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Beachside coconut flan recipe photo
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8 servings

Beachside coconut flan

But I do miss my piece of beachside coconut flan. The one I used to have in Acapulco, many Decembers ago, growing up. My favorite was from Pipo’s, a restaurant in “la Costera”, an old neighborhood along the beach. It has a creamy and smooth layer on top that blends into a bottom layer of softened and nicely chewy coconut. I have tried a couple versions and the best one is also the simplest one.

Birthday Cake with Meringue and Strawberry Jam recipe photo
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12 servings

Birthday Cake with Meringue and Strawberry Jam

One of the cakes that left me with a permanent impression went something like this: A couple layers of fluffy and moist vanilla cake, a foamy and soft meringue filling paired with old fashioned strawberry jam and pecans, the same soft meringue layered all over the top, some more pecans and whatever decorations you fancied. That cake, by itself, made a party happen. It was a creation worthy of its own celebration.

Juju’s Birthday Cake recipe photo
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10 servings

Juju’s Birthday Cake

After playing around with a couple ideas, a cross between my oldest sons’ favorite camp cake and what I remember from my growing up birthday cakes from Sanborns (a Mexican store famous for making incredible cakes) is what creates: Juju’s birthday cake! Thank the heavens and the seas for the wonderful surprises one can encounter while playing in the kitchen. It just never stops! This one is definitely worth a try.

2 More Flavored Salts to Choose From recipe photo
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35m 1 serving

2 More Flavored Salts to Choose From

These flavored salts are a great way to add some instant oomph to your regular dose of seasoning

Agua de Jamaica -- Hibiscus Iced Tea recipe photo
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35m 8 servings

Agua de Jamaica -- Hibiscus Iced Tea

Agua de Jamaica is one of Mexico's most popular agua frescas. This version uses less sugar but feel free to sweeten it up if you want to. So good!

Arroz con Leche Recipe recipe photo
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4 servings

Arroz con Leche Recipe

Traditional Mexican Arroz con Leche, an easy to prepare rice pudding dessert flavored with vanilla and cinnamon served both warm and cold.

Arroz Rojo -- Simple Mexican Rice recipe photo
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6 servings

Arroz Rojo -- Simple Mexican Rice

This hands-off Mexican Rice wants to be your default rice for all your favorite Mexican dishes.

Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico Tostadas recipe photo
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15m 2 servings

Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico Tostadas

These Vegan Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas will make even the crankiest of carnivores take a second bite. Final zip from some hot sauce highly recommended. So good!

Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing recipe photo
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10m 6 servings

Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good!

Avocado Salsa Verde recipe photo
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20m 4 servings

Avocado Salsa Verde

Avocado Salsa Verde has one of the best flavor-to-effort ratios in all of Mexican cuisine. You'll get incredible flavor from very little effort by using just a few key ingredients.

Baked Taquitos Dipped In Tomato-Chipotle Salsa recipe photo
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3 servings

Baked Taquitos Dipped In Tomato-Chipotle Salsa

Hard to beat warm, crispy taquitos dipped in a fresh homemade salsa!

Baked Tortilla Chips recipe photo
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20m 2 servings

Baked Tortilla Chips

This is the easiest way to make a batch of Baked Tortilla Chips. I like them best when the edges are crispy but the middle is still slightly chewy, i.e. don't cook them too long!

Bean Broth Rice recipe photo
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30m 6 servings

Bean Broth Rice

Puree beans into some stock and you've got the simmering liquid for a delicious batch of Bean Broth Rice. I've been making cheesy guacamole tacos with it all week long! 

Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pockets recipe photo
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40m 2 servings

Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pockets

Two crispy corn tortillas surround a pocket full of spicy black beans and mozzarella cheese. Be sure to use a bit of oil when cooking them, this will help them crisp up.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe photo
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15m 4 servings

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

This wildly versatile Black Bean and Corn Salsa will have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it: tacos, salads, even wraps! I think it tastes best when the lime flavor is at the forefront so feel free to add another squeeze! 

Black Bean and Rice Cakes with Chipotle Crema recipe photo
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30m 4 servings

Black Bean and Rice Cakes with Chipotle Crema

These Black Bean and Rice Cakes are a vegetarian delight with incredible flavor and loads of healthy protein. Drenching them in a Chipotle Crema takes them to another level. So good!

Budin De Pan (Mexican Bread Pudding) Recipe recipe photo
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1h 10m 8 servings

Budin De Pan (Mexican Bread Pudding) Recipe

This Budin De Pan (Mexican Bread Pudding Recipe) is a super delicious dessert made with stale bread and loaded with warm cinnamon, vanilla and apples chunks.

Buñuelos recipe photo
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12 servings

Buñuelos

Mostly found around Christmas and New Year’s, buñuelos speak of nothing but celebration. And truly, what one has to celebrate is being lucky enough to find buñuelos at markets, fairs and street stands or having the time, patience and a reliable recipe to make them at home. Buñuelos may be one of the most high maintenance treats one can make: but to cut to the chase, they are completely worth it.

