¡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!
Let’s Make Ponche Navideno! Join the Holiday Challenge 🎁
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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:
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 holiday flavor and cozy aroma. Add them to your pot and taste the magic! How To Join the Tejocotes Challenge ✨Make the Recipe 📸 Send Us Your Ponche 📅 Submit by December 31 ✨ Looking for ideas? Explore previous challenge recipes here » I can’t wait to see your beautiful mugs of Ponche Navideño—warm, spiced, and perfect for celebrating the holidays. 🎄💛 |
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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...