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Recipes
- Weeknight Dinners
- Sweets
- Breakfast
- Salads
- Dips
- Soups
- Veggies
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Breakfast
Soups
Veggies
Sweets
Mexican
Mains
Salads
Beverages
Dips
Drinks

Real food. Big flavor. Inspired by culture. Made for everyday life.

A plate of molletes features a crispy tortilla topped with refried beans, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped herbs. A small bowl of salsa sits on the blue table beside it, with a fork and knife nearby. Two ceramic mugs and another plate of similar delights blur in the background.

Molletes, classic mexican breakfast

Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti)

Receta de ensalada vegana, ensalada mediterranea, ensalada de garbanzo y frijol negro.

Mediterranean Chickpea and Bean Salad

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A blue bowl filled with Mexican Cabbage Soup (Caldo de Repollo), topped with a cilantro leaf, sits on a white surface. To the side are a plate of fresh cilantro, lime wedges in a small bowl, and a white and green striped cloth napkin.

Mexican Cabbage Soup (Caldo de Repollo)

A bowl of creamy zucchini soup topped with cucumber slices and red pepper flakes sits on a white surface beside a bowl of sliced cucumbers and crumbled cheese, with a brown napkin and spoon nearby, all lit by natural sunlight.

Zucchini Leek Soup (Simple & Creamy)

Tres pequeños cuencos con asas azules de sopa de cebolla vegana, cubiertos de queso fundido y pan, reposan sobre una servilleta blanca con dos cucharas de plata a su lado sobre una superficie de mármol claro. Una ramita de tomillo adorna los cuencos.

French Onion Soup (Easy, Delicious with a vegan option)

A white bowl filled with vibrant Moroccan Lentil Soup, topped with fresh kale, lentils, and dried cranberries sits on a dark surface. A patterned napkin and gold spoon complete the inviting vegan presentation.

Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe (Easy, Hearty & Vegan)

A baking sheet holds seven whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes of varying sizes and shapes, perfect for baked sweet potatoes or trying new sweet potato recipes. The metallic, ridged sheet sits on a light-colored background.

All about Baked Sweet Potatoes

Three bowls of colorful quinoa salad, featuring chopped veggies like red bell pepper and green herbs, are arranged on a white surface. Reminiscent of Cauliflower Fried Rice, the salad is garnished with cilantro, with wooden chopsticks beside one bowl.

Cauliflower Fried Rice (Easy + Healthy)

A rustic green bowl holds Spicy Mexican Potatoes—baby potatoes coated in a reddish seasoning. Next to the bowl on a pale surface are whole dried red chilies and scattered chili seeds, hinting at their fiery flavor.

Papas a la Diabla (Spicy Mexican Potatoes)

A blue bowl filled with roasted broccoli florets, chopped pistachios, and pieces of what appears to be caramelized onions or dried fruit makes this Charred Broccoli Salad shine. A small dish of more pistachios and a striped towel sit nearby on a white surface.

Charred Broccoli Salad (Roasted-Style) with Dates, Mint & Pistachios

A beige plate holds six neatly stacked Mini Apple Tarts made of glossy, caramelized apple slices, each garnished with a green herb sprig. The plate rests on a folded cloth, with a large spoon and stacked dishes in the background.

Mini Apple Tarts (Easy Muffin-Tin Recipe)

A glass pedestal dish holds a pile of crispy, golden-brown homemade apple fritters dusted with powdered sugar. Chunks of apple peek through the fritters. Nearby, stacked ceramic plates hold part of a fritter. The background is light and minimal.

Apple Fritters (Easy, Homemade & Perfectly Crispy)

A marble surface with chocolate almond biscotti stacked on a white rectangular plate, scattered nuts, two glasses of red wine, a spoon with cocoa powder, and a small bowl of chocolate chunks in the background. Crumbs and biscotti pieces are scattered around.

Healthy Chocolate Almond Biscotti (Vegan & Dairy-Free)

Slices of candied pumpkin, or Calabaza en Tacha, are arranged on an oval plate, with one piece on a round tan plate. A gold spoon rests nearby, while cinnamon sticks and star anise hint at the warm spices in this classic Mexican dessert.

