Mexican dumplings also referred to as masa dumplings, chochoyotes or bolitas de masa are delicious little balls of masa that are simmered in soups or stews such as this black bean soup. Mexican style dumplings are quite similar to gnocchi. These flavorful balls of masa help thicken the broth just a bit and also make …
Cream cheese wontons are a delicious deep-fried appetizer that’s popular in Chinese restaurants across the U.S.. They consist of a seasoned cream cheese mixture wrapped in wonton wrappers. Depending on the restaurant the mixture may also contain crab meat which is why this treat is also referred to as “crab rangoon”. Cream cheese wontons are …
Frijoles charros also known as charro beans or cowboy beans are a popular Mexican recipe that can be served as the main dish or as a side. This amazing dish is made with simple ingredients yet it delivers plenty of flavor! If you enjoy this recipe, you’ll have to check out my recipe for drunken …
This spicy Asian cucumber salad recipe consists of refreshingly cool cucumbers with a pleasant jolt of kick from crushed red pepper flakes. This cucumber salad will certainly take your snacking to a whole new level. It’s a quick and simple recipe to keep on hand. For more yummy cucumber recipes, check out these Mexican cucumbers …
This super easy and yummy authentic arroz Mexicano (Mexican rice) recipe is the perfect side dish to all of your favorite Mexican dishes! For a shortcut version of arroz Mexicano check out this super easy Mexican rice recipe. Arroz Mexicano is probably one of my favorite side dishes. It’s yummy and filling. I often find …
This Mexican pasta salad with ham or ensalada de coditos con jamón in Spanish is a delicious and easy pasta salad that’s perfect for lunch! It’s something the whole family will enjoy. It’s a great side dish for carne asada (grilled meat) during the summer months. This is a great recipe to use up leftover …
Espagueti blanco or Mexican white spaghetti is an absolutely amazing Mexican recipe for spaghetti with ham. This is a super easy recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes! It’s made with common ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You may have also heard this recipe referred to as espagueti blanco con …
This Crab Macaroni Salad recipe is a fantastic way to make the already perfect macaroni salad extra special! A creamy, delicious macaroni salad with crisp onions and chives, meaty chunks of crab meat (or imitation crab meat), and the sharp, spicy, earthy flavors of the cajun seasoning come together for that perfect side dish. This …
These easy Asian garlic noodles are a quick fix for a weeknight craving. It comes together in less than 30 minutes! This noodle dish is rich, buttery with strong garlic and onion notes. The flavors hit all the right spots making it the epitome of comfort food. If you enjoy this recipe then you’ll have …
Papas a la Mexicana or Mexican style potatoes is a tasty and simple dish to prepare. Tender potatoes sauteed with jalapeños, plump juicy tomatoes, sharp yet sweet white onions and seasoned to perfection. It’s a dish the whole family will enjoy! For another yummy potato recipe check out these cheesy Mexican potatoes. Papas a la …