Mexican Coffee, Or Café de Olla

Mexican Coffee, Or Café de Olla

Mary Mata October 5, 2011

This is my version for one of the most delicious beverages we have in Mexico: Café de Olla (Claypot Coffee). It is perfect to start your day, after lunch or […]

Easy Black Bean Tostadas

Mary Mata September 23, 2011

By Aurora Ibarra Black beans should be an important part of a healthy vegetarian diet (even if you’re not a vegetarian they are still good for you!). They have a […]

Ham And Cheese Sincronizadas With Homemade Tortillas

Mary Mata September 19, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Sincronizadas are the easiest thing to make and the perfect snack or lunch. I’m not exactly sure what the difference is between them and quesadillas but I […]

Machacado Con Huevo

Mary Mata September 7, 2011

While I am no fan of eggs I’ll admit, I am alone in my house in those feelings. This dish is the easiest ( and I’m told tastiest) meal. It’s […]

Cool Cucumber And Mint Agua Fresca

Mary Mata September 2, 2011

By Abigail Garcia In Mexico, we are use to have lunch or dinner with a flavored drink usually known as “agua fresca”. The wide variety of aguas frescas are unlimited, […]

Mexican “Caprese” Salad

Mary Mata August 31, 2011

By Abigail Garcia The perfect appetizer or side dish- caprese salad- a la Mexicana. I remember seeing this dish in many menus of some fancy Mexican restaurants. So one day I […]

Squash Blossom Soup

Mary Mata August 28, 2011

By Melissa Pitts I know, I know- soup in August? While I completely understand the knee-jerk reaction to stay far away from a steamy cup of soup during summer, I […]

Pineapple Agua Fresca

Mary Mata August 22, 2011

By Melissa Pitts A classic essential for summer! This is an easy and refreshing drink made with just pineapple, water and sugar. There are infinite possibilities for aguas frescas such […]

Mamey Gelatin

Mary Mata August 19, 2011

By Abigail Garcia Mamey is originally a Mexican fruit, rare to find anywhere in New York City–if you ever find it. Look for the mameys that have a firm skin […]

Glorias, Or, Caramel Pecan Candies

Mary Mata August 17, 2011

By Melissa Pitts Who can resist these classic dulces tipicos? I never had Glorias until I visited Monterrey, Mexico but fell in love with them immediately. Sweetened condensed milk plus […]