If you’re a chocolate lover like me, it’s a struggle saying “no” to a brownie, particularly if it’s fudgy. These Mexican chili pepper black bean fudgy brownies are undoubtedly chocolatey and sweet but also gluten free and can be vegan. I’ve been told by non-gluten eaters they are surprisingly good even with the chili pepperContinue reading “Mexican Chili Pepper Black Bean Fudgy Brownies (Gluten Free!)”
Category Archives: Mexico
Holiday Vegetarian Tamales: Gluten-Free, Vegan & Meat Friendly
Tamales are like the perfect Christmas dish. They can be wrapped like a present and tied off with corn husks like a bow. You can fill masa dough with red and green ingredients like tomatoes, scallions, zucchini, and cilantro (or parsley). Serve them with red or green tomato or tomatillo salsa and green guacamole withContinue reading “Holiday Vegetarian Tamales: Gluten-Free, Vegan & Meat Friendly”
Silky Smooth Coconut Flan: Gluten & Dairy Free- Light & Sweet
A silky smooth, creamy egg custard coconut flan covered in a rich, sweet caramel sauce creates the perfect ending to any meal. This truly is an aesthetically gorgeous dessert. While seemingly complicated, a flan is anything but. The ingredients are few and the preparation and bake are quite simple. It’s gluten and dairy free withContinue reading “Silky Smooth Coconut Flan: Gluten & Dairy Free- Light & Sweet”
Black Bean Hummus: Fantastic Blend of Indian and Mexican Cuisines
This Mexican Black Bean Hummus recipe is a great marriage of my favorite foods… Indian and Mexican. Since we eat traditional hummus almost daily, I thought, “why not mix my favorite food cultures together with one of our favorite foods?” Thus, my Mexican Black Bean Hummus was born. Mexican Black Bean Hummus Breakdown This MexicanContinue reading “Black Bean Hummus: Fantastic Blend of Indian and Mexican Cuisines”
Spinach Tortillas: Great for Mexican Dishes, Sandwiches, and Dips
While simple flour tortillas are a great go-to for traditional Mexican dishes, wraps, and pinwheels, spinach tortillas take the color and flavor to a whole new level. My beautiful, dark green-laced spinach tortillas elevate the flavor of any flour tortilla-based dish. Can you imagine these pretty green tortillas in pinwheels as an appetizer for theContinue reading “Spinach Tortillas: Great for Mexican Dishes, Sandwiches, and Dips”
Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Tortillas: Fantastic Take on the Ordinary
Why not give those good ol’ enchiladas, soft tacos, burritos, and workday sandwich wraps an easy makeover with total flare? My fun-colored and incredibly tasty Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Flour Tortillas are visually appealing and hit a few of those extra spots on the taste buds. In fact, they are so flavorful, you don’tContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Tortillas: Fantastic Take on the Ordinary”
Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro
Who doesn’t love chips? Why not make your own adding your favorite seasonings like Ranch, Taco, powdered cheese, etc.? Use homemade or store-bought flour tortillas, bake them plain, or add savory or sweet seasonings and enjoy! Making homemade tortilla chips is easy to do and a great way to use up some of those spicesContinue reading “Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro”
Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press
Mexican corn tortillas contain the simplest and fewest ingredients. You only need masa harina (corn flour) and water… great for gluten-free eaters! That’s what I call easy yumminess! Use them to make tacos, chips, quesadillas, tostadas, enchiladas, fajitas, you name it! Homemade corn tortillas can be made fresh from scratch and eaten hot all duringContinue reading “Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press”
Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs
Mexican flour tortillas are about the easiest and simplest thin flatbreads you can make. All you need are a few ingredients, a rolling pin (or something like it), and a heat source to create this simple, homemade fresh bread. With food prices increasing, why not save a little and make them yourself? Tortilla Origins CornContinue reading “Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs”
Delectable Tres Leches Cake: Luxurious Milk Soaked Vanilla Sponge
Regardless of the season, there’s always a good time for a light and sweet, vanilla sponge cake soaked in three different milks, covered in a cloud of sweetened whipped cream and topped with the season’s spices or fruit. I’m talking about the traditional Latin American Tres Leches Cake. This moist, luxurious, and dreamy tasting cakeContinue reading “Delectable Tres Leches Cake: Luxurious Milk Soaked Vanilla Sponge”