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Espagueti verde (Mexican green spaghetti)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Espagueti verde is a Mexican green pasta dish that combines roasted poblano peppers, Mexican crema and a handful of additions into a bright, creamy sauce, It's easy to make and perfect as a side to many mains or make it a meatless meal in itself. Pasta is one of our go-tos for a quick and...

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Paletas de fresa con crema - Mexican strawberry popsicles

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:39:11 +0000

Paletas de fresa con crema are Mexican strawberry popsicles that have a wonderful balance of creaminess, bright fruitiness and cool refreshment. They're really easy to make with only three ingredients, and perfect for a warm day. Mexico is one of those places where you can have many wonderful food experiences, and for me, one that...

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Chilaquiles verdes

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:08:24 +0000

Chilaquiles verdes is a delicious combination of crisp tortilla chips coated in salsa verde, making a quick, comforting dish that's traditionally breakfast, but great any time. Keep it simple or dress it up with lots of toppings - easy and tasty either way. For much of my childhood and early adulthood, I wasn't much of...

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Paloma cocktail

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Paloma cocktail is a wonderfully easy classic cocktail. While traditionally made with grapefruit soda, an alternative and increasingly popular way is with fresh grapefruit juice which gives it a bright, fresh flavor profile. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, and wonderful to sip on. While many people think of margaritas when they think...

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Homemade refried black beans

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Homemade refried black beans are so much easier to make than you might think. You only need a handful of ingredients and a couple minutes for a tasty, versatile side that's perfect for Mexican sandwiches, breakfasts, tostadas and more. Like many people, I imagine, tacos feature in relatively regular rotation in our house in some...

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Tamarind margarita

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

This tamarind margarita gets an extra burst of sweet tart flavor from citrus-like tamarind, that also adds depth to the drink. It's no wonder this is a favorite variation on the classic cocktail. Perfect icy-cold on a warm day. Margarita cocktails these days are a drink that I think you need to be a little...

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Chicken flautas

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:01:00 +0000

Chicken flautas are a simple combination of tortillas filled with chicken, then fried to crisp deliciousness. Top them with your favorite additions for a great appetizer, snack or combine with other dishes to make a meal. When I first went to Mexico many years ago, I was there as a volunteer in a center that hosted...

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Pumpkin empanadas

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

These pumpkin empanadas are delicious pastry pockets with a smooth, soft and gently spiced filling. Think of them like a pumpkin hand pie or almost a mini pumpkin pie - either way, they are easy to make and delicious! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in...

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Mexican chorizo torta

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Mexico is well known for it's street food, and sandwiches like this chorizo torta are one of the many delicious options you might find, and in this case also really easy to recreate at home. It has lots of flavor, is hearty enough to fill you up and easy to add your own tweaks, too....

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Strawberry agua fresca

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Strawberry agua fresca is a wonderfully bright, light and refreshing drink. It's a delicious Mexican way to beat the heat, and you'll soon see why it's such a favorite. Plus, it's so easy to make. On my various visits to Mexico, I was always a big fan of some of the drinks and treats designed...

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Mexican carajillo (coffee cocktail)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This Mexican carajillo is a super simple, yet complex-tasting coffee cocktail, using the liqueur Licor 43. You enjoy it chilled, over ice, typically as an after dinner drink though it would be great alongside brunch, too. Delicious any time. I have been a coffee drinker since before I can remember, but I tend to be...

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Mexican molletes

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Breakfast (or any meal, to be honest) can hardly get more comforting than this easy and delicious Mexican creation. Molletes loads cheese, beans and salsa fresca (pico de gallo) on bread and is as tasty as it sounds. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the...

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Sopa de lima (Mexican lime soup)

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Sopa de lima is a wonderfully easy, flavorful traditional Mexican lime soup from the Yucatán region. It's in some ways a kind of chicken soup, but with quite a different flavor profile - it's fresh with subtle depth, not to mention a yummy crunchy tortilla topping. So good. When many people think of Mexico's Yucatán,...

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Cucumber agua fresca (agua de pepino)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This cucumber agua fresca is bright, light and refreshing. It comes together easily with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect to cool you down on a warm day. One of the things I loved about my various visits to Mexico is all the wonderful tropical fruit. I remember one place I stayed in...