Cafe con Leche Paletas recipe photo
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Cafe con Leche Paletas

I love mexican-style paletas! I especially love paletas(popsicles) that remind me of my abuelita(grandmother). I have the most fond memories of my abuelita preparing cafe con leche for us with fresh cow's milk. It really was more milk than coffee, but it was special.

Carlota De Limon recipe photo
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4h 15m 16 servings

Carlota De Limon

Carlota De Limon is an iconic Mexican dessert made with layers of Maria cookies and a mixture of creamy milk & fresh lime juice. It's so delicious and easy to make!

Cascabel Chile Salsa recipe photo
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25m 4 servings

Cascabel Chile Salsa

This salsa lets the Cascabels shine by omitting onions and limiting the number of tomatillos used.

Champurrado Recipe (Express Version) recipe photo
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20m 3 servings

Champurrado Recipe (Express Version)

Here's an easy recipe for a delicious Champurrado -- a warm, hearty Mexican chocolate drink that is becoming more and more popular North of the border.

Chilaquiles with Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa recipe photo
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40m 2 servings

Chilaquiles with Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa

Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa is perfect for a batch of quick and crispy Chilaquiles.   I served this version with eggs and chorizo but you can get creative with the toppings. 

Chile de Arbol Salsa recipe photo
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30m 6 servings

Chile de Arbol Salsa

Here's an easy recipe for a wicked hot Chile de Arbol Salsa. I've been gooping it on tacos all week but it does quite well next to a bowl of chips too!

Chili-Lime Peanuts -- Cacahuates Enchilados recipe photo
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15m 4 servings

Chili-Lime Peanuts -- Cacahuates Enchilados

These Chili-Lime peanuts are the perfect snack for some instant energy.

Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip recipe photo
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45m 4 servings

Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip

Chipotles in adobo give this cheesy bean dip incredible flavor. So good!

Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos recipe photo
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50m 4 servings

Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos

Adding cream cheese to your taquitos is a massively rewarding shortcut to take! We're also using some Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa in this batch -- so good!

Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette -- Copycat Recipe recipe photo
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5m 16 servings

Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette -- Copycat Recipe

Here's an easy recipe to mimic the awesome Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette from Chipotle Mexican Grill. It has a sweet, smoky flavor that'll make your salad sing!

Chipotle Mayo recipe photo
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5m 8 servings

Chipotle Mayo

This is a great recipe to keep in mind for a quick batch of Chipotle Mayo. You can always substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.

Churro Cupcakes recipe photo
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1h 24 servings

Churro Cupcakes

These Churro Cupcakes take your favorite Mexican dessert and puts it in cupcake form. With Cinnamon-Sugar swirls and sweet buttery frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a new favorite!

Churros con Cajeta or Dulce de Leche recipe photo
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16 servings

Churros con Cajeta or Dulce de Leche

Some Latin foods don’t need translating anymore. That is the case of churros. Crisp and golden on the outside, soft and almost moist in the center, and covered in a gritty mix of sugar and cinnamon. They have to be some of the most, if not the most, irresistible fritters.

Cilantro Lime Rice recipe photo
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20m 4 servings

Cilantro Lime Rice

By keeping just a few ingredients on hand you'll always have the option of whipping up this light, effervescent Cilantro Lime Rice.

Classic Lime Paletas (Plus a Little Yogurt) recipe photo
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5m 4 servings

Classic Lime Paletas (Plus a Little Yogurt)

These light, refreshing Lime Yogurt Paletas are the perfect salvation from a hot summer day.

Coconut Horchata Paletas (Popsicles) recipe photo
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10m 5 servings

Coconut Horchata Paletas (Popsicles)

Make a homemade batch of Horchata and you can keep a few of these popsicles in the freezer. We added coconut milk to this batch and they are delicious! 

Colorado Enchiladas recipe photo
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45m 2 servings

Colorado Enchiladas

Ancho and New Mexican dried chiles combine with adobo sauce and a sliver of chocolate to create an unbelievably satisfying sauce, served up enchilada style!

'Come and Get It' Huevos Rancheros Skillet recipe photo
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30m 3 servings

'Come and Get It' Huevos Rancheros Skillet

These easy Skillet Huevos Rancheros have a 'build your own' aspect that will you keep you coming back again and again.

Conchas recipe photo
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16 servings

Conchas

Conchas are named after the shape of their sugar topping, which resembles a seashell. Conchas do have a hardened crust, but it is sugary, thick, crispy and crumbles right into your mouth as you take a bite. Right after you brake through that crust, there is a fluffy, soft, sweet roll made with flour, butter, yeast and eggs.  With such a pleasing experience, no wonder it is one of Mexico’s most favorite sweet rolls or pan dulce.

