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Thin Sliced Chicken Breast with Cajun Seasoning

This thin sliced chicken breast recipe with cajun seasoning is insanely good. The meat is crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside and the spices pack a mean punch. All you really need is a good cajun seasoning and some basic kitchen know-how and you’ve got yourself a fantastic 20 minute weeknight dinner. …

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Carnitas de Puerco (Pork Carnitas)

These delicious carnitas de puerco (pork carnitas) make for the best tacos ever PERIOD. At least according to my family that is. But seriously, my kids adore it, and I enjoy making it for them even more. Onion, garlic, Mexican spices and seasonings, and a not-so-secret meat tenderizer combine to create juicy, tangy shredded pork …

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Pollo Encacahuatado (Chicken in Peanut Sauce)

If you’re nuts about nuts, you’ll love this Mexican recipe for chicken in a spicy peanut sauce also known as “pollo encacahuatado”. Every bite of the tender chicken is accompanied by a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted peanuts and dried chilies. If you enjoy this dish you’ll have to check out this creamy chipotle …

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Black Bean Soup with Mexican Dumplings

This delicious and authentic Mexican black bean soup recipe with Mexican dumplings made from masa harina is a little bowl of heaven on earth. It’s a unique dish that’s warming and comforting. The tantalizing dumplings also known as chochoyotes or masa dumplings are simmered to perfection in the flavorful bean broth. Thankfully it’s very easy …

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Red Chile Pork Tamales (Tamales de Puerco)

Savory, flavorful and satisfying, these red chile pork tamales are absolutely delicious. In the Mexican culture, eating tamales for breakfast or during celebrations evokes a connection with family and land. Traditional tamale recipes differ in stuffing and preparation depending on the region. The recipe being shared today uses corn husks as the wrapping but banana …

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