Mexican recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Arroz A La Mexicana

Mussels Vinaigrette

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people…

Salsa Verde

Salsa verde is our favorite salsa and one of our all time favorite snacks. It is made from tomatillos which look like small green tomatoes with a…

Mini Chilli Con Carne Pies

These can be a bit tricky to make as you need to time the baking of the tortilla wraps just right to get the mini pie effect - but they are worth…

Salsa

Salsa is easy to make fresh and tastes better than the jarred varieties. Saves a buck, too! I make mine in the Vita-mix, but most food processors…

Basic Salsa Recipe

Border Benedicts

This amazing breakfast offers a terrific balance of carbs, protein, and fat. We skipped the traditional hollindaise in favor of fresh avocado and…

Fabulous Pork Tacos

I made pork tacos for the Superbowl modeled after my favorite taqueria -- a hole in the wall in Playa Del Carmen called El Fogon. I may not have…

Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil (also puerco pibil) is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from Yucatán. Preparation of traditional cochinita or puerco…

Mexican stuffed jalapenos

I have made italion stuffed jalapenos so I decided to come up with the mexican stuffed jalapenos

Killer Guacamole

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ…

Almond

If you're very lucky, and focus really hard, and think of happy thoughts, it will taste sweet.

Cowboy Caviar

This is fresh, healthy and delicious. People love it, even kids. You can make it ahead, so it's great for a summer party. Serve it with…

Cowboy Caviar

When you are looking for a quick make appetizer that will be loved by all, this is the recipe for you!

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…