A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Frijoles de la Olla Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes Serves: 8 Try this bean recipe for Frijoles de la Olla, which translates as “beans in a pot,” probably the most common dish in Mexico. Beans are one of the foundations of Mexican cooking. Ingredients…
Mango Salsa Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 8 Simple, refreshing raw mango salsa that is great as a vegetable dip. Sharp serrano chile and the tangy lime provide counterbalance for the sweet mango. Ingredients 2 mangoes 1 serrano chile (remove the seeds if you want a milder salsa) 1…
Cactus Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 8 Cactus salad – Nopal salad, easy to prepare, healthy, vegetarian Mexican style cactus salad. Ingredients 2 pounds cactus pads 4 Roma tomatoes 1 large white onion 12 sprigs of cilantro 6 ounces ranchero cheese Instructions View the full recipe…
Cucumber Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cuernavaca style cucumber salad prepared with onion and oregano. Ingredients 3 cucumbers 1 large white onion 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano 4 Mexican limes Salt to taste Instructions View the full recipe at Mexican Food Journal →
Restaurant Salsa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 8 Best restaurant style salsa ever. Easy to make and much better than any salsa you have tried. Ingredients 1 pound Roma tomatoes 1 half medium white onion 2 serrano chiles 8 sprigs of cilantro 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1…
Cascabel Salsa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 nibbles Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Fantastic recipe for a mild smoky chile cascabel salsa created by Mely from Mexico in My Kitchen. Ingredients 5 ½ ounces tomatillo 1 ounce cascabel peppers (about 7 peppers) 1 garlic clove salt and pepper to taste Instructions View…
Hibiscus Tea – Agua de Jamaica Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 17 minutes Serves: 6 Hibiscus Iced Tea – Agua de Jamaica, which translates as “hibiscus water,” is a typical beverage to accompany the mid-day meal in Mexico. It is sweet, tart, delicious and really refreshing all at the same…
Guava Drink – Agua de Guayaba Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 Recipe for agua de guayaba, a fresh fruit drink prepared with guavas typically served with the afternoon meal or “comida.” Ingredients 6 or 7 guavas ½ cup sugar 6 cups of water Instructions View the full recipe…
Zucchini Squash and Chayote Salad Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Chayote and zucchini squash salad recipe – simple to prepare with just a few ingredients. Lime juice brings out the bright, full flavor of the vegetables. Serve as a side dish for the midday meal or…
Mexican Green Rice Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 12 Arroz Verde Mexicano – Mexican green rice, also known as cilantro rice is the perfect side dish and not just for when you are serving Mexican food. Ingredients 2 cups short grain rice (preferably Morelos type) 1 bunch…
Pico de Gallo Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Pico de gallo is a raw salsa known as a salsa fresca, or “fresh salsa,” in Spanish. It is a delicious combination of Roma tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, serrano chile and a splash of lime juice. Did you…
Red Enchilada Sauce Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes Serves: 8 Homemade enchilada sauce beats canned every time. Period. If you have never made it from scratch, you should give this authentic Mexican recipe a try. It is much easier to make than you may think and…