Corn and Poblano Soup recipe photo
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50m 3 servings

Corn and Poblano Soup

A perfectly balanced corn and poblano soup adapted from Diana Kennedy's The Essential Cuisines of Mexico.

Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns recipe photo
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30m 3 servings

Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns

These Jalapeno Hash Browns are a quick way to jumpstart your morning. A few simple tricks will ensure you always end up with a crispy batch. So good!

Cucumber Radish Salsa recipe photo
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10m 3 servings

Cucumber Radish Salsa

This Cucumber Radish Salsa is a great example of how easy it can be to build salsas that don't rely on tomatoes or tomatillos. A light, vibrant salsa that works great on tacos, tostadas, and even pita bread. 

Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe photo
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30m 3 servings

Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

These Easy Burrito Bowls have a secret weapon that can instantly save your day: creamy avocado sauce with some zip from a jalapeno. So good!

Easy Homemade Chorizo recipe photo
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30m 16 servings

Easy Homemade Chorizo

This is the express version of homemade chorizo. Don't forget that there is lots of leeway in the chili pepper combo you use.  

Easy Pepita Dip (and Spread) recipe photo
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20m 4 servings

Easy Pepita Dip (and Spread)

Keep some pepitas on hand and you'll always be able to whip up this quick, satisfying spread. I like it best when it's fiery and loaded with lime flavor -- so good! 

Easy Red Sauce Enchiladas recipe photo
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35m 2 servings

Easy Red Sauce Enchiladas

This is my go-to recipe for red sauce enchiladas. Fast, incredible flavor, and stress free to make. You might even have all the ingredients on hand already.

Easy Tamales Recipe recipe photo
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2h 4 servings

Easy Tamales Recipe

This is an easy tamales recipe to keep in mind for weeknight dinners. Using leftovers for the tamale filling really simplifies the process -- we're using leftover bean dip in this batch!  

Fast and Easy Bolillos recipe photo
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45m 6 servings

Fast and Easy Bolillos

Don't have time to sit around and watch dough rise? This easy bolillos recipe uses extra yeast for a quick batch of light, fluffy rolls that are perfect for sandwiches. 

Fiery Chimichurri Sauce recipe photo
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10m 12 servings

Fiery Chimichurri Sauce

I'm using chili powder and cayenne to give a traditional chimichurri sauce some real kick! This version really shines when served with some homemade empanadas.

Fire Salsa -- Salsa del Fuego recipe photo
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25m 8 servings

Fire Salsa -- Salsa del Fuego

A great salsa that will forever answer the question "Got anything hotter?"

Flourless Almond and Porto Cake recipe photo
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12 servings

Flourless Almond and Porto Cake

This cake is a treat. What’s more, being flourless, it is perfect for both gluten free eaters and the coming Passover week. As a fan of marzipan this cake feels like a fluffy, smooth, tasty piece of marzipan that has turned into a cake to become a bigger, lighter and longer lasting version of itself. It can be served as a dessert, with some whipped cream on top. If you are lucky to have some leftover, it makes for a decadent breakfast with a side of berries and some hot coffee or tea.

Foolproof Pizza Dough recipe photo
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Foolproof Pizza Dough

Masa para Pizza Fácil

Galletas De Avena (Oatmeal Cookies) recipe photo
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22m 24 servings

Galletas De Avena (Oatmeal Cookies)

These delicious Oatmeal Cookies Cookies are soft, chewy and incredibly easy to make, even for a beginner baker!

Galletas De Azucar (Sugar Cookies) recipe photo
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30m 24 servings

Galletas De Azucar (Sugar Cookies)

These Sugar Cookies have a buttery, sweet flavor, but what makes them stand out is their beautifully crinkled surface, dusted with just the right amount of sugar. As they bake, the dough spreads and cracks, creating a unique texture that’s both soft and slightly crisp.

Gorditas Recipe recipe photo
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1h 4 servings

Gorditas Recipe

This is my preferred style for making gorditas. Giving them a shallow fry at the end of the cooking period gives them great flavor!

Green Mole (Pipian Verde) recipe photo
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1h 3 servings

Green Mole (Pipian Verde)

This is a delicious Green Mole sauce that works wonders on grilled meats. You'll need some pepitas (pumpkinseeds) to make the sauce -- and don't forget to roast them first. So good!

Homemade Cajeta recipe photo
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3 servings

Homemade Cajeta

Cajeta is a caramel-like concoction, yet more milky and silky, and with a deep, rustic and almost nutty flavor. It’s Mexico’s version of Dulce de Leche, yet we pride ourselves in that Cajeta came to be long before Dulce de Leche and we tend to make ours with goat’s milk (or a combination of goat and cow’s milk) rather than only cow’s milk and ours has a much more intricate and richer taste.