Mexican Sweet Pumpkin Dessert, Calabaza en Tacha

Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti)

Two bowls of garlic mushroom pasta with sautéed vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs, sit on a light gray textured surface. Each bowl is accompanied by a fork and a napkin with red stripes. Two glasses of red wine are placed beside the bowls, adding to the elegant yet casual dining setup.

Garlic Mushroom Pasta with Chile Guajillo

A large orange bowl of delicious Japchae, featuring stir-fried Korean glass noodles intertwined with sliced carrots, vibrant bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and sesame seeds. The backdrop is a textured light stone surface with a small black dish of sesame seeds nearby.

Korean Glass Noodles Recipe (Japchae)

Three bowls of colorful quinoa salad, featuring chopped veggies like red bell pepper and green herbs, are arranged on a white surface. Reminiscent of Cauliflower Fried Rice, the salad is garnished with cilantro, with wooden chopsticks beside one bowl.

Cauliflower Fried Rice (Easy + Healthy)

Receta de ensalada vegana, ensalada mediterranea, ensalada de garbanzo y frijol negro.

Mediterranean Chickpea and Bean Salad

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Everyday Italian salad

A bowl of Emerald Kale Salad with shredded cabbage, chickpeas, and herbs sits on a marble surface. A block of Parmesan cheese on crumpled brown paper and black salad servers are nearby, creating a bright and fresh Hillstone-inspired scene.

My Version of Emerald Kale Salad (inspired by Hillstone)

A blue bowl filled with roasted broccoli florets, chopped pistachios, and pieces of what appears to be caramelized onions or dried fruit makes this Charred Broccoli Salad shine. A small dish of more pistachios and a striped towel sit nearby on a white surface.

Charred Broccoli Salad (Roasted-Style) with Dates, Mint & Pistachios

Two bowls of garlic mushroom pasta with sautéed vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs, sit on a light gray textured surface. Each bowl is accompanied by a fork and a napkin with red stripes. Two glasses of red wine are placed beside the bowls, adding to the elegant yet casual dining setup.

Garlic Mushroom Pasta with Chile Guajillo

Un frasco lleno de vibrantes cebollas rojas mexicanas encurtidas reposa sobre un paño doblado con tonos beige y melocotón, sobre una superficie de mármol claro. Una lima cortada por la mitad cerca agrega frescura a la composición. La vista superior resalta la textura y el color intenso de las cebollas.

Quick Mexican pickled onions

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca with Mint

Arroz Primavera (Mexican Rice with Vegetables)

A woman in a blue puff-sleeve shirt sits on a white kitchen counter. In front of her are a silver vase with white hydrangeas and a bowl of lemons, limes, and oranges. The bright, modern kitchen has a wooden cutting board and utensils in the background.

I’m Alejandra—a Mexican cook, mom, and flavor lover living in Houston.

I share real food with big flavor, inspired by my culture and everything I’ve picked up along the way. Most of what I cook is plant-forward, designed with flexitarian families in mind — always made for everyday life and meant to bring us together at the table.

Mexican Favorites

Ejotes con huevo (Mexican green beans and “EGG”)

A quartet of dark green poblano peppers rests on a round wooden cutting board with a handle, set upon a hexagonal white tile surface. To the left, a patterned cloth peeks into view. The scene is bathed in soft, natural lighting.

How to Freeze Poblano Peppers

A small blue-gray plate with a swirl of reddish-brown homemade spice blend sits on a white marble surface. Nearby, a gold measuring spoon filled with more of the seasoning and a glass jar, partially visible, complete the composition.

Homemade Tajín Seasoning (When you are out of Storebought)

Un cuenco de metal lleno de salsa roja descansa sobre una superficie de azulejos blancos. Cerca hay totopos, una cuchara de madera con salsa en un pequeño plato negro, una toalla blanca, tomates maduros en un cuenco, cuencos marrones apilados y una botella de cristal con corcho.

2 ingredient easy mexican salsa Roja recipe

BREAKFAST

Smoothie bowl tropical

Tropical smoothie bowl with superfoods

Pineapple, green leaves and banana smoothie. Pineapple smoothie.

