Before the Mexican cuisine of today, the Aztec nation a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521 drove the gastronomy. The foods they grew and foraged for included chilies, elderberries, tomatoes, chocolate, cassava or yuca, honey, salt, tropical fruits like guavas, papayas and avocados. Try this Mexican
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A molcajete is the ultimate Latin cooking tool and can be traced back to the Pre-Columbian era. Today it is still a fundamental part of Mexican identity and culture. The molcajete is a basic kitchen utensil in almost every Mexican home. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the term “molcajete” comes
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Huevos rancheros or Ranch Style Eggs is a traditional breakfast egg dish served mid-morning on rural Mexican farms. A typical huevos rancheros is served with eggs served on lightly fried or charred corn tortillas topped with a pico de gallo made of tomatoes, chili peppers, onion, and cilantro. In most Mexican restaurants in the United
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Queso Fresco is a Mexican cheese and translates as “fresh cheese.” It’s a white cheese that is mild, soft, slightly tangy that easily crumbles. It’s a fresh cheese often used in Mexican cuisine to top dishes such as enchiladas and tacos. Like these Chorizo Potato Tacos. Give This Corn Salad with Queso Fresco A Try
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Mexican-style chorizo is an intensely-flavored pork sausage and unlike Spanish-style chorizo (from Spain) Mexican-style chorizo always needs to be cooked before eating. As chorizo from Spain is cured and Mexican chorizo is raw. The characteristics of Mexican-style chorizo are: it is made of ground pork and can be spicy or mild. The spices can include:
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Most people will boil their potatoes before frying them. As most recipes call for par-boiling the potatoes first to reduce the amount of cooking time, but it’s an extra step and an extra pan to wash. If you first chop the potatoes into bite sized pieces, cooking them over medium-heat, trapping the steam with a
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A savory one skillet dish with authentic Mexican chorizo. Chorizo has made a name for itself at the breakfast table, like with this Mexican Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Frittata (made with the Instant Pot). Chorizo however, can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a versatile sausage. You can use the Mexican sausage
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This Instant Pot Chicken Mole Verde is of traditional Mexican cuisine. It can be considered a comfort food that is quick and easy to make. It’s a hearty meal that’s packed with authentic Mexican flavors. Mole verde is translated into English as green sauce. It is made with fresh tomatillos and jalapeño’s. What Are Tomatillos
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Caldo de res is a Mexican beef stew that’s extremely hearty and satisfying. A hearty comfort stew cooked with beef and garden vegetables. The key to making this extraordinary stew is adding the vegetables at the right time, so they don’t turn to mush. This stew is versatile when it comes to vegetables. Besides carrots
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In every part of the world and from every culture there is a story to be told not just about the people and their culture, but their cuisine as well. There’s history behind every recipe and particular custom that goes into making a dish. Historic Mexican Cuisine Mexican cuisine is one of the most historic
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