Homemade Chipotle Flavored Flour Tortillas recipe photo
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6 servings

Homemade Chipotle Flavored Flour Tortillas

Once you have the basic proportions for plain flour tortillas down, the possibilities for flavoring them are endless.

Homemade Enchilada Sauce recipe photo
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1h 24 servings

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

This is a great recipe for a huge batch of delicious enchilada sauce. It will freeze quite well so feel free to throw a few portions in the freezer. Yum! 

Homemade Green Chorizo recipe photo
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30m 16 servings

Homemade Green Chorizo

Here's a recipe for a vibrant homemade green chorizo that uses poblanos and serranos to really spice things up. Be sure to use a fatty cut of ground pork. 

Homemade Salsa Using A Molcajete recipe photo
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25m 4 servings

Homemade Salsa Using A Molcajete

You might be surprised the first time you try salsa made in a molcajete. Crushing the veggies releases additional oils and creates an explosion of flavor that traditional salsas don't have. So good!

Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe photo
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5m 16 servings

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This homemade taco seasoning is designed to keep you away from the dreaded seasoning pack! It has great flavor and makes it easy to control the salt and heat levels.

Huevos Rancheros recipe photo
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40m 2 servings

Huevos Rancheros

If you have some homemade Salsa on hand then you don't need much else for an authentic batch of Huevos Rancheros. We're adding some chipotle-infused refried beans to this batch -- so good! 

Jalapeno Hummus recipe photo
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5m 12 servings

Jalapeno Hummus

Here's an easy way to make a fiery batch of Jalapeno Hummus! Giving it a burst of jalapeno-lime-cilantro flavor is a welcome update to a classic dish. 

Lime Crema recipe photo
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5m 1 serving

Lime Crema

Here's an easy recipe for a zippy version of Lime Crema. If you use yogurt as the base it's worth adding in a bit of fat (mayo or cream) as it will vastly improve the flavor. So good! 

Mexican Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo recipe photo
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10m 3 servings

Mexican Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo

Keep your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients and you'll always have the option of whipping up some delicious Mexican Avocado Toast. 

Mexican Black Bean Soup recipe photo
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30m 2 servings

Mexican Black Bean Soup

This simple Mexican Black Bean Soup has incredible flavor and is surprisingly easy to make.

Mexican Breakfast Taquitos recipe photo
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40m 2 servings

Mexican Breakfast Taquitos

These baked breakfast taquitos are great to have in the fridge for rushed mornings.

Mexican Cuban Sandwich recipe photo
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20m 2 servings

Mexican Cuban Sandwich

A delicious update on the classic Cuban Sandwich. We are using pickled jalapenos and chipotle mayo in place of the pickles and mustard. Works great with leftover carnitas! 

Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink recipe photo
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6h 6 servings

Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink

Horchata is one of Mexico's most common agua frescas: an easy-to-make rice flavored drink that offers up all sorts of great combos. Lately I've been adding coconut milk to it -- yum! 

Mexican Lentil Soup (Vegetarian Version) recipe photo
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45m 4 servings

Mexican Lentil Soup (Vegetarian Version)

This vegetarian version of lentil soup retains all the traditional Mexican flavors and skips the meat

Mexican Lime Pie recipe photo
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10 servings

Mexican Lime Pie

Pay de limón was the most impressive, as the tart filling had a meringue top layer that seemed to pile up to the sky. As if the American cooks, all the way from up north, had ladled that meringue from the clouds. What was most impressive was how it held its height, as you ate your way through it. There was a pop culture fever, and it is still true today that Mexicans seek out new and up-and-coming entertainment, fashion, and food fads from the US.

Mexican Scrambled Eggs -- Huevos a la Mexicana recipe photo
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15m 2 servings

Mexican Scrambled Eggs -- Huevos a la Mexicana

These Mexican Scrambled Eggs are perfect for weekend mornings: well-balanced, super easy to make, and they have real kick!

Mexican Street Corn Dip recipe photo
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15m 4 servings

Mexican Street Corn Dip

This versatile street corn dip is easy to make and is always one of the first things to disappear from the table.

Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe photo
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30m 8 servings

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Here's the world's simplest recipe for a batch of scrumptious Mexican Wedding Cookies. Don't forget a final sprinkling of powdered sugar and cinnamon. So good!

One Pot Mexican Lentils and Rice recipe photo
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1h 10m 4 servings

One Pot Mexican Lentils and Rice

Here's an easy way to make a delicious Lentils and Rice dish. You can go easy on the chipotle if you want a milder version. We used some homemade veggie stock and it was delish! 

Outrageous But Necessary: Corn and Cream Ice Cream recipe photo
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4 servings

Outrageous But Necessary: Corn and Cream Ice Cream

Receta tradicional de Outrageous But Necessary: Corn and Cream Ice Cream para preparar en casa de forma fácil y rápida.

