Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
58 recipes
Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Shrimp Aguachile
A zesty Mexican appetizer of raw shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice with chili, cilantro, crisp cucumber and red onion.
Vanilla Atole
A thick Mexican corn drink made with milk, vanilla, and piloncillo — warming, with a silky, creamy texture.
Beef Birria
Tender beef slow-braised in a rich guajillo and ancho chile adobo, served with red consommé, tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime.
Burrito Bowl
A hearty Mexican bowl with fragrant spiced chicken, citrus rice, black beans and fresh toppings — everything you love about a burrito, minus the tortilla.
Bean and Cheese Gorditas
Warm, thick corn cakes filled with soft mashed pinto beans and stretchy Mexican cheese — a homemade take on the popular Mexican street food.
Guacamole
Fresh Mexican guacamole — ripe avocado mashed to a texture with tender chunks, with juicy tomato, white onion, cilantro, hot chili, and lime juice.
Guacamole with Garlic
A classic Mexican dip made with ripe avocado, fresh lime, cilantro and hot chili pepper — creamy, flavorful and ready in just a few minutes.
Elotes — Mexican Grilled Corn
Juicy corn cobs with a golden charred crust, a creamy dressing, salty cotija cheese, chili, and fresh lime — a classic Mexican street food snack.
Chicken Enmoladas with Mole
Soft corn tortillas dipped in rich, spicy mole, filled with tender shredded chicken, fresh cheese, onion, and cream.
Black Bean and Cheese Enfrijoladas
Soft corn tortillas rolled with filling and generously coated in a velvety black bean sauce, served with queso fresco, cream, and onion.
Chicken Enchiladas
Tender chicken in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili, wrapped in soft corn tortillas and baked under a layer of melted cheddar — a beloved Mexican dish for a cozy family dinner.
Esquites
Juicy kernels of young corn, simmered with epazote and chili, then served with lime, mayonnaise, and crumbled Mexican cheese.
Mexican-Style Calabacitas with Corn
Juicy zucchini with tender corn, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro — a simple homestyle Mexican dish with vibrant vegetable flavor.
Caldo de Res
A hearty Mexican beef and bone soup with corn and seasonal vegetables, served hot with cilantro and lime.
Caldo Tlalpeño
A hot Mexican chicken broth with chickpeas, carrots, spicy chipotle, and fresh avocado.
Carne Asada
Juicy beef marinated in citrus and garlic, seared over high heat and served in warm corn tortillas.
Carnitas
A traditional Mexican pork dish, slow-braised in lard with orange, garlic and cinnamon until tender, then fried in its own fat until golden and crisp — served in warm corn tortillas.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
A crispy Mexican quesadilla with tender chicken, bell pepper and corn under a layer of melted cheese — served hot with sour cream and salsa.
Cochinita Pibil
A Yucatecan classic: pork shoulder marinated in achiote paste with citrus juice, slow-roasted in banana leaves until meltingly tender, and served with spicy pickled onion on warm tortillas.
Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo
Juicy Mexican shrimp in a fragrant garlic mojo, where mellow garlic and olive oil bring out the sweetness of the seafood.
Chicken Tinga
Chicken tinga is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Puebla: tender chicken simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, served on crispy corn tostadas with avocado and sour cream.
Chicken Fajitas
Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables in a spicy lime-garlic marinade, seared until lightly caramelized and served in warm tortillas with sour cream, salsa and avocado.
Mexican Beef Picadillo
A hearty Mexican home-style dish of ground beef, potatoes, carrots and peas in a rich tomato sauce.
Mexican Rice
Fragrant Mexican rice in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, carrots and peas — the classic arroz rojo side dish, cooked without stirring for a perfectly fluffy texture.
Mexican Rice Pudding
Creamy Mexican rice pudding with raisins and a warm hint of cinnamon, delicious served either warm or well chilled.
Mexican Red Rice
Fluffy Mexican rice with tomato purée, carrots, peas and a mellow hint of garlic — a classic side dish for homestyle Mexican meals.
Mexican Albondigas
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs with rice and mint, slow-cooked in a rich tomato broth with a Mexican character.
Menudo Rojo
A hearty Mexican soup made with tender beef tripe, beef shank, hominy corn, and a rich sauce of guajillo and ancho chiles.