¡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!
Big-Batch Mexican Comfort for Cold Nights
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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
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.
Rich, soulful, and slow-simmered—this is a pot-of-soup kind of weekend recipe. One reader said: "Looks like just what the doctor ordered for a little one under the weather. I’ve never cooked with oxtail before, but now I will.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" -Katie
Crispy edges, juicy center, and endless leftover potential. One batch = several meals. One reader said: "I’m not always confident in my ability to cook meat, but you make these seem so easy! I also love all the ingredients so might need to give this a try. I know my meat eating husband would love this!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" -With Style and Grace
Comfort food turned special—braised until meltingly tender and worth every bite.
Layered, creamy, and cozy—this one reheats beautifully for next-day lunches. One reader said: "This is full of ingredients i love and it stacks up so well! many of the layered dishes i make get sloppy and don’t have a good structure, but this looks perfect. bravo!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" -Grace
Hearty, warming, and made for freezing. Future-you will be very grateful.
Bold, spicy, and perfect for batch-cooking when you want heat and comfort at the same time.
Creamy, satisfying, and proof that meatless comfort food can still feel indulgent. One reader said: "A nice alternative enchilada recipe with mushrooms, thank you, will take a look at the enchilada sauce too⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" -Sabrina 💡Big-Batch Tip Think in remixes, not repeats. Plan one big cook and at least two easy follow-ups—tacos one night, bowls or enchiladas the next. Same food, totally different feel. We Want To Hear From You! Which one are you making first this winter? |
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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, 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...
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...