Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
32 recipes
Agua de Jamaica
A refreshing Mexican drink with a rich ruby color, tangy hibiscus flavor, and gentle sweetness.
Beef Birria
Tender beef slow-braised in a rich guajillo and ancho chile adobo, served with red consommé, tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime.
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.
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.
Frijoles de la Olla
Tender Mexican pinto beans, slow-cooked in a fragrant broth with onion, garlic and epazote.
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.
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 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.
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.
Nopales with Egg
A traditional Mexican breakfast with tender nopales, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro.
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 Refritos)
Thick, silky Mexican beans fried with pork lard, onion, and garlic.
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.
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.
Fideo Seco
A Mexican home-style dish of toasted thin noodles in a rich tomato-chipotle sauce, topped with fresh garnishes.