¡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!
🌶️ ¡Hola! Jalapeño — 12 Nights of Mexican Holiday Cooking
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Hi Reader, Every day for the next twelve days, I’ll send you one special holiday recipe—each inspired by bold Mexican flavors, cozy traditions, and those dishes that make your kitchen smell like pure Christmas joy. From make-ahead dinners to festive drinks, easy sides, holiday sweets, and a few surprises… get ready to bring a little Mexican sparkle to your Christmas table. 🌟 Here's what you can expect:
I can’t wait to cook through the season with you — this is truly one of my favorite things we do each year. Are you ready? |
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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, Here’s the first piece of your Mexican holiday table—something warm, bold, and big-batch to set the tone for the season. Beef Pozole We’re starting our holiday countdown with a bowl of pure comfort. A cozy and warming recipe, and it’s as hearty and satisfying as it is flavorful! It comes together in a large pot with chuck roast, hominy, red chile sauce, and a very generous handful of toppings. ✨ Quick Tips to Make Holiday Cooking Easier Make it ahead: Pozole is even better the next...
Hi Reader, We’re rolling straight into a busy, festive month of cooking, and I’m so excited to share some of my favorite tried-and-true holiday recipes with you. December is one of my favorite times to be in the kitchen—there’s just something so special about the smells, the warmth, and the foods we make only once a year. So I gathered 10 recipes that our family returns to again and again—comforting dishes, festive treats, and flavorful favorites that truly make December feel magical. Bring...
Hi Reader, Happy December! It’s officially Ponche de Navidad season—nothing says Mexican Christmas quite like a steaming mug of this fragrant, fruit-packed punch! And this month, we’re putting the spotlight on the ingredient that makes it truly authentic: tejocotes! 🎄✨ December Challenge Recipe: Ponche Navideno Tejocotes are the soul of authentic Ponche de Navidad—a sweet, apple-pear–like fruit that turns soft and fragrant as it simmers with warm spices. They give the punch its classic...