Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
49 recipes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mexican-Style Eggs
Juicy scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onion and green chili — a simple Mexican breakfast served with tortillas.