Tag: Mexican cuisine

One Skillet Mexican Chorizo Potatoes & Eggs With Roasted Poblano Chili And Queso Fresco

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 […]

Cooking With Mexican-Style Chorizo

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: […]

Mexican Chorizo & Fried Potatoes – Mexican Chorizo y Papas Fritas

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 […]

Sautéed Potatoes with Mexican Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese

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 […]

Instant Pot Chicken Mole Verde

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 […]

Caldo de Res – Mexican Beef Stew

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 […]

Mexican Cuisine – Turning Hard Corn Kernels Into Something Eatable

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 […]

Authentic Mexican Chilaquiles

Once you know how to make this Mexican breakfast dish, you’ll never throw away a stale tortilla again. Chilaquiles turns yesterday’s tortillas into a tasty base for an assortment of possible toppings. The word chilaquiles (pronunced: chee-lah-kee-lehs) is an ancient word from the Aztec Nahuatl language meaning “chilis and greens.” The Nahuatl language originated in […]

Quick and Easy Homemade Mexican Salsa Recipe

Salsa is traced back to the times of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans. The native people created their own versions of salsa using tomatoes, chilies and squash seeds. However, official discovery to the rest of the world did not occur until the Spaniards conquered Mexico in the 1500’s. This mix of ingredients became popular throughout […]

Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos

Chiles Rellenos are a Mexican dish made up of green chiles stuffed with cheese or meat, breaded and fried, and served with sauce. They are a Mexican dish that dates back to the 16th century during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The first plated rellenos was prepared in the city of Puebla, a town close […]