Mexican, Side dishes Recetas

Mexican Rice

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…

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Pineapple Salsa

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

Tomatillo Avocado Sauce

This Mexican sauce is delicious!! It is great on baked or grilled fish or shrimp, in fish tacos or as a dipping sauce.

Cilantro Lime Rice

This is a really easy recipe and can be adjusted to your taste. I really didn't measure anything, just kept adding and tasting until it was to my…

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans

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

Chunky Guacamole

Want to reduce your cholesterol intake? 1. Try fresh avocado on sandwiches and toast or substitute as a spread in place of many other popular…

Super Simple Spanish Rice

I actually made my own Spanish rice from scratch once, and it didn't turn out half as good as this! If you love rice and salsa, put 'em together for…

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…

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

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

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,…

Mushrooms with Chipotle Chilies

Chipotle chilies are jalapeños that have been smoke-dried. Their smoky flavor is the perfect foil for the mushrooms in this simple side dish.