Instead of having to wait a few hours for dried beans to cook, use the Instant Pot to make a batch of Instant Pot Frijoles de Olla. The best part about making frijoles de olla in the Instant Pot is that you don’t have to soak the beans! If you forget to soak the beans …
Sopa Seca de Fideo is a very popular Mexican noodle dish that is easy to make. It is also very kid-friendly! When I lived in Mexico City, I made this recipe for Sopa Seca de Fideo all the time. Sopa Seca de Fideo is a very common dish in central Mexico—especially in Mexico City.
Sopa de Fideo con Caldo de Frijol—Mexican Noodle Soup with bean broth—is an easy Mexican noodle soup that uses the broth of cooked pinto beans for added flavor and nutrition. Sopa de Fideo is a traditional recipe that is very popular in Mexico. Traditionally, sopa de fideo is made with a mixture of blended tomatoes, …
This Mexican Paloma Cocktail is a light, refreshing cocktail is made with fresh grapefruit juice. The Mexican Paloma Cocktail is one of Mexico’s most beloved cocktails. After making my first Paloma, it was easy to see why the Paloma is more popular than the margarita in Mexico.
This Mexican Cabbage and Avocado Salad is one of my new favorite salads. This simple and easy to make salad is bursting with flavor. Only a few ingredients are needed for the salad. The base of the Mexican Cabbage and Avocado Salad is green cabbage, grated carrots, jalapeño, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Inspired by traditional Mexican Rajas con Crema, these Vegan Creamy Rajas are dairy-free! I have been making these Vegan Creamy Rajas for awhile now and I couldn’t believe that I haven’t shared the recipe on the blog! These Vegan Creamy Rajas are a dairy-free version of traditional Mexican rajas con crema. Rajas just means pepper strips. Poblano …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #MiCervezaPremium #CollectiveBias This Mexican Cauliflower Ceviche has me dreaming of warmer weather. The sun is starting to shine more and I can feel that spring is almost …
These 5 Mexican Margarita Recipes are perfect anytime of year! If I had to pick a favorite cocktail, I would have to go with the classic Mexican margarita. Margaritas are so versatile too. You can change the flavor of the margarita by switching up the ingredients. Today I am sharing 5 delicious Mexican Margarita recipes. …
Slightly sweet and tart, these Hibiscus Mimosas are the perfect brunch cocktail. Switch up the traditional orange juice and champagne brunch cocktail with Hibiscus Mimosas. The tart floral hibiscus notes pairs perfectly with sparkling wine. The Hibiscus Mimosas start by making a hibiscus simple syrup. The best part is that this simple syrup can be made days in advance; perfect …
Vegan Mexican Bacalao is inspired by the traditional Bacalao served during Christmas. The first time that I heard of bacalao was on my first trip to Mexico City. When Hector’s family was preparing dinner on Christmas eve, I noticed that they were making something very usual to me: Bacalao a la Vizcaína. Bacalao is dried salted …
Traditional sweet Mexican Lime Tamales are perfect for the holidays. It is almost tamale season! I just love tamales, especially during the holidays. When I make tamales, I usually stick to savory ones but this year I really wanted to make a sweet tamal recipe for you. See how easy these tamales are to make …
Almond Stuffed Dates are a traditional Mexican candy. This version is made a little healthier! These Almond Stuffed Dates are inspired by the traditional Mexican candy recipes made by the nuns in the convent. The nuns loved to use almonds in their sweets. Almond based candy is very similar to marzipan, which the nuns just adored. I …
Switch up taco night with these Jackfruit Salsa Verde Tostadas! As much as I love taco night, I like to switch things up by having tostadas for dinner. Tostadas are kind of like an open face sandwich. You can top your tostadas with your favorite taco toppings. My current favorite are Jackfruit Salsa Verde Tostadas. You …
This Watermelon Guacamole is the perfect guacamole for summer. This Watermelon Guacamole is inspired by Amanda, a family member who lives in Mexico. One day she came down to our apartment and said she wanted to show me how to make Watermelon Guacamole. When we lived in Mexico City, Amanda showed me how to …
Summer is finally here! Start the summer off right with these cool and refreshing Rhubarb Hibiscus Paletas. I am excited to be participating in this years Paleta Week which is hosted by Lola from Lola’s Cocina! Paletas are a traditional frozen dessert from Mexico. They are usually made out of fresh fruits and other local ingredients. These Rhubarb Hibiscus Paletas are …
Mexican Christmas Eve Salad is a traditional salad served in Mexico during the holidays. In Mexico, Noche Buena refers to Christmas Eve. I love visiting Mexico during the holidays. From poinsettia plants filling the markets to the traditional foods served. It is a wonderful time to visit. On Christmas Eve, families gather for a late Christmas dinner. My …
