Mexican Food

In the “olden days” one of the best cooks in the territory used to make this enchilada sauce and it was popular with everybody who ever tried it. Unlike any canned or store-bought enchilada...

Ceviche is a food I have been eating since childhood. It is usually made with raw fish cooked in limejuice. This particular version uses cooked shrimp and imitation crabmeat, which eliminates...

One quick meal that is full of flavor is fajitas. Below is my recipe on how to make beef fajitas. enjoy

Fajitas are delicious. Few would disagree. And this meal may be the easiest way to feed large groups of people - and assure that everyone gets what they want. Cheap, simple, and quick - what...

These are so easy and cheap to make that you may never buy them again. The flavor is also much better than store bought. They are great with all your favorite mexican dihes, as sandwich wraps, or...

Who doesn't love a good enchilada? I probably make these once a month and they fly out of the pan. Just serve with rice and beans and you will have a great meal.

They call it the impossible cake but it is a lot easier than you think it is. It is a flan on bottom with a chocolate cake on top.

Learn to make a flan like the pros. This flan is creamy sweet and delicious. Once you make it im sure it will become a favorite in your house.

This recipe is authentically Mexican and presented to make the food's preparation in a modern American kitchen easy and successful.

You can buy refried beans in a can or even make them from canned pinto beans. To get a truly authentic taste and texture however, you need to start with dried beans. This is time consuming and...

Baked chicken, pollo loco style, begins with a savory marinade with traditional Mexican flavors. This recipe is crazy good, and so easy. It makes fabulous chicken tacos, burritos and enchiladas,...

The combination of flavors in these easy Mexican enchiladas recipes (make individual enchiladas or an enchilada casserole)is wonderful. This Mexican shrimp recipe is similar to a traditional...

For some reason, the average person thinks that Mexican restaurants are a fattening, bloating trap--for the hangover moments, the PMS moments or when you need comfort food and simply don't give a...

Champurrado is the name for the Mexican version of hot chocolate, not to be confused with what some call Mexican hot chocolate. Real champurrado is not spicy but sweet, it is also thicker than...

Flautas are like taquitos the only difference is that they are made with flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas. The produce a softer flakier shell which some prefer. They are easy to make and...

Learn how to make this smooth and creamy authentic guacamole dip for your next party or get together. This guacamole dip recipe goes great with any style of Mexican food or just have it with...

These tacos are great for any occasion.

I absolutely love Mexican food. One of my favorites is charro beans. I eat charro beans alot, I would eat them daily if I lived alone :) I have gotten rave reviews from my family and friends...

Have you ever wanted a huge pile of nachos late at night and nothing was open? I am going to teach you ho to make nachos like you have never seen before. these are the most supreme nachos ever!

Chile Verde is a traditional green chile and pork dish. Mexican restaurants all have their own versions, but none compare to my favorite all time chile verde burrito from Trina's Mexican Food in...

What is Mexican food without the rice? True restaurant style Mexican rice is easy to make, if you leave the box mix at the store. This recipe makes that light and fluffy rice loaded with flavor....

The labels of many commercially-produced flour tortillas reveal that some are made with lard, some add dairy products, and most contain preservatives. What’s a vegan to do when he or she wants to...

"Calabacitas" means little squashes. It is a Mexican dish with zucchini, cheese and corn as it's main ingredients.Calabacitas are a healthy vegetarian side dish that is relatively easy...

This chicken quesadillas recipe is simple to make and very tasty. The best chicken quesadillas recipes include gooey cheese, tender chicken and spices that tantalize your taste buds- and I...

What? No enchilada sauce in a jar or can on hand? That's ok! Your own enchilada sauce is so easy to make and for much less money. It's also much healthier as you can control the sodium...

Tamales are a traditional food of many Latin countries and cultures. Although most Americans think of tamales as nothing more than corn dough with a spicy meat filling steamed in a corn husk,...

Refried beans are a staple of Mexican food that you can easily make at home. Follow these steps to make refried beans just like those you enjoy at Mexican restaurants for a fraction of the price...

No need to have a packet of taco seasoning when you want to make tacos. With ingredients you already have in your pantry you can have great tacos in no time.

If you're lucky enough to be able to shop Trader Joe's, I'll give you the ingredients to pick up and have on hand to make an even quicker, more gourmet version of my easy burrito-in-a-bowl. On...

In English, pollo asado means "roast chicken," which should give you some idea about cooking this delicious dish. Flavorful and filling, simply pop it in the oven and you're all done. The recipe...

I just made this a week ago for the first time and I was really impressed by how easy it was and by how tasty it turned out to be.

I am going to teach you how to make the delicious relish they make at El Chico's Mexican Restaurant.

Learn how to roll chicken into an enchilada to make chicken enchiladas, in this free cooking video.

Learn how to prepare the beef to make enchiladas, in this free cooking video.

Love Mexican food. Rice is a staple in Mexican cuisine and this recipe is quick and easy. Great side dish to any chicken or beef plate.

Nobody cooks quite like mom. Whenever I visit home, I always request my mom’s calebacitas. It’s a vegetable side dish that can be paired with any Mexican entrée, or if you like it as much as...

Fajitas are a popular and versatile dish. They can be made in a wide variety of ways depending on personal taste. One of the more popular methods are spicy chicken fajitas. And in order to keep...

Learn how to serve a homemade flour tortillas recipe in this free video on cooking Mexican food.

Tamales, steamed corn dough often filled with meat or cheese, are a traditional food native to many Latin American countries. The Mexican version of the dish, which is by now quite well-known in...

This recipe is a great taste from the south. Anyone would agree that this is a veggie lover’s delight with just enough pickings to fill you up for hours.

Just a slightly different hot dog that the kids & adults love. Adjust the hotness to your liking!

Mexican food is always quick, easy, and sure to be a big hit with the family!

An easy way to take care of a pizza or nacho craving without blowing your diet!

Guacamole is a staple whenever people eat Mexican food, although cooks take liberties with tradition by altering the original recipe. As a result, many people have never tasted authentic Mexican...

This delicious dessert is popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Its base consists of rice, three types of milk (regular milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk), and...

This recipe for asparagus soup is quick, easy and delicious. It is actually a Mexican recipe. The asparagus is cooked in chicken broth and dished into individual serving bowls onto a small cube...

You have never eaten meatballs until you've had albondigas! Tender, juicy, slightly spicy, full of subtle flavors....

This is a tasty recipe that's also great entertaining since everyone can build their own and it's vegetarian-friendly! Serves 4.

Ever had to feed too many people and didn't know what to make? I have been faced with that problem many times, and have found that my most successful dish has been Quesadillas. The way I make...

A molcajete is not a common item found in most kitchens, but it is making a comeback. A molcajete is a stone bowl with a stone mortar used to grind foods. But the molcajete cannot be used right...