Tamales Distrito Federal (rojos y verdes) by Patricia Avila Azua

Tamales are among my favorite dishes, it's said that there are around 500 diferent types in Mexico alone. From South to North, most of the times based on corn dough or "masa", some yummy filling, wrapped in corn husks or banana/maguey/avocado leaves and cooked in a tall steamer or outdoor traditional ovens, tamales are part of the…

Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Potato Hash and Eggs by Culinary Envy

Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Potato Hash and Eggs are ridiculously flavorful, quick and easy. The perfect meal anytime of day!

Mexican Ranchero Breakfast by Culinary Envy

Mexican Ranchero Breakfast dish adds some fabulous South of the Border flavor, and is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering!

Breakfast Quesadillas by Salad Foodie

Mexican food for breakfast - divine! But don’t limit this to breakfast - these quesadillas would make a quick and satisfying weeknight light supper, or a snack to feast on during the games. I stayed fairly close to Laura Vitale’s recipe in her new cookbook “Laura in the Kitchen” (2015). Plan to make extras because they do well…

Venison barbacoa by GARY ESTESS

This is very easy, cooking with venison in a slow cooker makes the meat taste tender and juice. Some hunters bone out the neck. This part of the deer gets very big when in rut.

Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados) by Salad Foodie

Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size tacos or tostados. Two tacos is ample for most folks! Based on a recipe from jimmiedean.com.

Homemade Flour Tortillas by Kelly Christensen

Huevos Rancheros by Salad Foodie

Any excuse to eat Mexican for breakfast works for me, and this version of Huevos Rancheros is as crunchy and delicious as it is colorful. Tortilla chips replace traditional tortillas for the base, topped with black beans, egg, salsa, avocado and cheddar cheese. Now this dish will get the sleepy-heads to the table fast!

Skinny Breakfast Taco by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

If you’ve never had a breakfast taco, you’re in for a wonderful treat. So popular in Texas where it’s the smaller cousin to the breakfast burrito. This type of taco easily fits in your hand and your mouth, with all your breakfast needs self-contained in one neat, little package. One problem, it’s usually pretty fattening, but not…

Mexican Loco Moco by John Spottiswood

I made this for breakfast because I had a bunch of left over mexican rice and a mix of whole and refried beans. Our kids love Loco Moco, a Hawaiian breakfast dish of ground beef patties and eggs over white rice with brown gravy on top. If you haven't had that before, it is great comfort food. This mexican version is equally good…

Huevos Rancheros, for a Deliciously Skinny Breakfast or Brunch by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican dish consisting of fried eggs covered with salsa, beans and cheese all served on fried tortilla’s. It’s a menu favorite at diners, sit-down restaurants and fast food joints throughout the western states. What…

enchiladas with fresh mango salsa by karenrecipe

Chile Rellenos Soufflé by Salad Foodie

If you're craving a chile relleno fix, give this light south-of-the-border layered soufflé a try. I looked at several recipes then came up with my own combination and it fits my need for a guilt-free alternative. To save time use canned whole green chiles, or char your fresh garden ones if desired. One batch makes 4 generous-size…

Panecillos Ingleses de Diablo by Jennifer Bass