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October 14, 2026

Caldo de Mariscos (Mexican Seafood Soup)

This Caldo de Mariscos is a hearty Mexican seafood soup with homemade shrimp broth, smoky red chile sauce, vegetables, shrimp, crab legs, and tilapia. To finish, we top this large-batch family recipe with chopped onion, cilantro, lime, and chile de […]

August 8, 2026

Pollo Asado for Tacos (Achiote Grilled Chicken)

Pollo Asado for Tacos (Achiote Grilled Chicken) This Pollo Asado for Tacos starts with juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated overnight in achiote paste, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime, vinegar, garlic, Mexican oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and savory seasonings. The chicken […]

August 5, 2026

Pork chile verde with tender pork shoulder and spareribs in roasted tomatillo sauce served with Mexican red rice

Chile Verde de Puerco (Pork Chile Verde)

This pork Chile Verde, also known as Chile Verde de Puerco, is made with pork shoulder and spareribs simmered until tender in a delicious green sauce of charred tomatillos, poblanos, jalapeños, serranos, garlic, onion, cilantro, and Mexican spices. Browning the […]

August 4, 2026

Estofado de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Stew)

Some dinners simply feel like home, and this Estofado de Pollo is one of them. Seasoned chicken pieces are browned until golden, then simmered with carrots, russet potatoes, jalapeños, and serrano peppers in a savory roasted Roma tomato sauce. Cumin, […]

July 21, 2026

Carne Molida en Salsa Verde (Ground Beef in Salsa Verde)

Ground Beef in Salsa Verde is the kind of dinner that brings everybody straight to the stove. The beef turns rich and savory, the potatoes soak up that bright roasted salsa verde, and the poblanos add just enough smoky flavor […]

January 28, 2026

Finished pambazo sandwich ready to serve warm and crispy

Pambazos (Guajillo Dipped Chorizo & Potato Sandwiches)

This pambazos recipe mexican sandwich is a classic Mexico City style street food made with bolillo or telera rolls dipped in a smoky guajillo chile sauce, lightly fried until crisp, and stuffed with papas con chorizo. It gets finished with […]

December 9, 2025

Mole de Olla with Beef Shank and Chuck Roast

Mole de Olla (Mexican Beef & Vegetable Stew) Mole de Olla is a Mexican beef stew made with tender beef shank and chuck simmered in a rich red chile broth with corn, carrots, chayote, mini potatoes, green beans, and zucchini. […]

November 18, 2025

Chicken Milanesa Sandwich (Torta de Milanesa de Pollo)

Chicken Milanesa Sandwich (Torta de Milanesa de Pollo) This Chicken Milanesa Sandwich is a Mexican street food classic. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets layered with chipotle mayo and all the best torta toppings. Serve it on fresh bolillo or telera rolls […]

September 26, 2025

Gorditas de Chicharrón en Salsa Verde (Cheese-Stuffed)

Gorditas de Chicharrón en Salsa Verde (Cheese-Stuffed) Thick corn masa pockets stuffed with melty queso Chihuahua, fried until crisp, then filled with juicy chicharrón in bright salsa verde. For a perfect Mexican antojito at home, pile on cabbage, salted crema, […]

September 24, 2025

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup) • Sopa de Pollo In Mexico, caldo de pollo is tradition and comfort in a bowl. Families make it for cool weather, for gatherings, and for anyone who needs a healing meal. This version […]