Pan Fried Bananas with Lechera Recipe recipe photo
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16m 4 servings

Pan Fried Bananas with Lechera Recipe

Cinnamon dusted bananas or plantains pan-fried in butter then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk called Platanos con Lechera. A popular easy to make Mexican dessert.

Papas con Chorizo recipe photo
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30m 6 servings

Papas con Chorizo

Here's an easy recipe for a satisfying batch of Papas con Chorizo. I made this batch extra spicy but feel free to dial back on the chipotles if you want!

Pasilla Chile Salsa recipe photo
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8 servings

Pasilla Chile Salsa

This is a great Salsa to get you familiar with the flavor of Pasilla Chiles -- earthy, fruity, with a mild heat profile. 

Pastisetas Butter Cookies recipe photo
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32m 48 servings

Pastisetas Butter Cookies

Pastisetas are tender butter cookies that melt in your mouth, thanks to the cornstarch in the dough. A delicious and popular Mexican treat.

Peanut Chile Salsa recipe photo
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15m 8 servings

Peanut Chile Salsa

Chile de Arbols and roasted peanuts create a rich, otherworldly flavor in this delightful Peanut Chile Salsa. It's versatile too; feel free to get creative with the chili pepper combos. 

Piggies recipe photo
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30 servings

Piggies

Piggies can be found in many places under different names: marranitos, puerquitos, cerditos, cochinitos. All these words are used to describe a Piggie in endearing ways. In some places, they are given different animal shapes, but still called in one way or another “Piggie”. That may be because that was their original shape.

Piña Colada Granita recipe photo
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10m 4 servings

Piña Colada Granita

No ice cream maker? Make Pineapple Granita! Enjoy this Italian dessert made with tropical flavors that tastes like Piña Colada. A perfect treat to enjoy during spring and summer.

Poblano Breakfast Potatoes recipe photo
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50m 6 servings

Poblano Breakfast Potatoes

Despite being hands off these Poblano Breakfast Potatoes have incredible flavor. Chop 'em up, throw 'em in the oven, and 30-40 minutes later breakfast is served. So good! 

Pork Carnitas Slow Cooker Recipe recipe photo
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4h 10m 8 servings

Pork Carnitas Slow Cooker Recipe

One of my all-time favorite recipes! The slow cooker keeps these carnitas moist and loads them up with flavor. Best combo for tacos is carnitas, salsa verde, onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. So good! 

Potato Chorizo Taquitos recipe photo
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50m 4 servings

Potato Chorizo Taquitos

Here's an easy recipe for some baked Potato Chorizo Taquitos.  I dipped this batch in some Chipotle Mayo -- yum!!

Potato, Sweet Potato and Granny Smith Latkes recipe photo
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16 servings

Potato, Sweet Potato and Granny Smith Latkes

One dish that I came up with, for this once in a lifetime meal, are these Potato, Sweet Potato and Granny Smith Latkes. It is a recipe that has no fuss. It lets these three ingredients shine through and, at the same time, complement each other with the help of a bit of ancho chile  powder and true cinnamon. You can choose to eat them just like that, on their own, or you can serve them with a thick, chunky, fresh and citrusy Fennel and Lime Crema or with this rustic and nutty Salsa Macha.

Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup recipe photo
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12 servings

Pumpkin in Piloncillo Syrup

They go hand in hand, Autumn and Pumpkins. In the US, I see them scary faced on Halloween, and then, sweetly dressed as pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. Yet to me, one of their best impersonations is as Calabaza en Tacha: Pumpkin cooked in a Piloncillo Syrup. Craving Tacha, I paired two things: The pumpkin I saved from my boys’ Halloween makeover and my new orange flamed French Oven.

Queso Dip recipe photo
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35m 8 servings

Queso Dip

Such an easy Queso recipe! Tons of flavor from the smoky, fiery chipotles but you can always dial back on them for a milder version. mexicanplease.com

Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing recipe photo
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20m 3 servings

Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

This Quinoa Avocado salad is good even without the dressing. Adding in a tart Lime-Cilantro dressing takes it to another level.

Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips with Potatoes recipe photo
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45m 6 servings

Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips with Potatoes

Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce will make the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good!

Roasted Poblano Quesadillas recipe photo
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30m 2 servings

Roasted Poblano Quesadillas

This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is a great example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And it's served with Avocado Salsa Verde!

Salsa Roja recipe photo
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30m 24 servings

Salsa Roja

Here's a simple recipe for a fiery, concentrated batch of Salsa Roja.    

Salsa Verde Molcajete Style recipe photo
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3 servings

Salsa Verde Molcajete Style

The flavor you can generate by smooshing ingredients in a molcajete is unreal. You'll end up with a vibrant batch of Salsa Verde that might become your new favorite!

