Coctel de camarón, also known as Mexican shrimp cocktail, is a refreshing seafood dish made with tender shrimp, crisp veggies, avocado, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It’s served chilled and is especially popular during the warmer months. It’s perfect for summer get togethers or for those hot summer days when you don’t feel like cooking. …
Creamy tomatillo salsa is an absolute favorite in my house. It’s a fresh salsa verde with avocado added for creaminess. My husband asks me for it weekly. Recently I served it with my lentil cakes and it was amazing! This salsa elevates everything it touches. I’m telling you it’s a must try! Why You’ll Love …
This rice pilaf is one of my go-to side dishes. It’s buttery, fluffy and full of flavor. It’s the perfect companion to so many meals. I love serving it with a simple side of roasted bell peppers and smoked sausage for a quick and delicious dinner that feels special without much effort. How to make …
Roasted bell peppers are one of my favorite simple side dishes. They’re slightly sweet, full of flavor and pair beautifully with so many meals. For this recipe, I used eight bell peppers. Two of each color. Red peppers are my personal favorite because they’re naturally sweeter, but you can use any combination you like. How …
Bolillos are the most popular bread in Mexico. They’re crusty on the outside and soft, fluffy and slightly chewy on the inside. They’re perfect for tortas, dunking into soups, or turning into molletes, one of my favorite quick Mexican breakfasts. The best part? Bolillos are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to make at home. With just a …
This Dutch oven no knead bread recipe is my latest obsession. It’s seriously delicious and incredibly easy to make. If you’re someone who thinks homemade bread is intimidating, this one will change your mind for good! It only takes a few simple pantry staples and a Dutch oven to make a beautiful, golden loaf with …
This cheesy broccoli rice is technically a side dish… but I eat it like a main. No shame here! It’s creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make—plus it’s packed with broccoli and loaded with melty cheese, so it totally counts as a full meal in my book. If you’re looking for a quick way to …
Today I’m going to show you how to make delicious black beans. They’re so easy and inexpensive and they go great as a side to many different dishes. This recipe is basically the same as my recipe for mashed frijoles pintos but with black beans instead of pintos. Ingredients needed If I have it on …
This is an easy and delicious recipe for pickled watermelon rind. It’s an excellent way to use up more of the watermelon. Try it this summer! If you enjoy pickles then this recipe is a must try! It has a tangy, sweet and salty taste that’ll keep you combing back for more. What I really …
This delicious garlic butter pasta recipe is super easy to make. It’s yummy on it’s own but also goes great with a protein such as chicken or shrimp. If you enjoy this dish you should check out my fettuccine Alfredo recipe next! I love how this recipe uses such simple ingredients. For me all of …