Classic Mexican Margaritas are perfect for entertaining year-round. Your guests will love these 4 ingredient margaritas. I am excited to finally be sharing this easy recipe for Classic Mexican Margaritas. These margaritas have become a family favorite since traveling to Mexico for my wedding a few years ago. While on vacation in Mexico at Hacienda …
I’m so excited you guys! The Vegan Mexican Cookbook ebook is now for available to buy. I have been waiting for this day for awhile. I have mentioned it a few times here on the blog that I was writing an ebook, specifically a Vegan Mexican ebook. I started working on the ebook earlier this year …
When I am thinking of new recipes to create, I am always inspired by two things. My first source of inspiration is Mexico. I am very inspired by the time that I spent living in Mexico City and traveling to other parts of Mexico. In many of the recipes on the blog, you’ll notice the …
During the holidays, atole is very popular in Mexico. If you aren’t familiar with atole, it is a traditional masa based warm drink that is served during the colder months. It is popular to serve for Dia de los Muertos but also throughout the holiday season. In Mexico, you’ll find vendors selling all kinds of atoles during …
I have a confession to make to you. I know that I should always cook with broths and stocks instead of water, but sometimes I don’t. I usually find myself using water instead of vegetable broth, especially if I am cooking just for myself. Sometimes it is just easier to use water instead of making …
Do you ever find yourself cooking something that transports you back to another place and time? This happened to me the other day when I was making these Poblano and Cheese Arepas for lunch. It was weird because when I created this recipe, I didn’t intend for it to be inspired by Mexico. I simply thought that …
When I was in Mexico, I was surprised to see quinoa being sold at different stores and markets. Now, I will admit that it was pretty expensive as far as quinoa goes; definitely not an everyday ingredient to use like rice. Quinoa definitely isn’t a traditional Mexican ingredient; however, it makes a great stand-in for …
Last weekend the temperatures dropped here in the Midwest. It was unseasonably chilly and it definitely didn’t feel like it was almost June! With such a dip in temperatures, I was left craving something a little more heartier and comforting. I looked at the pantry to see if I had anything to create some sort …
A classic Mexican Pan Dulce recipe for Conchas with a Vegan twist. Walking down the streets of Mexico City, the aroma of freshly baked pan dulce with smelled the streets. It is one of those memorable smells. You know, one of those smells that just takes you back to a certain time and place. I …
When I was in Mexico City, I didn’t do too much baking. There where a few cookie attempts, but the results weren’t the greatest. I gave up baking there for a few reasons. First, the elevation made baking difficult. Things didn’t rise or spread like they where suppose to. Secondly, I couldn’t find a lot of …
This past Saturday, I left Mexico City with Hector and Phoebe {our pug} for Michigan. Leaving Mexico City was definitely bittersweet. I love Mexico and I am so grateful to have experienced living there. In the short 6 months that I was there, I learned so much about Mexican food; but I also learned a lot …
Over the past few months, rice has become my go-to side dish. I will admit that Mexican Red Rice is my favorite rice dish; however, Mexican Green Rice {Arroz Verde} is definitely right up there with the red version. Only a couple of ingredients are needed to make a delicious and flavorful rice. For this Green …
I love Mexico very much. I fell in love when I first visited way back in December of 2011. There was just something about Mexico that drew me in. I felt deeply connected to this foreign country. When Hector and I decided to come and live in Mexico City for awhile, I was ecstatic. I …
A few years back I had my first nopales {cactus paddles}. If I recall correctly, it was at one of Hector’s family parties. From first bite, I fell in love with nopales. It was so different; it was so delicious. After that first bite, I have been eating nopales on a regular basis, especially here in …
I hear that there is a big game on this Sunday. If I was back home, I probably would watch the game because it happens to be on. Since I’m in Mexico, I won’t be partaking in any SuperBowl Parities; however, that doesn’t stop me from enjoy some SuperBowl favorite party snacks. Guacamole would have to …
Have you heard of the fruit Xoconostle before? I had no idea what a Xoconostle was before coming to Mexico, but I was intrigued from first sight. I am a huge fan of Nopales {cactus} and when I learned that Xoconostle is a cactus fruit, I just had to try it. These little fruits might not look the …