Santa Clara Cookies recipe photo
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24 servings

Santa Clara Cookies

You know what happens when you eat a Santa Clara Cookie? When you first bite into it, you go through a soft layer with grainy texture that tastes like a moist version of marzipan. But as your teeth sink in they hit the hard crust of a buttery cookie that breaks into the crunchiest of chunks in your mouth. It makes for such tasty contrast that you have to take more bites to understand their beauty. Since one cookie doesn’t explain it, you will reach for another one…

Sikil P'ak -- Mayan Pumpkinseed Dip recipe photo
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8 servings

Sikil P'ak -- Mayan Pumpkinseed Dip

An ancient recipe with a contemporary flavor.

Simple, Epic Refried Beans recipe photo
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15m 4 servings

Simple, Epic Refried Beans

This recipe is for refried beans using canned whole beans. (If you are using homemade beans all you need to do is saute off the crushed beans in some onion and oil.)

Single Serving Queso Fundido recipe photo
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15m 2 servings

Single Serving Queso Fundido

Instead of being limited to "group appetizer" status, this single serving Queso Fundido is designed to be a quick meal.

Sopa Aguacate - Is Your Kitchen Stocked? recipe photo
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10m 4 servings

Sopa Aguacate - Is Your Kitchen Stocked?

This simple Sopa Aguacate recipe is a great way to gauge whether your kitchen is stocked or not. For best results use a high quality(preferably homemade) vegetable stock.

Spicy Avocado Hummus recipe photo
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10m 8 servings

Spicy Avocado Hummus

Avocados and chickpeas combine to make this one of the creamiest, most delicious dips you'll ever have. 

Spicy Black Bean Nachos recipe photo
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30m 6 servings

Spicy Black Bean Nachos

It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! Quantities listed are enough for two single layer sheetpans of nachos.

Spicy Black Bean Pizza recipe photo
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1h 2 servings

Spicy Black Bean Pizza

This Spicy Black Bean Pizza relies on a delicious black bean puree and a thin layer of garlic oil to create a vegetarian delight. So good!

Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing recipe photo
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30m 4 servings

Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

A light, zippy Kale and Quinoa Salad drenched in a yogurt based Creamy Avocado Dressing. As healthy as it gets and loaded with flavor. So good!

Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) recipe photo
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20m 8 servings

Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

Here's a simple but delicious recipe for a batch of Spicy Roasted Pepitas.   They have some kick so feel free to dial back on the spices if you want a milder version. 

Toasted Cumin Lime Vinaigrette recipe photo
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12m 6 servings

Toasted Cumin Lime Vinaigrette

This toasted cumin lime vinaigrette is a super easy salad dressing to make at home. You'll definitely get an upgrade if you toast the cumin seeds first so don't forget that step. We also added some jalapeno for a whisper of heat. So good!

Tomatillo Pico de Gallo recipe photo
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2 servings

Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

This Tomatillo Pico de Gallo wants to be in your kitchen! Lately I use it for quesadillas and it's always a hit.

Traditional Buñuelos recipe photo
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10 servings

Traditional Buñuelos

Buñuelos are a light, crispy treat dusted with sugar and cinnamon, and drizzled with a sweet syrup made from piloncillo and cinnamon stick.

Traditional Mexican Flan Napolitano recipe photo
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9h 50m

Traditional Mexican Flan Napolitano

Flan Napolitano is a sweet, creamy Mexican custard dessert made with cream cheese and smothered in a rich caramel sauce.

Tres Leches Cake recipe photo
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10 servings

Tres Leches Cake

Pastel de Tres Leches or Three Milk’s Cake, is one of the most, if not the most popular and sold cake throughout Mexico. It is also amongst the most requested recipes I have been asked for after Pickled Jalapeños and Piggie cookies. So dear readers, I am sorry it has taken this long but here it goes! I promise to get to the other requests, which I love getting on your emails, as soon as possible.

Use What You Have Chicken Stock recipe photo
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1h 40m 24 servings

Use What You Have Chicken Stock

Below is the recipe for homemade chicken stock but don't forget that these are just general guidelines, feel free to just use what you have!

Valentina flavored salt -- Should this be legal? recipe photo
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45m 1 serving

Valentina flavored salt -- Should this be legal?

Flavored salts are easy to make and a great way to add in some extra flayva to your regular does of seasoning.

Wicked Hot Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa recipe photo
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20m 2 servings

Wicked Hot Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa

This fiery salsa gets heat from the Chile Pequins and a rich flavor from the Chipotles in Adobo.

Yogurt Berries Popsicles recipe photo
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4h 15m 10 servings

Yogurt Berries Popsicles

These Berry Yogurt Popsicles are low in calorie and sugar, high in protein and so easy to make! At 40 calories per popsicle, they're perfect as a snack, post-workout and even for breakfast.

Easy Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Croissants recipe photo
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45m 16 servings

Easy Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Croissants

With store-bought puff pastry, you can make flaky, homemade Mexican chocolate croissants in less than 30 minutes.

