Quick and easy Mexican recipes with photo added by professional chefs

chicken nachos

Amazing fully loaded chicken nachos real authentic goodness great for parties. Who doesn't love real great nacho goodness ???…

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple…

Chipotle Salsa

This is a favorite of mine and many of my customers, who often order extra quantities with their catering order. You can make it with canned…

Homemade Flour Tortillas for Beginners

Make a recipe of these easy prep tortillas, and freeze what you don't need. They are one of the best bread…

Mexican Street Vendor Grilled Corn

This is sold as a snack in Mexico, but happens to make a great side dish, too.

Citrus Salsa

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No…

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans

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

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

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

Homemade Chorizo Sausage

Frankly, I have never been able to find good store-bought chorizo, so I made up a recipe, which I use for cheese dips, tortilla dishes, scrambled…

Arroz A La Mexicana

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Easy Chilaquiles

Pull this casserole together in minutes using store-bought rotisserie chicken and canned red or green enchilada sauce. This recipe bypasses frying…

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Skip the messy deep fryer and excess fat absorbed and bake chimichangas instead. Fast to fix and a great way to use up deli roast chicken.

Mexican Rice Pilaf

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

Salsa Verde con Tomatillos

This is an excellent green sauce for tortilla dishes. Also, serve it warm with tortilla chips.