Here is the BEST recipe for Shrimp Aguachile!! – so fresh & healthy. Learn to make this easy dish at home in less than 30 minutes! This is a staple dish I grew up eating and my family is crazy about. Specially my six brothers! Yep, I grew up with that many boys in one…
appetizers & snacks
Delicious and easy to make appetizer recipes that everyone will enjoy either at your next dinner party or just for you and your family.
Authentic Guacamole!
This is THE best Authentic Guacamole! Let me show you how to make it! I’ll tell you the must have ingredients and the ones that you add to fit your taste buds. I almost didn’t post about how I make guacamole but it’s one of those recipes that if you blog about Mexican food, it…
Shrimp Ceviche Sonora Style
Shrimp Ceviche, one of the ultimate healthy Mexican dishes! Fresh seafood, loaded with “good for you” veggies. Serve it as an appetizer or as a light meal accompanied with tostadas, saltines or tortilla chips. This recipe was originally published in Oct 2010. It was updated in June 2019 to revise the content and photographs. The…
Berry Yogurt Popsicles
These Berry Yogurt Popsicles are low in calorie and sugar, high in protein and so easy to make! At 40 calories per popsicle, they’re perfect as a snack, post-workout and even for breakfast! The beauty of these Berry Yogurt Popsicles is that you can use any kind of berry you have handy: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,…
Herbs & Olive Oil Bread Dip
A blend of fresh garlic & herbs create this flavorful & aromatic dipping oil! This Herbs & Olive Oil Bread Dip is perfect with warm French bread or to use as a marinade in meats & chicken. Truly delicious! Note: This recipe was originally published in Oct, 2nd 2012. It was updated in April 2019…
Mexican Fish & Mango Ceviche
This Mexican Fish & Mango Ceviche is one of the healthiest and freshest things you can eat! Loaded with protein and vitamins you won’t feel guilty about adding a little bit of beer for more flavor! “Cooking” with beer Do you guys ever cook with beer? I do! In Mexico, I grew up eating many…
Spicy & Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
These crispy & spicy chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are oven roasted with only 4 ingredients making for a very healthy snack! I have a confession to make: I love having snacks around home for when I get the munchies. You know what I mean? Sometimes you’re not truly hungry but you just want to eat something….
Sweet Corn Tamales
Sweet Corn Tamales are healthier than your typical tamal as it does not require Masa & lard. I went one step further and made them even better by using Truvia® sweetener instead of sugar. I wanted to share a Tamal recipe that is healthier and where the ingredients are accessible in any part of the…
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Homemade pretzels are one of the treats you can conveniently get at the store. Like ice cream, bread, tortillas, pastries, etc. So easy to buy and have it vs. taking the time to make it. It’s that instant gratification we too often desire in today’s world. This post has been sponsored by Ancestry. As always all…