Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
58 recipes
Mole Poblano with Chicken
A rich Mexican sauce made from three kinds of dried chili peppers, nuts, spices and chocolate, served with tender chicken and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Molletes
A Mexican breakfast of crusty bolillo rolls, creamy refried beans, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo.
Nachos with Dips
Crispy corn tortilla chips baked under a layer of melted cheddar with black beans and jalapeño, served with guacamole, sour cream and tomato salsa — a favorite Mexican party snack.
Nopales with Egg
A traditional Mexican breakfast with tender nopales, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Pambazo with Potato and Chorizo
A Mexican street sandwich with a soft potato-and-chorizo filling, bread dipped in guajillo sauce, crisp lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco.
Pastel Azteca with Chicken and Poblano
A Mexican casserole of soft corn tortillas, juicy chicken, roasted poblano peppers, corn and a creamy cheese sauce.
Green Pozole with Chicken
A hearty Mexican soup with tender chicken and cacahuazintle corn, brightened by a vibrant green salsa of tomatillos, chiles and pumpkin seeds.
Pozole Rojo
A hearty Mexican stew with tender, slow-cooked pork and hominy kernels in a thick, spicy sauce made from guajillo and ancho chiles, traditionally served with crisp garnishes — cabbage, radish and lime.
Rajas con Crema
A Mexican dish of charred poblano pepper strips, sweet corn and silky crema — smoky, creamy and pleasantly spicy all at once.
Veracruz-style Fish
Tender white fish fillet simmered in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers, and jalapeño — a vibrant classic from the Veracruz coast.
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Thick, silky Mexican beans fried with pork lard, onion, and garlic.
Refried Beans (Frijoles)
Classic Mexican refried beans: pinto beans fried with golden caramelized onion in lard until creamy and thick, served with crumbled cheese.
Tortilla Soup
A thick Mexican tomato soup with guajillo chiles, epazote and crispy corn tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Sopes
Soft corn cakes with a crisped pinched edge, filled with creamy refried beans, cheese, lettuce and spicy salsa — a classic Mexican antojito.
Tacos al Pastor
Crispy caramelized pork in a spicy guajillo chile and achiote paste marinade, served with grilled pineapple and fresh cilantro in a warm corn tortilla — the legendary street taco of Mexico City.
Shrimp Tacos
Crispy corn tortillas with spicy pan-seared shrimp, crunchy cabbage slaw and a delicate lime-avocado crema — a classic of Mexican coastal cuisine (Baja California).
Chicken Tamales in Green Sauce
Tender corn tamales filled with juicy shredded chicken and a vibrant, tangy-spicy tomatillo and chili sauce.
Rajas and Cheese Tamales
Tender Mexican tamales made with corn masa, strips of roasted poblano pepper, and melty cheese, steamed the traditional way.
Tortilla Soup
A hearty Mexican soup with juicy chicken in a rich tomato-pepper broth, corn and black beans — serve with crispy tortilla chips, ripe avocado and a lime wedge.
White Fish Ceviche Tostadas
Crispy corn tostadas topped with tender white fish cured in lime juice, fresh vegetables, cilantro, and avocado.
Tostadas with Chicken Tinga
Crispy corn tostadas topped with juicy chicken in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, refried beans, lettuce, and creamy garnishes.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas, fried eggs with runny yolks, a smooth bean puree, and a thick, spicy ranchera salsa.
Fideo Seco
A Mexican home-style dish of toasted thin noodles in a rich tomato-chipotle sauce, topped with fresh garnishes.
Chilaquiles
Crispy fried corn tortilla pieces briefly simmered in a spicy tomatillo salsa verde and topped with queso fresco, sour cream and a fried egg — a classic Mexican breakfast.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy corn tortillas quickly simmered in a bright tomatillo-serrano salsa, served with eggs, crema and Mexican fresh cheese.
Chilaquiles Rojos
A Mexican breakfast of crispy corn tortilla chips in a rich tomato and chili sauce, topped with egg, cream and fresh cheese.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Crispy golden churros made from choux pastry, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a thick chocolate sauce for dipping — a classic Mexican dessert.
Mexican-Style Eggs
Juicy scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion and green chili — a simple Mexican breakfast served with tortillas.