Side dishes, Mexican 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,…

Mango Chipotle Sauce/Glaze

This is a good sauce/glaze for almost anything. It is easy to make and stores refrigerated well for several days or if air tight much longer. I…

Mexican Charra Beans

Very flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border.

Arroz a la Mexicana - Mexican Rice

This is the real deal...not the sorry excuse for Mexican rice you often get on a combo plate these days. The…

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.

Esquites

A traditional Mexican corn dish; great with tacos!

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…

Southwest Black Bean Casserole

Vegetarians rejoice! This Tex-Mex favorite can be used as a side dish for 12, or as a main dish for 8. The toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, olives,…

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…

Black Beans with Lime

Great as a side dish or an accompaniment to pork pulled tacos.

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans

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