¡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!
🎯 July Cooking Challenge Just Dropped: It’s All About Canela!
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Hi Reader, A new month means a brand-new challenge ingredient—and this one’s bringing all the summer vibes. Say hello to Canela (Mexican cinnamon)! 🍨 Whip up the featured recipe, snap a photo, and you’ll be entered to win a $150 Amazon gift card! New around here? You’re about to have some serious fun. Let’s dive in!🍴 Here is the July Recipe:
That’s right—we’re going sweet and spiced this July, and trust me, you’re going to love it. Canela (aka Ceylon cinnamon) is warm, floral, and a little bit magical. It’s softer and more delicate than the cinnamon sticks you might be used to—and it shines in both sweet and savory dishes. This month, we’re keeping things cool with a silky homemade Canela Ice Cream that’s creamy, dreamy, and full of fragrant canela flavor. It’s a breeze to make and tastes like a hug in frozen form. Perfect for long summer nights and backyard hangouts. 🍨🌙 Once you try it, you’ll be adding canela to everything—promise. 💛 Alternate Recipe: Usually we give an alternate recipe if you can't find the challenge ingredient but this month, if you can't find Canela, use the more easy to find Cassia cinnamon sticks instead. Also, if you don't have an ice cream maker, I give instructions on how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker in the post! How To Join the Canela Challenge ✨🍨 Start With the Recipe 👩🍳 Make It Your Way 📸 Send Us Your Scoop 📅 Submit by July 31 ✨ Want to get inspired? Browse past challenge recipes here » Can’t wait to see your canela creations—get ready to scoop something magical! 🍨💛 |
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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!
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