Guava Empanadas recipe photo
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1h 20m 30 servings

Guava Empanadas

My friends over at Melissa’s Produce sent me guavas and cinnamon for our Friendsgiving Tamalada and since I had some leftover we decided to make empanadas filled with homemade guava preserves.

Pumpkin Granola Fruit Tarts with Vanilla Yoghurt recipe photo
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27m 4 servings

Pumpkin Granola Fruit Tarts with Vanilla Yoghurt

Crunchy pumpkin granola with walnuts and grains topped with creamy vanilla yogurt is a quick and healthy breakfast or simple but elegant dessert.

Sweet Mango Dessert Tamales recipe photo
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1h 42m 12 servings

Sweet Mango Dessert Tamales

A tropical twist on the traditional tamal recipe made with a mango filling nestled in a sweet mango-flavored masa, and topped with warm spiked mango preserves.

Alfajores recipe photo
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2h 15m 20 servings

Alfajores

Alfajores are delicious Latin American crumbly sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar. They're so good!

Apple Tres Leches Cake recipe photo
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3h 20m 12 servings

Apple Tres Leches Cake

A delicious apple cinnamon tres leches cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with cinnamon whipped cream.

Arroz con Leche recipe photo
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55m 8 servings

Arroz con Leche

Arroz con Leche (Mexican rice pudding) is a comforting, creamy, and delicious Mexican dessert made with only 6 ingredients!

Avocado Ice Cream recipe photo
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15m 12 servings

Avocado Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! This no churn Avocado Ice Cream is creamy, rich and smooth. All you need is a mixer! (gluten free, vegetarian)

Baked Apple Empanadas recipe photo
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1h 50m 16 servings

Baked Apple Empanadas

Baked Apple Empanadas are the perfect dessert for the fall and winter seasons! They're portable, delicious and super addicting.

Baked Pumpkin Churros recipe photo
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50m 36 servings

Baked Pumpkin Churros

Baked Pumpkin Churros covered in cinnamon sugar are the perfect fall and winter dessert. They're baked, not fried, which means you can eat more of them!

Banana Nut Bread Recipe recipe photo
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1h 10m 12 servings

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This Banana Nut Bread recipe is easy to make and creates a moist and delicious loaf that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. Baked with walnuts and cinnamon, it's a simple homemade recipe that can double as a snack!

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) recipe photo
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15m 4 servings

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) are a refreshing and sweet dessert made from fresh fruit, a sweet cream sauce, and lots of toppings.

Café de Olla Chocolate Oat Bars recipe photo
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45m 16 servings

Café de Olla Chocolate Oat Bars

Chocolate Oat Bars inspired by the rich and aromatic flavors of Mexican café de olla. Made from oats, nut butter, chocolate, and more!

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding) recipe photo
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1h 10 servings

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Capirotada, or Mexican Bread Pudding, is made with layers of crusty bread, raisins, bananas, almonds and cheese all soaked in sweetened cinnamon milk!

Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Balls recipe photo
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30m 12 servings

Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Balls

These chocolate covered almond butter balls are made with only 3 ingredients and are the perfect healthy dessert! (gluten free, grain free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe photo
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1h 30m 24 servings

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Holiday Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a twist! Made with Mexican chocolate, these festive cookies are soft, chewy and covered in powdered sugar.

Churros Recipe recipe photo
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55m 14 servings

Churros Recipe

This Churros recipe creates churros that are sweet and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! Served with chocolate sauce!

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins recipe photo
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30m 12 servings

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

These cinnamon coffee cake muffins topped with a crunchy streusel topping are made with Greek yogurt for a healthier homemade treat!

Conchas (Mexican Pan Dulce) recipe photo
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4h 15m 12 servings

Conchas (Mexican Pan Dulce)

These sweet and fluffy Conchas are one of the most popular types of pan dulce in Mexican bakeries! Here's how to make this sweet bread at home!

Dulce de Leche recipe photo
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1h 20m 10 servings

Dulce de Leche

Dulce de Leche recipe - two ways! The classic version made with milk and sugar, or the easy version is made from sweetened condensed milk.

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls recipe photo
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1h 36m 12 servings

Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls

These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls stuffed with apples and pecans are the perfect fall and winter treat made with a Mexican twist!

Easy Candied Pecans recipe photo
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8m 6 servings

Easy Candied Pecans

These candied pecans are easy to make on the stovetop! No need to turn on the oven. Crunchy, sweet and the perfect little snack ready in under 10 minutes!

Easy Flan Recipe recipe photo
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5h 35m 8 servings

Easy Flan Recipe

An easy flan recipe made with only 5 simple ingredients! This creamy custard dessert is topped with caramel and popular in Mexico, Spain and Latin America.

