantial offering, they are as quick and easy as any...

November 5, 2019

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad

Cooking Time: 15m

I have to admit this but I believe this Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad is the best Mexican recipe I have yet written. Beating burritos and tacos, this new, Tex-Mex, open salad is the new craze! With fresh Romaine lettuce and shredded rotisserie chicken toss in red and green bell pepper,...

September 27, 2019

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cooking Time: 10m

What goes into Mexican Hot Chocolate? Sugar and spice and everything nice! In your boiling water and milk mix, you can add baking cocoa, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves or nutmeg and a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a hint of sweetness. Top your hot cocoa mugs with whipped cream...

September 26, 2019

Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Cooking Time: 25m

Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is a great recipe to have on standby when you are planning your next barbecue or cookout. It is creamy and delicious with Mexican flavors. You can easily double the recipe if you are cooking for a big crowd. My recipe combines wholewheat...

September 19, 2019

Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad

Cooking Time: 4h 10m

This Sweet Corn Polenta and Tomato Salad is your recipe for lunch, this weekend! Great if you’re having guests because this dish is tasty and filling and satisfies even the pickiest of eaters! A delicious, freshly made, Spanish polenta with sweet corn and Parmesan cheese and topped with a tangy,...

September 8, 2019

Corn Salsa

Cooking Time: 25m

This Corn Salsa is a vegan dream. Use this recipe inside your tacos and burritos or just enjoy it as a salad on its own. With so many delicious and juicy salad ingredients, this dish can be filling enough too. I like to use corn for the base of the...

August 4, 2019

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Cooking Time: 25m

Mexican Street Corn mania! By now you should know I’m famous for my barbecues and I’m always developing new ideas for sides to serve with my meat and these cook whole corns are definitely a top favorite. Pop them on the grill with your meat, if you wish or cook...

August 1, 2019

Fresh Corn Salsa

Cooking Time: 25m

This Fresh Corn Salsa is a bright and colorful dish to serve alongside your favorite summer main dishes. I love to make this to bring to neighborhood cookouts. It’s big enough to feed a crowd and kids tend to love it just as much as adults. Think about reducing the...

July 26, 2019

Vegan Barbecue Chickpea Salad

Cooking Time: 20m

This Vegan Barbecue Chickpea Salad is one of my favorite vegan recipes out there. Simmer your chickpeas in the barbecue sauce, over a low heat for just a few minutes and notice your balls of protein begin to absorb so much added flavor. Serve them over a fresh, crunchy salad...

July 7, 2019

Fresh Vegan Corn and Chickpea Salad

Cooking Time: 10m

I always bring a bowl of this Fresh Corn and Chickpea Salad on family picnics. One of our favorite family pastimes in summer is to take a picnic and drive to a nearby forest or lake and spend the day splashing about or climbing trees. Of course, all that outdoor...

July 2, 2019

Gluten Free Hearty Chicken Chili with White Beans

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

This Hearty Chicken Chili With White Beans is a great recipe to make for friends. I love all types of chili and this one is packed full of delicious flavors and healthy ingredients. I cook this dish in a dutch oven – low and slow to create a tender succulent...

June 30, 2019

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