Mexican Food

Authentic Mexican guacamole, no onion no tomatoes, no dairy. Authentic as my Grandmother used to make it.

In Spanish, paletas means trowels, or little shovels, because of the dessert's shape with a wooden stick as a handle and the fruit as a scoop. Paletas come in over ten different flavors--ranging...

Tortilla shells for tacos are easy to make at home, and they taste oh-so-much better than the ready-made crispy taco shells you buy in a box. You can make a dozen tortilla shells in about five...

Chipotle is world renowned for their guacamole. It has a buttery goodness that many restaurants cannot achieve. This recipe was created out of need after I moved to an area that doesn't have a...

This guide to making Mexican beef stew is a fusion of a recipe from Epicurious, published in 1999, and Diana Kennedy, a well-known authority on Mexican cooking. Epicurious provided the main...

When you go to a Mexican restaurant, you might enjoy a taco salad served in a bowl made from a tortilla. But it's easy to make these bowls at home. The best part about these bowls is that because...

No one likes to show up at a party empty handed. A layered dip is easy to make, healthy, and most people like it. Grab a bag of tortilla chips and you are set.

Do you love cheese quesadillas? Quesadillas may just be the easiest Mexican dish to prepare at home. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they can be made quickly. Read on to find out how.

This Authentic Mexican Family recipe has surprises and flavors that burst in your mouth without being too spicy. If you love to cook and try new recipes, you are going to LOVE this. The fresh...

This is a healthy, mildly-spiced dish that goes well with rice or noodles.

One of the most amazing seasoning mixes for Mexican dishes! Here's another copy cat recipe for Taco Bell. This can be used for so many of Taco Bell's dishes and appetizers or to give your taco or...

Roasted green chilis - the kind most commonly found in cans - are a delicious addition to Mexican favorites like nachos, chili, and fish tacos. You can easily make them at home by roasting fresh...

Learn how to fry paprika in pastry for this delicious Mexican chile rellenos recipe in this free cooking video clip.

Looking for a spicy dish? Learn how to make the cuban stew called pozole in this free recipe video series from an expert chef.

Looking for a spicy dish? Learn how to make the cuban stew called pozole in this free recipe video series from an expert chef.

Learn how to finish cooking the chicken to make chicken enchiladas, in this free cooking video.

Learn what ingredients you need for red enchilada sauce, in this free cooking video.

What do you need to make bean burrito bites? Learn the ingredients for this appetizer or snack with these video instructions.

Chocolate and cheese in one recipe. Yum!

Do you love corn on the cob, but wish for something more than just plain corn. My roommate introduced me to Mexican style corn on the cob and it's the best thing since white bread. Follow my...

Learn how to make these tasty chicken enchiladas in this free recipe video clip about traditional Mexican food.

Burritos are better grilled than straight out of the package. Adding a stuffing to the burritos makes the burrito even better. Depending on your tastes and what you would like, you can make a...

Mexican food can pickle anything from carrots to mangoes but nothing compares to homemade pickles that you can prepare in a couple of minutes and watch them eaten in a couple of seconds. Make this...

This is a simple and delicious recipe for mango salsa. Enjoy with fresh tortilla chips or on Mexican dishes.

From the first time I visited a Mexican home for dinner and ate the delicious chicken, I wondered "how do they do that?" Such a wonderful blend of subtle flavors! Here's how to do it...

Elote is Mexican corn on the cob and is considered an appetizer. If you haven't tried it, you're missing a real taste experience. An enormously popular item sold by street vendors, an ear of corn...

My mother learned this from sister-in-law who was Hispanic. I remember the exact name but I know it stood for poor man's dish. It's excellent if you ask me.

Burritos are one of the easiest to make and best tasting foods out there today. There are many different ways to make burritos, but this is my favorite. Super easy and super tasty!

The zesty sauce in this recipe can be used for most types of enchiladas. This should feed four to six people depending on appetites.

These are a great appetizer for parties and can be made very quickly. Serves six as a generous starter.

These seafood tamales are an interesting change of tamale pace. Serves six people.

This hearty soup is perfect for the winter. Serves 6 to 8 people.

These empanadas are very versatile - you can fill them with whatever sweet filling you've got handy. Makes 20 cookies.

These cookies make a great treat when whipped up around the holidays. Serve a small gathering with this recipe.

These Mexican cookies make a great treat around the holidays when you've got lots of guests. Makes 12 cookies.

If you like traditional bread pudding, you'll love the Mexican version of it. To add a little variety to your next holiday meal, serve capirotada for dessert. Serves six.

These tostadas are great for informal parties because the ingredients can easily be stretched to accommodate more people. Serves 6.

This style of enchilada is very popular in the southwestern United States. This recipe serves 4 to 6.

These chicken enchiladas are done in the southern Mexican style (though "suizas" is actually Spanish for "Swiss-style"!). The recipe is similar to enchiladas with salsa verde, but the sauce is...

The carne asada in this recipe can be used in a lot of different ways. It's a versatile starting point for lots of Mexican dishes. This recipe makes four burritos.