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Beef and Chorizo Meatballs

Beef and Chorizo Meatballs

Simple and delicious meatball recipe with a twist of chorizo and chipotle flavors. [...]

Red Pipian

Red Pipian

One of my favorite moles is pipian. Pipian is a kind of mole that uses pepitas (pumpkin seeds) as thickener. These moles have a very distinctive nutty and earthy flavor. [...]

Xoconostle and Tomatillo Salsa

Xoconostle and Tomatillo Salsa

Xoconostle is the fruit of a cactus similar to the prickly pear. Even though tunas (pricly pear) and xoconostles look similar, they taste differently. Tunas are sweet and xoconostles are sour. Tunas are eaten as dessert [...]

Sweet Tamales

Sweet Tamales

Tamales were originally made only with corn masa but now they come in a big variety of flavors. This three sweet tamales were part of my tamalada and they were delicious. [...]

Corn Husk Tamales

Corn Husk Tamales

Corn husk tamales are the most popular kind in Mexico City. Here's the recipe for the basic dough to make these delicious tamales. [...]

Oaxaca tamales

Oaxaca tamales

In Mexico there are many kinds of tamales. Each state, region and even towns have their own version of tamales. Here's one wrapped in banana leaves. [...]

Mexican Risotto

Mexican Risotto

Risotto with a delicious Mexican twist served with scallops. [...]

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Delicious stuffed portobello mushrooms. [...]

Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup

An easy and delicious potato and leek soup. [...]

Baked Pears with Rompope Sauce

Baked Pears with Rompope Sauce

A delicious pear dessert with rompope sauce. [...]