Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
23 recipes
Shrimp Aguachile
A zesty Mexican appetizer of raw shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice with chili, cilantro, crisp cucumber and red onion.
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.
Chicken Enmoladas with Mole
Soft corn tortillas dipped in rich, spicy mole, filled with tender shredded chicken, fresh cheese, onion, and cream.
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.
Caldo Tlalpeño
A hot Mexican chicken broth with chickpeas, carrots, spicy chipotle, and fresh avocado.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
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 Albondigas
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs with rice and mint, slow-cooked in a rich tomato broth with a Mexican character.
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.
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.
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)
Classic Mexican refried beans: pinto beans fried with golden caramelized onion in lard until creamy and thick, served with crumbled cheese.
Sopes
Soft corn cakes with a crisped pinched edge, filled with creamy refried beans, cheese, lettuce and spicy salsa — a classic Mexican antojito.
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).
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.
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.