¡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!
The Dinner Shortcut I Use Every Single Week😉
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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
Creamy roasted poblanos that instantly level up tacos, bowls, and quesadillas.
Savory, spicy, and perfect with eggs, beans, or crispy potatoes.
Fast-cooking beef for tacos today, burrito bowls tomorrow.
Big, cozy flavor—made weeknight-easy with premade mole.
Fresh, creamy, and spoon-on-everything good.
Tangy pickled veggies that wake up leftovers instantly.
Comforting, hearty, and surprisingly versatile. One reader said: "I know I have seen napoles somewhere here in Bismarck, ND … I think. It’s one of the things I’ve always wanted to try. Thank you for sharing. As soon as napoles show up here again, I’m trying this and I will follow up!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - Irene
Smoky, bold, and the kind of salsa you build meals around. 🍽️ How to Remix These Components
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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, 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...
Hi Reader, If you celebrate Las Posadas, you know just how special this time of year feels. It’s all about gathering with family and friends, retelling a beautiful tradition, and sharing food that warms you from the inside out. There’s music, laughter, candles, and—of course—the food. The dishes we make for Las Posadas aren’t just comforting—they’re deeply meaningful. They’re meant to be shared, passed around, and enjoyed together after a long night of celebration. Here are some classic...