Mexican Coffee, Or Café de Olla
Mexican Coffee, Or Café de Olla
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]