Mexican recipes, culture and travel destinations
A watermelon margarita is a tasty summer cocktail that’s easy to make and also a great way to use up extra fruit. I can’t think of a better way to close out the final weeks of summer on the patio than a fresh watermelon margarita. Can you? These are also perfect for sipping by the…
Mixed berries and cream popsicles are a spin on the traditional fresas con crema, loved all over Mexico. This version incorporates blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, in addition to strawberries. My fresas con crema popsicles are some of the most popular paletas on the blog, and with good reason: they’re the perfect way to enjoy summer…
If you’ve ever struggled with finding a ripe avocado in the grocery store, here are my foolproof tips to make sure you never buy unripe avocados by mistake again. Avocado is a very versatile ingredient in Mexican cuisine. And although most people think of avocado just as a savory ingredient, you can use it for…
Té de bugambilia, also known as bougainvillea tea in English, is an essential Mexican home remedy during cold and flu season. It’s an excellent way to alleviate coughs, chest congestion and sore throats. Years ago on a visit to Mexico City, my father-in-law taught me how to make this very effective Mexican home remedy for…
Mexican limes are widely used in the cuisine and offer a bright, acidic touch to food and beverages. All limes pictured in this post are Mexican limes. Lime juice is an indispensable part of Mexican cuisine. It’s used in everything from beverages to dressing ceviche, soups, salads, fruit and vegetables, meats, in desserts and more….
Guisados is a family-owned restaurant that serves tacos stuffed with homestyle braises such as tinga de pollo, chuleta en chile verde, and cochinita pibil, and is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in LA. The term “guisado” literally means “stewed” and usually follows a formula of meat (most typical are pork, beef or chicken) braised…
Canned refried beans are a cabinet staple in most Mexican homes, but you can expand your flavor options by doctoring your beans in a few easy steps. If you’re like me, you probably keep a can or two of refried beans in the cabinet at all times. In fact, I usually keep a can of…
