Mexican
Posole, roasted chile preparations, tamales, and sauces offer several paths through this Mexican collection. The recipes include particular dishes and adaptations within a cuisine of distinct regional traditions. Browse by the preparation you want to cook, with ingredients, methods, and any changes to a traditional form explained in the individual recipe.
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Cheesy Roasted Poblano and Shrimp Tacos
Smoky roasted poblano peppers topped with bubbling melted cheese form the foundation of these irresistible shrimp tacos. Finished with tender, boldly seasoned shrimp and fresh lime, they’re a…
Frijoles Refritos (Traditional Mexican Refried Beans)
Traditional Mexican Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) Authentic Mexican-style refried beans made from yesterday’s pot beans, with traditional manteca, flavorful bean broth, and the time-honored technique of frying and…
Chilitos Güeros Tatemados en Salsa Verde (Fire-Roasted Yellow Chiles in Salsa Verde)
Blistered güero chiles and sautéed onions are tossed in a smoky roasted tomatillo salsa, then finished with fresh lime, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and a delicate drizzle of Mexican…
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Smoky chipotle chiles, garlic, cumin, Mexican crema, and fresh lime create a silky, gently spicy sauce with just the right balance of richness, smoke, heat, and acidity—perfect for…
Shrimp & Oaxaca Cheese–Stuffed Poblanos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Roasted poblano peppers are filled with tender seasoned shrimp and melting Oaxaca cheese, then nestled over a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce. Fresh avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime…
Crispy Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
These Crispy Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos combine a golden Parmesan-panko chicken crust with warm flour tortillas, cool romaine, crunchy garlic croutons, and a bright homemade Caesar dressing. Ground…
Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers)
Chiles Toreados are a classic Mexican side dish featuring whole jalapeños blistered over high heat with sweet onions and garlic, then finished with fresh lime juice and Maggi…
Crab Rangoon Quesadillas with Sweet Chili Crema
These crispy, golden quesadillas transform the familiar flavors of crab rangoon into an easy appetizer or light meal. Flour tortillas are filled with imitation crab, cream cheese, Monterey…
Calabacitas con Queso Tamales
Inspired by the beloved Mexican dish Calabacitas con Queso, these tamales celebrate the fresh flavors of summer with tender zucchini, sweet Roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro,…
Roasted Salsa Ranchera
Roasted Salsa Ranchera is one of the great foundation sauces of traditional Mexican cuisine. Ripe Roma tomatoes, Jalapeño, onion, and garlic are roasted until lightly charred, then blended…