Easy Sprinkle Cookies recipe photo
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35m 18 servings

Easy Sprinkle Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth sprinkle cookies are buttery, soft and chewy on the inside with a little crunch on the outside thanks to the nonpareils sprinkles!

Flan de Queso recipe photo
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5h 15m 8 servings

Flan de Queso

Flan de Queso, or cream cheese flan, is a creamy, silky, decadent variation of traditional flan. This cheesecake-like custard is easy to make!

Gelatina de Mosaico recipe photo
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12h 40m 12 servings

Gelatina de Mosaico

Gelatina de mosaico is a stunningly vibrant and delicious Mexican dessert perfect for your next party! Fun and easy to make!

Margarita Cheesecake Bars recipe photo
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1h 5m 16 servings

Margarita Cheesecake Bars

These Margarita Cheesecake Bars are creamy, made with a touch of tequila and sit on a buttery graham cracker crust.

Margarita Cupcakes recipe photo
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37m 12 servings

Margarita Cupcakes

These margarita cupcakes are great for a party! Topped with lime cream cheese frosting, they can be made with tequila or alcohol-free.

Mazapán recipe photo
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30m 18 servings

Mazapán

Learn how to make homemade mazapán! This sweet and crumbly Mexican candy only uses 2 ingredients - toasted peanuts and powdered sugar.

Mexican Brownies recipe photo
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55m 16 servings

Mexican Brownies

Mexican Brownies spiced with a touch of cayenne and cinnamon. Fudgy and chocolaty, all it takes are a few ingredients and less than 1 hour.

Mexican Bunuelos recipe photo
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55m 8 servings

Mexican Bunuelos

Often served during the Christmas and New Years holidays, this Mexican Bunuelos recipe makes the perfect fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar!

Mexican Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls recipe photo
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1h 36m 12 servings

Mexican Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

These Mexican Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls filled with cocoa powder, brown sugar and cinnamon are a sweet breakfast and brunch treat!

Moist Pumpkin Bread recipe photo
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1h 10m 12 servings

Moist Pumpkin Bread

This moist pumpkin bread is easy to make and features a crunchy crust made from turbinado sugar and pepitas!

No Bake Easy Fudge Recipe recipe photo
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10m 16 servings

No Bake Easy Fudge Recipe

This No Bake Easy Fudge recipe made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and touch of cinnamon is the only fudge recipe you’ll ever need!

Paletas de Fresa (Strawberries & Cream Popsicles) recipe photo
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6h 40m 10 servings

Paletas de Fresa (Strawberries & Cream Popsicles)

Easy Paletas de Fresa (Strawberries and Cream Popsicles) made from fresh strawberries, cream, milk, and sugar. The best summer dessert!

Pan de Elote recipe photo
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35m 15 servings

Pan de Elote

Pan de Elote is a moist and sweet Mexican corn cake made with corn kernels, eggs flour, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.

Pumpkin Arroz con Leche recipe photo
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1h 5m 8 servings

Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

Pumpkin arroz con leche is a delicious twist on classic rice pudding. This creamy dessert is made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Conchas recipe photo
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3h 30m 12 servings

Pumpkin Conchas

These pumpkin conchas are a seasonal twist on a traditional pan dulce! Made with pumpkin puree and nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Empanadas recipe photo
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2h 45m 16 servings

Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin empanadas stuffed with a pumpkin filling and wrapped in a sweet and fluffy bread dough, just like from the Mexican panaderia!

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake recipe photo
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2h 35m 12 servings

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake

This pumpkin tres leches recipe includes perfectly moist and spiced sponge cake topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice!

Raspados (Mexican Shaved Ice) recipe photo
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55m 4 servings

Raspados (Mexican Shaved Ice)

Raspados are the perfect treat! This Mexican shaved ice is made by blending and crushing ice, then topping it with homemade fruit syrup.

Rosca de Reyes recipe photo
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2h 45m 16 servings

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes, or Three Kings Bread, is a soft orange-flavored sweet bread that's traditionally made in Mexico to celebrate Three Kings Day.

Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe photo
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40m 12 servings

Sopapilla Cheesecake

This sopapilla cheesecake is made from a light and airy crescent roll dough, a delicious cream cheese filling, and a cinnamon sugar topping.

Sweet Tamales recipe photo
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3h 25 servings

Sweet Tamales

Sweet Tamales made with raisins and sweetened with cinnamon and sugar. Easy to make and perfect for holidays and celebrations!

Tamales de Elote recipe photo
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2h 24 servings

Tamales de Elote

Tamales de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales) are an easy and delicious Mexican treat that are perfect for the holidays or any celebration!

Torrejas (Mexican French Toast) recipe photo
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35m 8 servings

Torrejas (Mexican French Toast)

Torrejas is a Mexican dish made from bolillo bread coated in a whipped egg mixture, then lightly fried, and topped with piloncillo syrup!