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Guacamole

Guacamole

It’s creamy, citrusy, savory, peppery, and herby. Guacamole is one of those condiments you’ll want add to your tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, torta, or sandwich. This is a recipe that is inspired by the guacamole my mom has always made. When she makes it we usually 

Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil

It’s citrusy, savory, succulent, and with a hint of sweetness. Cochinita pibil, might become one of your new favorite ways to cook pork. The first time I tried cochinita pibil was when I was on vacation in Cancun, Mexico. I was on a group tour 

Beef Barbacoa

Beef Barbacoa

Succulent, savory, and tender are what makes beef barbacoa a super delicious dish. This slow cooked dish is what dreams are made of! This is a dish my mom has made many times and still makes to this day. Usually when she makes beef barbacoa 

Avocado Salsa Verde (Salsa Verde de Aguacate)

Avocado Salsa Verde (Salsa Verde de Aguacate)

A fresh, tangy, creamy, herby and spicy salsa you can enjoy with tacos, quesadillas, tortilla chips, and many other dishes. Avocado salsa verde, or salsa verde de aguacate in Spanish, is like a guacamole and a salsa verde in one! Avocado salsa verde is one 

Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja

A fresh, juicy, and spicy salsa you can enjoy with tacos, quesadillas, tortilla chips, and many other dishes. Salsa roja is another classic in Mexican cuisine! This is a very popular salsa in Mexican cuisine. You see it in most taquerias, where you might also 

Chicken Tinga (Tinga de Pollo)

Chicken Tinga (Tinga de Pollo)

Shredded chicken in a beautiful chile chipotle and tomato sauce with sautéed sliced onions. Chicken tinga or tinga de pollo in spanish, is a classic dish from the state of Puebla, Mexico. This dish is savory, spicy, and fresh. I usually like to eat chicken 

Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

From tacos to quesadillas, salsa verde is used on many dishes in Mexican cuisine. This is an herby, tangy, and spicy salsa that will give a boost of flavor to many of the foods you cook. Growing up one of the salsas my mom made 

What is Maiz y Cal?

What is Maiz y Cal?

Maiz y cal means “corn and slaked lime” in English. Maiz is the Spanish word for corn, but it can sometimes refer to the corn plant as a whole. You may have also heard the term elote before, which is the Spanish word for corn