Quick and easy Mexican appetizers & snacks recipes

Summer Salsa with Tortilla Chips

The cool, clean flavors of our Summer Salsa with Tortilla Chips make these the perfect snack on a hot day.

Ninfa's Green Sauce

The late proprietor of the Houston chain Ninfa’s is credited with inventing this green sauce that is a very popular staple of Tex-Mex cuisine,…

4 Cheese Mexican Tortilla Appetizers

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…

Guacamole

I spend a lot of time on my blog in wistful remembrances of the delicious fruits and vegetables that I used to enjoy in Italy and, conversely,…

Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail

A refreshing Baja style Shrimp Cocktail serve in a glass with cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado in a mixture of cocktail…

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas with Black Bean Salsa

This recipe is a gluten-free recipe that I created today. I'm sure there are others out there like it but it's…

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…

Veg. Mexican Taco Salad

Know What U Eat: A quick and healthy, after school veg. Mexican snack/lunch/or even a better dinner idea for warm weather now-a-days is famous in my…

Grilled Nacho Pizzas

Another recipe I just recently stumbled upon was for grilled nacho pizzas courtesy of Pillsbury. I modified to be vegetarian-friendly

Taco Dip

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…

Peanut Butter Banana Tortilla Snack

Peanut Butter Banana Tortilla Snack or roll-ups, wow that's a name. Well I don't actually know what to call…

Green salsa made with green banana peppers

Spicy green salsa made with green banana peppers. Green salsas or Salsa verde are made using Tomatillos ( a…

Mexican Beans

Frijoles,Beans are an essential part of Mexican food, I remember when I was growing up my Mom always had a pot on the stove or ready made in the…