Crisp red apples, raisins, celery, pineapple, and pecans are some of the ingredients in this classic Mexican Christmas Apple Salad recipe. The fruit and nuts are tossed with sour cream and mayonnaise sweetened ever so gently with a squeeze of agave syrup. The salad is not overly sweet nor savory. The flavor is right in […]
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This Pozole Rojo, or “red” pozole, is made with pork shoulder or shanks, red chiles, and lots of hominy corn. Although in our photos, the soup looks loaded with goodness, the soup itself is quite simple with pork and hominy and a light broth. Serve with small bowls of garnishes for people to add to […]
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It is perfect weather for a warm, hearty bowl of Albóndigas or meatball soup. Although Albóndigas originated in Spain, the meatball soup is popular throughout Mexico. We’ve had the soup with a light clear broth and with more of a spicy tomato broth. Of course, every Latino family has their own, unique recipe or version […]
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Nowadays I find myself looking for delicious food that is easy to make and not have a lot of dishes to clean up afterward. Anyone else with me here? This is why I am loving our new cast iron skillet from Stargazer. Be sure to visit our Instagram page to enter to win your own […]
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A good Chicken Tinga recipe brings boring shredded chicken to life with chipotles in adobo sauce lending their smoky flavor and heat. Serve the Chicken Tinga in a burrito with rice and beans, or on top of a tostada, taco or sope. It’s really that versatile! Chicken Tinga Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients 8 ripe […]
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This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail – Coctel de Camarones – immediately takes me to a small beach off of Baja California where the ocean breeze feels good under the warm sun. SIMPLY HEAVEN Every spoonful of the Mexican shrimp cocktail has me imagining I am sipping an iced cold Mexican lager with friends while a trio […]
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Why do we have to wait for winter to enjoy the sweet flavor of a favorite Mexican hot beverage, Champurrado? In the heat of summer, it’s all about homemade ice cream in our household. Inspired by the thick hot chocolate drink, we developed this recipe for homemade Champurrado Ice Cream, a creamy, rich delight that […]
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Chile Rellenos can be one of those more intimidating Mexican dishes to prepare because you want the egg batter to be light and fluffy. In this Chile Relleno Casserole recipe, you eliminate the stress and worries and simply enjoy the flavors. What are the flavors of the Chile Relleno Casserole? You’ll taste the heat of […]
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Do you ever watch those food shows where a top-notch chef gets eliminated because they didn’t season their food enough? Doesn’t it just kill you? It doesn’t matter how good their technique is, you will be chopped for not seasoning the dish. It’s true at home, too, albeit you don’t win $10,000 in cash for […]
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The idea of MyCajita came at the right time, given our “new normal” of online shopping due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Worried about Mother’s Day or a comadre’s birthday? Not to worry. MyCajita is an online subscription-based shopping destination supporting more than 155 artisans throughout Mexico. The company sent us the “SALUD” box knowing we […]
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