Mexican side dishes recipes

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans

"Refried" beans in Mexico means well cooked, not cooked again. Frijoles refritos are served on the side for…

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese.…

Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple regulates the gland and found to be helpful in cases of goiter(enlargement of the thyroid gland). Dyspepsia (chronic digestive…

Arroz A La Mexicana

Instant Tomato Salsa

Know What U Eat: Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health…

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

Mexican Style Green Sweet Peas

This is a delicious way of cooking fresh peas, and makes an excellent accompaniment to any meal. The flavor comes from the vegetables themselves,…

Mexican rice

Found this recipe on 'Cooking Classy' I tweaked it a tiny bit and it is amazingly close to the rice I love at mexican restaurants. I was actually…

Healthy Peppers and Rice

Healthy Peppers and Rice is an easy, delicious and spicy Mexican-Style oven recipe for a great side dish option. Pair it with your favorite Mexican…

Elote (Corn on the cob)

Elote ain’t your average corn on the cob. They write songs and poems about dishes like this.

Taco Sauce #2

This is inexpensive to make, stays in the fridge for weeks, and is a nice, basic sauce to drizzle on tacos or over tortilla dishes for decoration,…

mixsecan sauce

mixsecan sauce

4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice - Mexican

Know What You Eat:The combination of whole-grain brown rice and fiber-rich beans makes this a nutritionally…