Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
byMexican shrimp cocktail is made with cooked shrimp in a tomato base. It is spicy, has a crunch from the cucumber and a smooth…
5 de Mayo
A series of frugal Mexican recipes for inexpensive meals on a budget.
Chicken Flautas with Chipotle
byChicken flautas are actually quite easy to make. They take a little time to make but are not hard. These chicken flautas are made…
Beef Fajitas
byThese beef fajitas are made with marinated flank steak. The meat is tender and flavorful and is served in a tortilla with onions and…
Chocoflan Recipe
byChocoflan is a chocolate cake that is topped with a creamy flan and wonderful, oozing caramel sauce. It is truly an exquisite dessert that…
Horchata Recipe
byHorchata is a Mexican rice based drink that can sometimes include almonds. This recipe does. It is very easy to make, creamy and very…
Pozole Recipe
byThis pozole recipe is made with pork, hominy and Mexican chilies. It is loaded in flavor and quite easy to make. It is a…
Michelada Recipe
byThis Michelada recipe is basic and absolutely delicious. It consists of a salt rimmed glass full of lime juice, beer and ice. Super refreshing….
Chicken Enchilada Recipe
byThis chicken enchilada recipe is made with my homemade red enchilada sauce but you can use store bought if you want. Enchilada sauce is…
Chile Verde Pork Stew
byChile verde is a spicy Mexican pork stew with orange undertones, smoked chipotle peppers and tart tomatillos. CHipotles are smoked jalapeño peppers and are…
How to Make Tamales
byIn this post I want to show you how to make tamales. These particular ones are beef tamales but you can make them with…
Tomatillo Salsa
byTomatillo salsa is also known as salsa verde. It is a green sauce that is used in a variety of Mexican dishes. It is…
Fish Taco Recipe
byI have to admit that the first time I heard of a fish taco I was not all that thrilled. I just couldn’t mentally…