Hi Reader, There are a bunch of new and updated recipes on the blog right now, and honestly, this lineup feels like a built-in excuse to invite people over. Smoky tacos, slow cooker barbacoa, jalapeño poppers, and the guacamole that keeps everyone parked by the chips bowl. See All The Latest Recipes → Juicy Mexican-Style Pork Adobada Tacos Smoky chile-marinated pork piled into warm tortillas with plenty of lime. The move when taco night needs to feel a little extra. Authentic Slow Cooker...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Here's what you should make... Grilled Chicken Fajitas → One reader said: "I’m serving fajitas this Sunday. I love the variety of meats and salsas and side dishes. Mexican food is really the best, and all of my friends love cilantro! Yours are beautiful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" -Mimi Get the chicken fajitas recipe → Or... Grilled Cilantro Garlic Pork Chops One reader said: "Just made these tonight….DELISH! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" - Catherine Serve With... Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw One...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, These simple black beans are so easy and so good they are hands down the most popular recipe on my site. Make these quick black beans → Here's what the people are saying: "I made this last night. I was concerned the amounts of the ingredients would overwhelm a 15 ounce can of black beans, but I followed the recipe anyway and it turned out perfect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" -Diana One reader said: “These were very good. My husband kept buying big cans of black beans and I needed to switch it up....
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I don’t usually roll a full pan of enchiladas on a weeknight, but this version makes it worth it. A quick red sauce, a creamy chicken filling, and no extra steps — just dip, roll, bake, and it comes out saucy, cheesy and deeply comforting. chicken enchiladas recipe→ You'll Love This Recipe Because It's: Easy Tex-Mex style red chile sauce Supremely cheesy Bakes in 15–20 minutes Get the recipe → Serve It With... Easy Vegan Refried Beans Jicama Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing A...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If Mother’s Day snuck up on you, don’t try to do everything. Make this brunch — savory, sweet, and a drink — all on the table in under an hour. Start with the molletes → Molletes Start here. If Molletes don't feel special enough just know that no one will turn down crunchy bread topped with creamy beans and melted cheese, especially if topped with roasted garlic-tomato crema. Make the molletes → Fresh Pico de Gallo Spoon this over everything and it instantly wakes the whole plate...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Cinco de Mayo lands on Taco Tuesday this year. The calendar gods finally got something right 😂 So we're doing it properly. Snacks, three different taco options to choose from and a few margarita ideas too. Here's the plan. Start with the snacks While you're heating tortillas and grilling, people are going to want something to nibble on. Here are 15 Cinco snacks — chips, dips, and things to graze on. See All 15 Cinco de Mayo Snacks Now the tacos: Steak Fajita Tacos Sizzling skirt...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve got your main locked in, this is what makes it feel like a full Cinco spread. The side, the salsa, and the dessert that pull everything together. Build Your Full Cinco de Mayo Menu Mexican Corn Casserole This is the one I make when I don’t want leftovers. Half disappears before anyone sits down. Get corn casserole recipe Charred Tomatillo Salsa The salsa that fixes everything. Tacos, chips, whatever’s on your plate — this is the move. Get charred tomatillo recipe Coconut...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, and I've pulled together the three dishes I'd actually make this year — plus the drinks to pour alongside them. It's never too early to party plan 🪅 See All My Cinco de Mayo Recipes Grilled Al Pastor Chicken Wings Smoky, tangy, a little sweet — all the flavor of a street-cart al pastor taco, packed into a wing. These are the ones I'd serve first. Half the plate disappears before anyone sits down. Carne Asada Tacos Juicy, perfectly charred steak...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Mother’s Day brunch doesn’t need to be a big production to feel special. In fact, I think it’s better when it’s not. A few really good things on the table, coffee poured, everyone lingering a little longer than usual—that’s kind of the whole point. So instead of overplanning, here’s a simple, feel-good menu you can pull together. 😉 🍳 Make This First: Huevos Rancheros A classic for a reason—crispy tortillas, eggs, and bold sauce come together into a brunch centerpiece that feels...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read