Refreshing Watermelon Salsa

Refreshing Watermelon Salsa

Mary Mata August 16, 2011

Not only is watermelon a refreshing summer dessert but also a sweet addition to salsa. When I found a salsa recipe that called for watermelon and feta cheese, I was […]

Shrimp à la Lola Beltrán

Mary Mata August 15, 2011

By Abigail Garcia Lola Beltrán was a Mexican “ranchero” singer and her “Cucurrucucú paloma” is very well known in Mexico and many other countries. This recipe is so easy to […]

Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Mary Mata August 10, 2011

By Abigail Garcia So…who doesn’t like meatballs? Especially when they are tiny, flavorful and stuffed with cheese? In Mexico, we use to stuff the meatballs with hard-boiled egg, but just […]

Strawberry Horchata

Mary Mata August 1, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Who didn’t grow up drinking horchata? And, while most of us only know the powdered stuff or the already made sweet and creamy drink, it’s extremely easy […]

Classic Guacamole

Mary Mata July 29, 2011

By Abigail Garcia Last time my sister came to visit, she brought a special and beloved present with her: my grandma’s molcajete, made of very black stone and decorated with […]

Esquites: A Quick, Spicy Snack

Mary Mata July 27, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Yep- another corn recipe! In my effort to use up all the corn I’ve bought on sale (who can beat 5 ears for 2 bucks?!) I’m continuing […]

Mango And Chile Piquin Gelatin

Mary Mata July 25, 2011

By Abigail Garcia Mango with chile is a traditional and famous flavor in Mexico- and all over Latin America. That’s why I decided to make a sweet and spicy mix […]

Elote Loco

Mary Mata July 13, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Tis the season for corn and  grilling! What better way to enjoy it than grilled smothered with mayo, chili and queso fresco— a roadside favorite throughout Mexico? […]

Turkey Poblano Chili

Mary Mata July 11, 2011

By Melissa Pitts This recipe is perfect for a weeknight as it takes only about 40 minutes to prepare and cook and it’s all done in one pot (meaning little […]

Mushroom Fiesta Tacos

Mary Mata June 27, 2011

By Aurora Ibarra Easy mushroom tacos are always a hit a the dinner table. The key is to have lots of delicious add ins that each person can choose from […]