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Fideo is one of the most beloved comfort foods in Mexican and Mexican-American homes. Known as sopa de fideo, it’s traditionally made by toasting thin, short noodles in oil until golden, then simmering them in a tomato-based broth. For generations, it has been the go-to dish grandmothers make on chilly days, sick days, or any […]
Creamy Avocado Jalapeño Veggie Spread is a fresh, vibrant blend of two beloved traditions: the creamy, avocado-rich dips of Mexican cuisine and the crunchy, herb-packed vegetable spreads popular at American brunches, picnics, and parties. Avocados have been cherished in Mexico for thousands of years, dating back to the Aztecs, who mashed them into ahuacamolli, the […]
In many New Mexican families, posole is more than a dish; it’s a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. Rooted in ancient Mesoamerican cooking, where nixtamalized corn was considered sacred, posole traveled north and became a beloved part of New Mexico’s culture. Here, it’s especially tied to the holiday season. Pots of […]
Beans with Green Chile is a true taste of everyday New Mexican home cooking, where two of the region’s most cherished staples come together in one hearty pot. Pinto beans have nourished families across the Southwest for centuries, simmering slowly on stovetops as a daily comfort food, while roasted green chile has become New Mexico’s […]
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups are inspired by esquites, one of Mexico’s most beloved street foods. While elote is grilled corn on the cob slathered with toppings, esquites is its off-the-cob cousin, served warm in cups and eaten with a spoon. You’ll find esquites vendors on street corners, in plazas, and outside markets throughout Mexico, […]
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip takes everything people love about jalapeño poppers and turns it into a warm, scoopable, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Jalapeño poppers, fresh jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, often wrapped in bacon or breaded and fried, became an iconic American bar snack in the 1980s and 1990s, beloved for their irresistible combination of creamy, […]
New Mexico Green Chile Bisquick Quiche is a delicious blend of classic American convenience cooking and New Mexico’s beloved green chile tradition. Bisquick “impossible pies” became a kitchen sensation in the 1970s and 1980s, when home cooks discovered that a simple batter of baking mix, eggs, and milk could magically form its own tender crust […]
Smoked Mexican-Style Brisket is where two great Texas traditions meet: Central Texas barbecue and the bold, vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex. Brisket became the crown jewel of Texas barbecue thanks to German and Czech immigrants who opened meat markets in the 1800s, smoking tough cuts low and slow until they turned meltingly tender. Meanwhile, along the […]
Mexican Green Chile Gravy is a delicious marriage of two comfort-food traditions: the creamy, milk-based country gravies of the American South and the beloved roasted green chiles of New Mexico and the Southwest. In New Mexico, green chile finds its way into nearly everything, from stews and enchiladas to burgers and breakfast, so it was […]
Texas Christmas Dip is a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that has become a holiday tradition in many Texas homes. It gets its cheerful name from its colors: flecks of green jalapeño and red roasted pepper scattered through a creamy white base, perfectly matching the red, green, and white of the Christmas season. Rooted in the Southern […]