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  • How to make Atole at home! This warm Mexican drink combines cinnamon, piloncillo, and masa harina for a creamy warming cup of comfort. Use plant-based milk for a vegan alternative. Great for breakfast, a snack, or lovely way to wind down at the end of the day. #atole #veganrecipe #Mexicanatole #glutenfreerecipe
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    Vegan Atole {Warm Cinnamon and Corn Drink}

    How to make Atole at home! This warm Mexican drink combines cinnamon, piloncillo, and masa harina for a creamy warming cup of comfort. Use plant-based milk for a vegan alternative. Great for breakfast, a snack, or lovely way to wind down at the end of the day.

    March 3, 2021
  • Zucchini is anything but boring when when given the Mexican treatment of a quick sauté then a showering of melty cheese like this classic Calabacitas recipe. #calabacitas #zucchinirecipe #vegetarianmexican #mexicanfood #holajalapeno
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    Calabacitas Recipe {Cheesy Mexican Zucchini}

    Zucchini isn’t boring when when given the Mexican treatment of a quick sauté then a showering of melty cheese like this Calabacitas recipe.

    February 19, 2021
  • All you need is a few simple ingredients and time for the beans to get tender for restaurant-style refried beans cooked right on the stovetop. A healthy, vegan refried bean recipe! #refriedbeans #veganrefriedbeans #beanrecipe #mexicanrecipe
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    Vegan Refried Beans Recipe (So Easy!)

    All you need is a few simple ingredients and time for the beans to get tender for restaurant-style refried beans cooked right on the stovetop. A healthy, vegan refried bean recipe!

    February 18, 2021
  • Reposado tequila gets a sweet boost from plump prunes and enlivened with tart flor de jamaica or dried hibiscus flowers with this easy to make homemade cordial. Mix together and let the tequila soak up the fruit and floral flavors then enjoy as an after dinner drink or cocktail with a splash of ginger beer. #cordial #prunes #ad #prunerecipe #flordejamaica #cocktail
    Drinks, Recipes

    Prune Jamaica Cordial Recipe

    Reposado tequila gets a sweet boost from plump prunes and enlivened with tart flor de jamaica or dried hibiscus flowers with this easy to make homemade cordial. Mix together and let the tequila soak up the fruit and floral flavors then enjoy as an after dinner drink or cocktail with a splash of ginger beer.

    February 12, 2021
  • These Cheese Enchiladas {Enchiladas de Queso} are filled with a mixture of silky queso fresco and chili spiced golden raisins, coated in a robust homemade enchilada sauce, and topped with more bubbly cheese. Vegetarian Mexican food at its tastiest! #cheeseenchiladas #ad #mexicanfood #vegetarianmexican #enchiladas
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    Cheese Enchiladas w/ Sun-Maid Chili Spiced Golden Raisins

    These Cheese Enchiladas are filled with a mixture of silky queso fresco and chili spiced golden raisins, coated in a robust homemade enchilada sauce, and topped with more bubbly cheese. Vegetarian Mexican food at its tastiest!

    February 11, 2021
  • Mexican Molletes are an open faced sandwich layered with refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. This no-fuss, vegetarian meal is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is extra good with a dollop of roasted garlic-tomato crema on top! #molletes #Mexicanmolletes #vegetarianMexican #molletesrecipe
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    How To Make Mexican Molletes

    Mexican Molletes are an open faced sandwich layered with refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. This no-fuss, vegetarian meal is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is extra good with a dollop of roasted garlic-tomato crema on top!

    February 4, 2021
  • How to make homemade Chile de Arbol Salsa using dried chile de árbol peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. This spicy Mexican salsa is simple and easy and makes a fiery dip or a topping for everything from tacos to eggs. #chiledearbol #arbolchiles #mexicansalsa #spicysalsa
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    Spicy Chile de Arbol Salsa Recipe

    How to make homemade Chile de Arbol Salsa using dried chile de árbol peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. This spicy Mexican salsa is simple and easy and makes a fiery dip or a topping for everything from tacos to eggs.

