Kid friendly Mexican recipes

Breakfast Tacos (or Tostados)

Cinco de Mayo gives everyone an excuse to eat Mexican food for breakfast....or brunch....or dinner! A full recipe below makes 12 generous-size…

Salsa Chicken

A quick Mexican dish that can easily be made on any weeknight!

Basque Marmitako

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

Chicken Chili Quesadillas

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and not that I need an excuse to fix Mexican inspired food but this is perfect for a fiesta on Saturday or…

Turkey & Vegetable Quesadillas

A fast and yummy quesadilla filled with garden veggies which you can use as an appetizer, lunch or supper meal. With green salad and Spanish rice…

Shrimp Relleno

Shrimp (“camarones” in Spanish) are one of my favorite foods to cook. This easy to make Relleno Sauce complements the shrimp well and goes great…

Mexican Corn & Black Bean Cold Salad

Great for picnics, BBQ's or a side dish with Tacos

Easy Mango Tomato Pico de Gallo

Easy Mango Tomato Pico de Gallo is ready in just 10 minutes and a super simple, delicious appetizer! Serve with fish tacos, beef or chicken…

Cauliflower, Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Crema

Cauliflower, Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Crema is good clean eating. Make them vegetarian or vegan. These tacos…

Pineapple Tex-Mex Chicken

Dump the ingredients, turn on the slow cooker. You're welcome.

Mexican Black Bean Salad

A colorful, healthy salad that can be put together in a matter of minutes. Perfect for a side dish or as a taco filling.

Turkey meatballs in tortilla wrap

Healthy version of the delicious classic.

Mexican Vegetable Medley

Two of the vegetables that were new to me when I visited the Mexican produce vendors at the flea market last month were the chayote squash and the…

Huevos Rancheros

Any excuse to eat Mexican for breakfast works for me, and this version of Huevos Rancheros is as crunchy and delicious as it is colorful. Tortilla…