Mexican Food

While it resembles a mortar and pestle used to grind spices, the molcajete has a construction of rough volcanic rock instead of marble. Most often, the molcajete grinds spices, but some cooks take...

Cilantro lime rice is the perfect accompaniment to many Mexican dishes and makes a great side dish to serve along side chips and salsa and nachos. Burritos filled with cilantro lime rice and...

If you like hard tacos, you know that they can be both delicious and frustrating. There is nothing more irritating than loading up your hard taco shell with all your favorite toppings, only to...

The popularity of Mexican cuisine has spread across the United States. Many Americans like to spice up everyday foods using salsa, picante and pico de gallo sauces. There is a difference between...

In Spanish, the word "asadero" means baking, making it fitting that asadero cheese is a type of cow's-milk cheese commonly used for melting. Asadero is a white and creamy cheese.

Sopaipillas is an Mexican sweet dessert like bread. It's quick and easy to make. Great recipes to make with the kids. You can fry the bread, then they can decorate and doctor them up with the...

The tostada is a classical Mexican dish and can be a complete meal all by itself. The word "tostada" literally means "toasted". Tostada is basically a Mexican salad or western...

I love spicy food and smothered chicken burritos are my favorite. After checking several recipes for chicken burritos and enchiladas, I ended up creating this version myself. After I made this...

If you’re like me you buy tamales by the dozens and freeze them until you are ready to chow down. The quickest way I have used to thaw and reheat these yummy morsels of mesa and meat is to...

Green chili sauce is a versatile sauce used in Mexican cuisine based on green chili peppers, chicken stock and spices. There are many recipe variations, but the procedure is virtually all the...

Prickly Pear Cactus is very easy to grow in many parts of the United States. The pads can be used to make jams and jellies, candy and there is even a Prickly Pear Margarita! The health benefits of...

If you like Mexican Chicken Enchiladas, you will love this recipe. It is an authentic Mexican recipe that puts a twist on traditional chicken enchiladas. This recipe gives you the delicious...

A tasty guacamole does not have to be difficult to prepare. If you have fresh ingredients and a couple of ripe avocados, you can make your own in just five minutes. Guacamole makes for a fantastic...

This will show you how to make the Pico De Gallo that goes with my Diezmillo article. Listed below are two additional articles that compliment this recipe. You can also use this for a tortilla...

Actually, this technique comes from Monterey Mexico. My buddy Pedro, from work, shared with me his grandmothers simple, yet amazing hot sauce recipe. You will be hard pressed to find another hot...

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...

Denver, Colorado is a city known for its eclectic tastes in art, culture and food. Featuring restaurants that cater to numerous nationalities and styles, Denver has an especially vibrant selection...

This recipe imitates the milder hot sauces served at popular Mexican fast food places. When you make your own at home, the decisions you make about the amount of heat, the vegetables you use, and...

Mexican cuisine includes a variety of spicy foods. Though each region has its signature dishes, they all have a lot in common in terms of cooking techniques. Favorite soups and sauces need to be...

Chili spices, cornmeal and cilantro are the main ingredients Mexican food artisans use to make masterpieces. Traditional Mexican fare differs greatly from the fast food served in many restaurants....

Tortillas are a flat bread that originated in Mexico; however, they are a common staple in American Southwest cuisine. They have gained popularity in North America and Europe, and they have even...

The key to making restaurant-style salsa is using fresh ingredients. Making your own salsa is quick and easy. You can make it as spicy or mild as you want, and the ingredients are easy to find....

When someone says the word "agave," people usually have one association: tequila. While it is true that tequila is agave's biggest claim to fame, it has been used for many things for thousands of...

Picky eaters and complainers make it a challenge to plan food for a kid's party. Because many children love Mexican foods, choose what to serve from a wide range of options and satisfy even the...

Warm and chewy, homemade tortillas are an excellent way to enjoy a more authentic Mexican dining experience. Flour tortillas are an excellent complement to any meal but an especially important...

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your batch of homegrown tomatoes and peppers? Or maybe you're just hungry for some fresh salsa. It's salsa time! Try this EASY recipe for delicious...

Mexican sausages are New World cousins of Spanish sausages, sharing similar names but often kicked up a notch in terms of spice. Rather than being dried, they are used fresh in stews, soups, tacos...

Have you ever tried sopapillas at a mexican restaurant? You know...the dessert that you put powdered sugar and honey on?? They are SOOOOOO good! I'm going to teach you how to make them! Both, the...

This homemade Green Chili is an old family recipe that we've been using for generations! We all absolutely LOVE it and I'm going to share it with all of my Ehow friends :] Enjoy!

Passion fruit is delicious. Tart yellow juice surrounds the black seeds inside the ovoid fruit. Passion fruit, Passifloriacea sp., is a vine native to South America (Brazil, Paraguay and...

Chipotles are dried and smoked jalapeno peppers that originated in pre-Aztec Mexico. They are used in Mexican and American cuisines to add spice and their signature smoky flavor to many different...

Stocking a Mexican spice cupboard is a culinary adventure that opens up a new world of flavors. Finding the spices is no longer as difficult as it once was, given the growing number of ethnic...

A delicious Mexican dip is easy to make and requires fresh ingredients. All you have to know is how to pick a good mango or avocado, and the rest is up to you. Choose from fresh fruits and...

You wanna twist on your regular 'ol bean burrito?? It may not be the healthiest recipe, but it sure is delicious!

Many of the tools used in the traditional Mexican kitchen would be familiar to cooks in pre-Colombian times. While a modern appliance like a blender might make a reasonable substitute for an...

Mexican cooking is full of flavor and variety. Try some of the many different food items that are popular and are used in various forms all over the country. Cooking methods along with varied...

Tortillas are a thin flat bread used primarily in Mexican cuisine. They are traditionally prepared using a lightly fried corn-based dough, but American versions are often flour-based. Tortillas...

Here's a chicken chipotlé pizza for your crowd. We are going to use a refrigerated pizza dough for this recipe to save time. All you need to do is prepare the toppings for this pizza. Quick...

The recipe for tortillas is fairly simple; all you need is flour, salt, water, baking powder and oil, lard or shortening. Traditionally, a tortilla press flattens the dough before the tortillas...

Fish tacos are a popular street food found in coastal towns throughout the world, and many chefs and restaurants have started including more sophisticated versions of fish tacos onto their menus....

The spicy chili pepper known most famously in Mexican and Indian cuisines is indeed cayenne, though it is also red. There is no distinction between cayenne and red pepper aside from the name. Some...

A chipotle pepper is basically a smoked jalapeno pepper. Chipotles have a distinct smoky and sweet flavor, and there are two main types. While they are most commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex...

Mole is a name for a variety of Mexican sauces, characterized by their complex flavors--often including chilies and chocolate--and their smooth, rich texture. Mole poblano is the most common type...

A very basic frijoles (refried beans) recipe. This is another recipe my dad taught me...and I'm forever trying new things with it.

Chiles rellenos are a Latin American specialty consisting of peppers filled with cheese, meat or rice. They are often coated in batter and deep fried, but can also be grilled or baked. Chiles...

Estimated to have been in existence for more than 1,500 years, one of the most popular "new" heirloom beans available today is the Anasazi. With its striking colors and rich history, the Anasazi...

Chili peppers are a classic ingredient in Mexican cuisine. Each variety of chili pepper has its own distinct flavor, so when a recipe calls for a particular type of pepper, try to use it when...