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Spicy Bloody Maria Cocktail

Forget a Bloody Mary—try a Bloody Maria instead! Swap tequila for the vodka, and add a little smoky chipotle in adobo for a killer brunch drink that pairs perfectly with Mexican food.
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches is a moist and subtly sweet cake made with sponge cake and three different kinds of milk. It's easy to make (only 30 minutes of active time!) and it gets even better after a day in the fridge.
Mexican Tostada

Tostadas are meant to be messy! Pile them with your favorite toppings and dig in. These are made with a crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa.
Chicken Tortilla Soup

The BEST chicken tortilla soup! It's made with crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime.
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

These chicken enchiladas are made with a tangy tomatillo salsa verde sauce! This is a fantastic recipe to serve a hungry crowd, whether it's Friday movie night, a pot-luck party, or just a weeknight dinner with your family.
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos.
Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Our favorite red chili chicken enchiladas! Corn tortillas are dipped in red chili sauce to bake in the flavor in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe. Simple make-ahead midweek dinner. Reheats well for leftovers!
Refried Beans

Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like a restaurant's but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas.
Mexican Red Chili Sauce

Here is an authentic Mexican red chili sauce, made with dried Ancho chilies or Pasilla chilies. Perfect for making tamales and enchiladas
Pressure Cooker Green Pork Pozole

The pressure cooker seriously cuts the prep time on Green Pork Pozole! Made with tomatillos, hominy, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and jalapeños, this soup is Mexican comfort food at its best.
Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas

These Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas infuse good-quality tequila with spicy jalapeño. Mix with pineapple juice for a margarita that balances sweetness and heat!
What Tequila Should You Buy?

Confused by tequila? Ever wondered what words like anejo and blanco mean? What's best for a straight-up margarita, or sipping neat, or a fruity pitcher cocktail? In this Guide to Tequilas, we break it all down for you!
Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Homemade Mexican ice cream flavored with cinnamon chocolate and a dash of spice.
How to Make Corn Tortillas

Making Homemade Corn Tortillas from scratch is EASY! They taste better than anything you can buy at the store.
Canned Tomato Salsa

Learn how to can salsa using this delicious salsa recipe for canning, (complete with detailed canning instructions) using fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños!
Corn Salsa

Learn how to make corn salsa better than Chipotle! It's easy to make and totally addictive.
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)

Agua de Jamaica (aka Hibiscus tea) is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. Popular at Mexican taquerias, this agua fresca is loaded with Vitamin C and can even lower blood pressure!
How to Make Perfect Guacamole

The BEST guacamole! EASY to make with ripe avocados, salt, serrano chiles, cilantro and lime. Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.
Flank Steak with Orange and Avocado Salsa

Switch up your dinner routine this flank steak and citrus-avocado salsa! It's easy to make on the stovetop or on a grill, and feeds the whole family. Serve as tacos or over salad greens.
Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup

This Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup takes classic chicken soup to a spicy, tomatoey new place. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and tortillas on the side.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde

3 methods for making homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a delicious Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion.
Pressure Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

When you need pulled pork fast, make it in the pressure cooker! This recipe makes the perfect carnitas for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and many other Mexican dishes.
Shrimp Quesadilla

Shrimp quesadilla! Flour tortillas toasted with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and pan-seared shrimp with onions, cilantro, avocados
Cilantro Lime Rice

BEST cilantro lime rice, no kidding! Better than Chipotle's. Easy to make. Perfect with Mexican and Asian food, great in burritos.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

Char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce. Make this at your next backyard cook-out!