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Carne asada (Mexican marinated beef)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:52 +0000

I’m This traditional Mexican carne asada is a delicious and easy marinated, grilled beef dish that makes tacos perfect for summer. With minimal ingredients and effort, it's a meal you'll have on repeat. My first visit to Mexico many years ago now was a real feast for the senses. While I was mainly there to...

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Mango paletas (ice pops)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:30:26 +0000

If you're looking for an easy and relatively healthy way to cool down, these mango paletas are perfect. They have only 3 ingredients and not a lot of sugar for ice cold, fruity deliciousness that's a true taste of summer! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details...

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Tacos al pastor (grilled)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:30:50 +0000

Tacos al pastor are traditionally cooked on a spit, but you can cheat a little and get all the same delicious flavor on your grill. Then wrap all the sweet-spiced pork and pineapple in a tortilla and enjoy! In recent years, it feels like there are more and more fusion tacos around. Whether with Korean-style...

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Mango margarita

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:34 +0000

It's that time of year: when so many people make an excuse to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas. But really, you'll want any excuse to enjoy this bright take on the classic - this mango margarita is easy, fruity and so good! I'm not sure why, but it has been a long while since...

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Agua de jamaica - hibiscus tea

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:00:22 +0000

Agua de jamaica, hibiscus tea, is a wonderfully refreshing drink that's so easy to make. Slightly floral, with hints of pomegranate and cranberry, it's as delicious as it is beautiful. Hibiscus tea is made in a few cultures, but particularly as iced hibiscus tea, it's firmly associated with Mexico. Agua de jamaica is one of...

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Mushroom quesadillas

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:11:52 +0000

There's more than just mushrooms in these mushroom quesadillas but they're still so easy to make and packed with flavor. A delicious snack or light lunch. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Many years ago now, I went to Mexico as a...

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Cantaloupe agua fresca

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:00:01 +0000

Cantaloupe agua fresca is easy to make and incredibly refreshing. Light and gently fruity, it's a family-friendly drink perfect for a warm day. When my older son was young, as I imagine many parents did with their first born, I had certain expectations on how things would go with food. I had hoped to introduce...

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Shrimp ceviche tostadas

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:00:08 +0000

Shrimp ceviche tostadas may be a little messy to eat, but it's definitely worth it. Fresh, citrusy shrimp and salad vegetables over crunchy corn tortillas is a delicious, and easy, combination. If you're a regular here, you might know I have a bit of a soft spot for ceviche. I've already shared a fish ceviche...

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Mexican street corn salad

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 03 May 2017 11:00:53 +0000

This Mexican street corn salad is easy to prepare and packed with delicious fresh flavors. With a healthier dressing that's still full of all the flavors you'd expect, it makes a great side or potluck salad. As I mentioned when I shared my mango habanero sauce, the taco place near us has reminded me or...

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Avocado paletas (Mexican avocado ice pops)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 01 May 2017 11:00:17 +0000

Avocado paletas (ice pops) are easy to make, healthy & so creamy and tasty. Dairy free & refined sugar free, they're a frozen treat to enjoy guilt-free! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. One of the things I love about visiting different...

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Slow cooker chicken mole

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:00:05 +0000

This slow cooker chicken mole is a delicious way to get all the great flavor of the traditional Mexican favorite without the effort. Great with rice or tortillas. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I mentioned recently when I shared my carnitas with...

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Pork carnitas tacos with tomatillo salsa verde

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:30:23 +0000

Delicious slow cooker pork, a quick & easy tomatillo salsa verde - these pork carnitas tacos are a truly delicious combination that you'll be back for again and again. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Many years ago now, I volunteered for...

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Ceviche with potato and pea shoot salad

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:30:33 +0000

This ceviche with potato and pea shoot salad is fresh, healthy and delicious. It's easy to make and makes a great appetizer or lunch. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Whenever I have ceviche, it still takes me back to sitting in...

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Huevos rancheros

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:30:43 +0000

Huevos rancheros is such a classic Mexican breakfast, that's easy to make at home and enjoy any meal you like! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy...

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Watermelon sorbet

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:06:55 +0000

This watermelon sorbet is refreshing and delicious. Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or any excuse to enjoy. As a bonus, it's really easy to make! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. As I was thinking about foods for Cinco de...

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