Masa harina

I made these gorditas so that I could stuff them with leftover carne guisada and beans. They were absolutely fantastic and were the perfect way to serve leftovers!

These incredible red chicken tamales are made with avocado oil. They’re still just as delicious as the traditional tamales made with lard.

Tamales de rajas con queso are so delicious and so much easier to make than the ones with a meat filling. This recipe features tamales filled with a flavorful mixture of roasted poblano strips, onion and cheese. Tamales are not as hard to make as they may seem. I highly suggest you give them a …

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 …

Tesmole de pollo is a rich and flavorful Mexican chicken soup made with dried chile peppers, vegetables and seasoned with herbs and aromatics. Mexican dumplings or “chochoyotes” are also added to the soup thickening the broth and adding even more delicousness. If you like this recipe, you’ll have to check out this black bean soup …

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 …

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 …

These picaditas also known as “picadas” or “pellizcadas” are an easy and delicious Mexican recipe that the whole family will enjoy. Not only are they super yummy but they’re also meatless which makes them very affordable and perfect for a meatless Monday! Serve them with a yummy and refreshing agua fresca such as coconut horchata …

Pupusas de chicharron are one of the most delicious foods you could ever taste. They’re absolutely delicious and worth every bit of work that goes into them. These pork pupusas are an incredible dish the whole family is sure to love! Next, you’ll have to check out a similar dish called arepas. If you’ve never …

These amazing fried quesadillas (quesadillas fritas) are a delicious and easy snack that the whole family will enjoy. Serve them with your favorite salsa. Ingredients needed These cheese quesadillas are very simple requiring few ingredients. They include : What is the best cheese for quesadillas? For this recipe I’m using shredded mozzarella. You could also …