Avocado salsa

Avocado Salsa

This post contains affiliate links. Avocado salsa is more than just a delicious sauce; it’s a celebration of Mexico’s vibrant local produce. As the world’s top producer of avocados, Mexico continues to showcase this creamy fruit in traditional recipes that have been passed down for…

Tacos de alambre - Villa Cocina

Tacos de Alambre

Tacos de alambre feature a savory blend of seasoned meat and sautéed vegetables, all topped with melted cheese and wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. Each bite is elevated with the addition of fresh salsa. This post contains affiliate links. As the ingredients cook together,…

Mexican Crema

Crema Mexicana

This post contains affiliate links. What is Crema Mexicana? Mexican crema, also known as crema de rancho (Ranch Style), is a rich, sophisticated cream with a velvety texture and substantial body. It flows beautifully over a variety of dishes, adding a luscious, slightly tangy finish…

Chicken in salsa verde

Chicken in Salsa Verde

Chicken in Salsa Verde delivers the vibrant and iconic flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a zesty poblano and tomatillo salsa. Enhanced with a blend of spices and fresh cilantro.

Red onions pickled in Salsa Macha

Salsa Macha Onions

Salsa Macha Onions combines two Mexican classics: pickled onions and Salsa Macha. Thinly sliced red onions are infused with the bold, roasted flavor of Salsa Macha, then finished with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of oregano, creating a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet.

Traditional Carnitas
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Traditional Carnitas

Carnitas, which translates to “little meats” in Spanish, is a beloved Mexican dish that’s both tender and full of flavor. This mouthwatering dish is crafted by slowly braising or simmering pork meat in lard, resulting in incredibly tender and juicy meat with a rich, brown color. 

Tacos al vapor

Tacos al vapor recipe

This tacos al vapor recipe transports me back to the always bustling streets of Mexico, where the savory aromas of cooked meat, sizzling tortillas, and the constant presence of taco carts create the perfect dinner time symphony. 

Chicken stock

Chicken stock recipe

Chicken stock is such an easy way of enhancing the overall flavor of a dish.This recipe will come together in an instant pot, but do not worry, you can also do it on a normal pot if it’s what you’ve got on hand; it will just take longer, but it’s totally doable. The combination of chicken bones with aromatics creates such a beautiful golden broth, full of flavor, and undeniable quality. You can easily make this at home and save some money opposed to buying the more expensive brands. This is the recipe you need when you run out of chicken stock!