Frijoles PuercosPinto beans, cooked chorizo, melted cheese, pickled jalapeno… did that get your attention?
If all that sounds delicious, then you will want to try Frijoles Puercos. The perfectly versatile and easy to make bean dip to have as a side meal or stand alone with any of our tasty Sonora tortillas.
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/dirty-beans-dip-recipe/PicadilloWhen it’s a little chilly, isn’t it nice to curl up with a dish of something warm and comforting. Picadillo is perfect for just that! Ground beef, potatoes and vegetables seasoned to perfection. Try it on it’s own or add it to tacos, gorditas, or tostadas.
You won’t be disappointed any way you have it.
Authentic Chiles en NogadaChiles en Nogada: Poblano chiles, stuffed with picadillo and topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, pomegranate seeds and parsley. Mmm! This dish is not only tasty but rich in history. Invented in 1821, it’s closely associated with September’s Mexican Independence celebrations.
https://mexicanfoodjournal.com/chiles-en-nogada/GorditasGorditas! Small corn cakes with a little stuffed pocket brimming with just about any yummy filling. Perfection and just the thing to make on a weekend. Cook ‘em on a gridle, fry them or bake them. Your call, just enjoy!
https://www.isabeleats.com/gorditas-recipe/#wprm-recipe-container-9669Aguas FrescasAguas Frescas, so refreshing! Super easy, customizable and delicious.
Made with fresh fruit and sometimes with veggies. Flavourful and filled with healthy goodness.
ChalupasMeet the chalupas. Not the fast food variety, but the real thing. They take a little while to cook up but some things are worth the extra effort, like these!
https://www.garlicandzest.com/authentic-mexican-chalupas/TamalesIt is corn time and time to do something with those husks. What you ask? Tamales, of course! Not a quick fix for dinner but well worth the effort. Fill them with salsa verde chicken, refried beans and cheese or red chili pork. Mouth watering isn’t it?
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/mexican-tamales/Mexican street cornMexican Street Corn! It’s like a party in every bite! Once you try this combo of corn on the cob, seasoning, cheese and lime juice, you won’t want to go back to plain old corn on the cob.Homemade churrosChurros, churros, churros… can there ever be enough churros? Well, if you haven’t had your fill, here’s an easy way to make them at home!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-churros/