¡Hola! Jalapeño is a recipe website dedicated to celebrating Mexican flavors. Created by professional chef, Kate Ramos. Inspired by her love for Mexican cuisine she creates authentic Mexican recipes with modern twists that are loved not only by her Mexican-American family but thousands of readers. Her recipes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Shape, and more!
My Favorite Mexican Foodie Gifts!
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Hi Reader, Gift Ideas For Every Mexican Food Lover
My personal favorite (and the one I own and use) is this hot rolled steel press from Masienda.
For the friend who’s obsessed with making authentic guacamole or grinding their own spices, a molcajete is an excellent gift idea.
There’s a whole world of Mexican cookbooks out there, from classics to modern masterpieces. For the home cook, my favorites are Tu Casa, Mi Casa by Enrique Olvera, Comida Casera by Dora Ramirez or my own cookbook, Plant Powered Mexican.
A comal is a round griddle that is the workhorse of any Mexican home kitchen. It’s perfect for making tortillas (or warming them), toasting chiles or charring onions and peppers.
Any Mexican food lover should try making homemade tamales at least once, and it is so much easier with the right equipment. Having a large vaporera or tamales-steaming pot is a must.
Whether you're shopping for a home cook, a kitchen collector, or someone who simply loves bold, beautiful flavors—this guide have something special for everyone! 10 All-Time Favorite Mexican CookbooksThese classics never fail. Perfect for gifting to new cooks, seasoned home chefs, or anyone wanting to truly explore Mexican cuisine. ✨Explore the full list here >> The newest releases coming this year! A great pick for the cookbook lover who wants what’s fresh, exciting, and just hitting the shelves. 🍽️ Thanksgiving Leftovers Heating up leftovers? Get creative! Turkey becomes tacos, stuffing becomes waffles, and cranberry sauce becomes dressing in seconds. Here are some leftover recipes to inspire you:
🛍️ Happy Shopping + Merry Early Christmas!I hope these gift guides bring you inspiration and help you find something amazing for the cooks, hosts, and food lovers in your life. |
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¡Hola! Jalapeño is a recipe website dedicated to celebrating Mexican flavors. Created by professional chef, Kate Ramos. Inspired by her love for Mexican cuisine she creates authentic Mexican recipes with modern twists that are loved not only by her Mexican-American family but thousands of readers. Her recipes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Shape, and more!
Hi Reader, When it’s cold outside, I lean hard into big-batch cooking. The kind of meals that simmer low and slow, fill the kitchen with warmth, and somehow taste even better the next day. Cook once, eat well for days—that’s winter comfort at its finest.😊 Winter Dinner Comfort Classics Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Deeply flavorful, fall-apart tender, and perfect for tacos, bowls, or quesadillas all week long. One reader said: "So good! My go to barbacoa recipe now.So many other recipes add way...
Hi Reader, One of the best ways to make weeknight meals easier (and more exciting) is to prep versatile components ahead of time that you can remix into totally different dishes all week long. Think of it as building a base pantry of Mexican-inspired flavors that’s ready to go whenever hunger strikes. Once you have them on hand, dinner comes together in minutes—but tastes like you actually cooked.😉 Remix Dinner All Week 1. Rajas Con Crema Creamy roasted poblanos that instantly level up tacos,...
Hi Reader, Some recipes just stick. They’re the ones you make once… and then again. The ones you bookmark, share, and crave when you want something comforting, familiar, and really, really good. This roundup is full of reader favorites and comfort classics—the tried-and-true recipes you’ve loved most. 😊 Reader Favorites & Comfort Classics 1. Traditional Carnitas Tacos Rich, tender, and deeply flavorful—this is the kind of carnitas recipe that turns any night into a celebration. One reader...