    January 25, 2021
  • How to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with homemade grenadine using a simple combination of pomegranate juice, sugar, and orange peel. This simple cocktail makes a great brunch drink or easy-going sipper with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. #tequilasunrise #tequila #tequilacocktail #cagrown #ad
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    Tequila Sunrise with Homemade Grenadine

    How to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with homemade grenadine using a simple combination of pomegranate juice, sugar, and orange peel. This simple cocktail makes a great brunch drink or easy-going sipper with tequila, orange juice and grenadine.

    January 12, 2021
  • The BEST Turkey Burger recipe! This one is anything but boring, seasoned with Tapatio hot sauce, a simple spice blend, and Worcestershire with a little spicy mayo on top to boot. Serve the turkey burger with sweet potato fries and a simple Cilantro-Lime Slaw for an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner. #turkeyburgerrecipe #turkeyburger #spicyturkeyburger #tapatio
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    Tapatio Turkey Burger Recipe with Spicy Mayo

    The BEST Turkey Burger recipe! This one is anything but boring, seasoned with Tapatio hot sauce, a simple spice blend and spicy mayo on top.

    December 18, 2020
  • A super easy holiday appetizer recipe made with briny olives warmed with fresh tangerine slices, arbol chiles, and black pepper and shaped into a wreath with fresh rosemary. Very impressive indeed! #holidayappetizer #wreathappetizer #olivewreath #marinatedolives
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    The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer: A Marinated Olive Wreath

    A super easy holiday appetizer recipe made with briny olives warmed with fresh tangerine slices, arbol chiles, and shaped into a wreath.

    December 16, 2020
  • Making homemade Mexican Chorizo, is so much easier than you'd think—not to mention, incredibly delicious and healthier too. Made with simple ingredients like ground pork, chile peppers, vinegar, and spices, this fresh sausage is low-carb, keto, and gluten-free! #chorizo #mexicanchorizo #groundpork #ad
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    How To Make Mexican Chorizo From Scratch

    Making homemade Mexican Chorizo, is so much easier than you’d think—not to mention, incredibly delicious and healthier too! Keto & GF!

    December 7, 2020
  • This super yummy Rainbow Veggie Quesadilla filled with a boatload of colorful vegetables and lots of melted cheese. A quick and easy recipe that is a clear winner for the whole family. Keep these veggies in the fridge for a healthy meal any time hunger strikes! #quesadilla #quesadillarecipe #mexicanquesadillas #veggiequesadilla #ad
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    Rainbow Veggie Quesadilla Recipe

    This super yummy Rainbow Veggie Quesadilla recipe is filled with a boatload of colorful, vibrant vegetables and lots of melty cheese.

    December 3, 2020
  • The traditional Mexican candy, Mazapan gets a little makeover with pistachios instead of peanuts. This easy no bake sweet is perfect for homemade holiday gifts or to put on a Christmas cookie platter. Vegan and gluten-free! #mazapan #pistachios #mazapancandy #mexicancandy
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    Homemade Pistachio Mazapan

    The traditional Mexican candy, Mazapan gets a little makeover with pistachios instead of peanuts. Perfect for homemade holiday gifts!

    November 30, 2020
  • How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely homemade gift and can be used on everything from rimming a margarita glass to seasoning French fries. #flavoredsalt #ediblegift #homemadegift #christmas #tequila
    Comida Latina, Condiments and Salsas, Dairy Free, DIY, Recipes

    How To Make Tequila Flavored Salt

    How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely gift!

    November 30, 2020
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  • Pot Roast Chicken Mole is a Mexican-version of the classic British pot roast chicken: a rich mole sauce, sweetened with fruit juice, and accented with golden hunks of potato, carrots, and fennel wedges. The chicken and vegetables slowly cook in the fruity mole sauce and soak up all the flavors of warm spices, charred chiles, and fruit.
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