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🆓 Exclusive Free Recipe Club "Your free registration helps grow our food community!” Welcome back food family! Ay, familia … if you could’ve seen my kitchen the day I made these Buñuelos de Viento for the very first time this year! I was standing there like a proud Mexican mom on a mission — mold in one hand, spatula in the other, praying to all my ancestors that the buñuelos would actually stick to the mold and not embarrass me in

Welcome back food family! Ay Dios mío… Thanksgiving is next week! 🦃🍂 And if this is the year you got assigned the veggies for la cena, don’t panic. Forget the sad, steamed brussels sprouts that make everyone roll their eyes. This dish is bold, sweet, smoky, and just a little boozy (like your tío after his second bourbon).🤫🥃 Brussels sprouts and butternut squash get dressed up with piloncillo syrup, bacon, pecans, cranberries, and yes—bourbon. It’s basically the glow-up yo

Welcome back food family! ¡Híjole, Thanksgiving otra vez! You know, that one day of the year when we all pretend we can eat just a little bit and end up rolling ourselves to the couch like tamales. Of course, the turkey is the star, but let’s be honest—stuffing is the sidekick that steals the show. And this year, I said, “¿Por qué no darle un poquito de sabor Mexicano?” So here it is: Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing . It’s smoky, spicy, buttery, and so good it might just make your

Welcome back food family! Looking for another Thanksgiving 🦃 dessert idea that’s not pies? Pues, you’ve landed in the right cocina! 👍🏽 These Butter Maple Glazed Biscuits are the kind of treat that make you say, “Ay Dios mío, why didn’t I make these sooner?” They’re soft, warm, and dripping with a glaze that tastes like a hug from abuelita. Enjoy them as a cozy dessert with cafecito ☕️ or sneak them onto la mesa next to the turkey. Tú decides. Either way, they’ll disappear

Welcome back food family! Looking for the perfect appetizer? Look no further! This honey toasted guajillo cheese is delicious and easy to prep! 😋 The guajillos give it a smoky (not spicy) flavor which is sweetened with the honey. Try it!! Servings: 8 to 10 Ingredients: 10 oz Panela Cheese 5 Guajillo Peppers seedless & cut in thin strips 2 Chile de Arbol seedless & cut in thin strips 3 Garlic Cloves diced 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) 1/2 tsp Mexican Oregano Peel Zest of o

Welcome back food family! Remember to tag your food pics! #LetsGoaCocinar #CocinandoInSpanglish I love easy and fast prep meals, don't you? Well, this is one of those dishes! 😁 In as little as 15 minutes tops you'll have this delicious corn 🌽 side dish ready to pair with any protein of your choice! I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we did. Remember to come back to let us know! Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 (29 oz) can Whole Kernel Corn 1 (8 oz) can Tomat

Welcome back food family! Remember to tag your food pics! #LetsGoaCocinar #CocinandoInSpanglish I’M BAAAACK!!! As I previously told you, I’ve been ill which made it difficult for me to share recipes with you. I’m finally feeling much better and super excited to be back! Let’s celebrate with a delicious charcuterie board of goodies a glass of wine and of course the star of today’s show, garlic bread! Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3 cloves

Welcome back food family! There are recipes that fill the stomach, and then there are recipes that fill the soul. Mama Chuy’s buttery white rice belongs to the second kind. It’s not just food—it’s a memory, a tradition, and a hug from Mexico served on a plate. This dish, rich with butter, queso fresco, and the warmth of family kitchens, is a reminder that the simplest ingredients can carry the deepest love. Roots of Flavor Unlike the classic Mexican red rice toasted in oil, M

Welcome back food family! Today I’m sharing this delicious recipe that my mom shared with me. She tells me it was one of her uncle’s...

Welcome back food family! Today we are making Mexican rice! In my house there are very high standards for rice! If it doesn’t taste like...

Welcome back food family! The weather is finally getting nice ☀️ for us folks that live out in the midwest, USA! What that means for my...

Welcome back food family! Thank you to all those who voted in my Instagram story. The majority of you thought I should throw out the moldy papaya! I totally get it. It’s pretty normal to think a fruit has gone bad and no longer safe to eat when we see mold on it because well there’s always some degree of risk when you consume something that has mold on it. However, allow me to share a little secret… 🤫 If the papaya skin looks pristine and esthetically pleasing, it’s probably

Welcome back food family! So now that summer is here let's get our salad 🥗 game on! This “nopal” cactus 🌵 salad has got to be hands down my all-time favorite summer salad…with a side of arrachera, 🥩 that is. 😂 Did you know the “nopal” cactus, is native to Mexico? Many people know it for its health benefits due to its high antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral content. So not only is it good but also good for you! 👍🏽 The salad does require some prep work but isn't that what

Welcome back food family! Summer is right around the corner and that means one thing —carne asada 🥩 on the grill, cold drinks 🍺 on the patio and time with family and friends. Today I'd like to share with you this delicious salad, 🥗 so you are ready for cookout season. This pasta is the perfect side dish for hamburgers 🍔 , hot dogs 🌭 and tacos. 🌮 It is dressed with Herdez Guacamole Salsa and therefore packed with authentic Mexican flavors. So, get ready to entertain an

Welcome back food family! Busy day today? Don't worry I got you covered! This side dish is one of my family's favorites. It's easy and super quick to prepare. We enjoy it on its own, in a taco or as an accompaniment with a steak dinner. To make it an even faster prep experience just skip the poblanos. Although delicious, they do take time to prepare. So, if you're short on time this is a good step to skip. Trust me the cilantro will make sure your dish is just as tasty. I h

Welcome back food family! Today I’m sharing my flour tortilla recipe. I hope you enjoy them! Yields: 12 Tortillas Ingredients: 3 cups ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 1 tsp BAKING POWDER 2 tsp SALT 1 stick UNSALTED BUTTER 1 cup WARM WATER Instructions: Add the FLOUR, BAKING POWDER and SALT to a mixing bowl. Mix and set aside. Melt the butter in the microwave per your microwave settings. Mix with the warm WATER. Pour it over the flour mixture. Mix the flour mixture by hand inside the bowl. O

🆓 Exclusive Free Recipe Club " Your free registration helps grow our food community!” Welcome back food family! Do you want to be the rockstar at the next carne asada? 🥩 Forget showing up with plain chips—bring Esquite Cornbread and watch everyone suddenly become your best friend. This dish is a fun twist on Mexican street corn ( esquites ) and classic cornbread. It’s creamy, tangy, cheesy, and just the right amount of me

🆓 Exclusive Free Recipe Club "Your free registration helps grow our food community!” Welcome back food family! I hope everyone’s enjoying their Thanksgiving break with family and friends! 🦃 Here’s a stuffing recipe I made this year with the pear chutney I prepared earlier this month.

Welcome back food family! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃 Don’t forget the brussel sprouts! You either love them or hate them, there's no in between. I personally love them! Here is the recipe that some of us enjoy on thanksgiving each year. Ingredients: 1 lbs BRUSSEL SPROUTS 4 BACON slices 3 GARLIC CLOVES PARMESAN CHEESE to taste SALT & PEPPER to taste Instructions: 1-Wash and cut the BRUSSEL SPROUTS and set aside. 2-Chop the GARLIC CLOVES and set aside. 3-Slice the BACON in

Welcome back family! Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? Add this chutney to stuffing or as a compliment to your thanksgiving dinner. Your...