Mexican
Mexican cuisine is rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in the country’s history and culture. It combines indigenous Mesoamerican cooking traditions with Spanish influences and culinary techniques brought over during colonization.
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Picadillo (Mexican-Style Ground Beef)
To make Picadillo, ground beef and potatoes are simmered in seasoned tomato sauce. This dish is popular in Mexico and in the Philippines.
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Carne en su Jugo
Diced steak cooked in a spicy green tomatillo sauce. Carne en su Jugo means "Meat in its Juices." It originated in the Mexican region of Guadalajara.
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Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil)
Yucatan Roast Pork was originally prepared by the Mayans in ovens dug into the earth and lined with stones. The meat was wrapped in seaweed or banana leaves and left to roast slowly in its own juices.
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Tacos de Carnitas
Crispy bits of very flavorful pork is the base for these delicious street tacos de carnitas.
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Torta Ahogada
This is a savory sandwich made famous in the Mexican State of Jalisco. It is served everywhere in Guadalajara, which is where we ate our first Torta Ahogada.
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Carne Adovada
Carne adovada is a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender chunks of pork that are marinated and cooked in a rich, flavorful red chili sauce.
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Flour Tortillas
Flour tortillas are a type of soft, thin flatbread made from wheat flour. They are typically round and range in size from small to large.
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Traditional Tamales
This is my own personal recipe for traditional tamales, developed over the years. This makes a huge batch, enough to eat and plenty for freezing for another day.
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Classic Mexican Flan
A very creamy, caramel flan which has been a Mexican favorite for years.
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Sweet Pineapple Tamales
Aside from flan, sweet tamales are probably the most satisfying of Mexican desserts. The flavor varieties for sweet tamales are endless. This sweet pineapple tamale is one of our favorites.
