Hi Reader, Just a quick reminder! You have ONE WEEK left to enter this month’s ¡Hola! Jalapeño Challenge Ingredient Contest featuring Guasanas (Mexican-Style Fresh Garbanzo Beans).
How to enter:
Entries are due by 11:59PM Pacific on June 30. One winner gets a $150 Amazon gift card!Find all the details here. Can’t wait to see your creations—happy cooking! |
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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)! 🍨Every month, I pick a standout ingredient and challenge you to get creative in the kitchen—because cooking should be fun, flavorful, and just a little adventurous. 💫 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...
Hi Reader, Ready to taste the carnitas that’ll make your kitchen smell like a Mexican taquería? My Tacos La Playita Traditional Carnitas Recipe is here—and it’s everything: juicy, crispy, and bursting with authentic flavor. Authentic Mexican Carnitas Recipe Why You’ll Love It: Real Mexican Flavor: Infused with Mexican oregano, bay leaves, and a hint of canela cinnamon. Perfect Texture: Tender inside, golden and crispy outside—just like your favorite taco truck. Easy Hands-Off Cooking: Most of...
Challenge Ingredient Cooking Contest ¡Hola! Jalapeño Congratulations! Adrienne L. has been selected at random from among all those that entered and is this month's winner of the Challenge Ingredient Cooking Contest. She has won $150 Amazon Gift Card! Thank you to everyone who entered. The July challenge ingredient is live. This month's ingredient is canela (Ceylon cinnamon) and we're making helado de canela (cinnamon ice cream) with them. Make the ice cream recipe, snap a photo, leave a...