Banana Pineapple smoothie

Two glass bottles filled with a vibrant pink beet smoothie are topped with matching cork lids (one removed) and two chevron-patterned blue straws. The bottles sit on a light surface, emphasizing the rich, creamy texture and inviting color of the smoothie.

Pink beet Smoothie

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strawberry smoothie with cauliflower

SoUPS

Vegan cream of mushroom soup

Croutons in a bowl with a person holding a spoon for Portuguese Soup.

Portuguese Garlic and Bread Soup with cilantro

A black bowl cradles a vibrant red-orange Mexican Potato Soup dotted with cubes of potato and garnished with cilantro. Next to it, a small black dish holds coriander seeds and a cilantro sprig. Nearby, on the white marble surface, rest a gray napkin and a black spoon.

Sopa de Papa: Traditional Mexican Potato Soup

A textured white bowl filled with creamy roasted butternut squash soup (vegan), garnished with a sprig of sage and sprinkled with black pepper. The bowl rests on a soft pink cloth alongside a shiny gold spoon, all set against a bright, minimalist background.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (vegan)

VeGGIES

Tomates rostizados prar todo, simplemente deliciosos. Roasted cherry tomatoes

How to make Oven Roasted cherry tomatoes

A person wearing a blue shirt holds a patterned bowl filled with thin, crispy, healthy sweet potato chips. The left hand supports the bowl as the right hand picks up a chip. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on the snack.

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Chips (Easy & Crispy!)

A plate of spicy roasted multicolored carrots garnished with crumbled cheese and fresh herbs. Accompanied by a small dish of creamy orange dipping sauce and a wooden spoon. The background is a textured, light-colored surface, with a white spatula partially visible in the upper left corner.

Spicy Roasted Carrots with Salsa Macha

A bunch of fresh celery with leafy tops rests on a dark green cutting board, shown from above. Known for its health benefits, these light green stalks are uncut with the root end still attached. The board sits on a light countertop.

All ABout Celery

SWEETS

Gluten-free banana bread

A luscious chocolate Bundt cake sits on a round, beige plate, dripping with glossy glaze that cascades down its sides. The subtle white and gray hexagonal pattern in the background accentuates the rich, dark chocolate hue of this decadent dessert.

Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake (Rich, Moist & Easy Recipe!)

A glass jar filled with round, golden-brown coconut energy balls sits on a white surface. Three similar energy balls are outside the jar, some rolled in shredded coconut—perfect alongside overnight oats with chia for a wholesome snack.

Cashew Lemon Energy Balls (Vegan & No-Bake)

A spoon lifts a dollop of gooey, dark chocolate peanut butter from a full mason jar set on a small cream-colored plate. Peanut pieces are scattered on the gray countertop. The background features a white hexagonal tile pattern.

3 Ingredient homemade chocolate peanut butter

DINNER

A vibrant rice bowl featuring fresh, colorful diced vegetables like edamame and bell peppers. Cubes of Mexican-spiced tofu are scattered on top, and the dish is garnished with chopped herbs. Finely mixed ingredients create an appetizing meal bursting with flavor.

Rice Bowl with Mexican-Spiced Tofu & Peach salsa

Two hands hold a vibrant collard greens burrito cut in half, revealing layers of purple cabbage, orange bell pepper, and other fresh vegetables wrapped in white paper with a red string, set against a bright, softly-lit background.

Collard Greens Wraps (Healthy, Vegan & Perfect for Leftovers!)

Mexican Quinoa Salad (Healthy + Easy)

Vegetable Ragu, An Easy And Delicious Recipe

salads

Strawberry spinach salad with a chipotle-lime dressing

Receta de ensalada arcoiris super detox, fácil de hacer, super nutritiva y bien rica.

Detox Salad (Nourishing, Fresh & Easy)

Receta de ensalada de noodles de calabaza con aderezo cremoso de albahaca.

zucchini noodles with basil dressing

A fresh Fattoush salad on a rectangular tray boasts mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, crispy pita pieces, herbs, and crumbled feta cheese drizzled with tangy dressing. Tongs are placed nearby. The vibrant mix of colors and textures pops against the tiled background.

Fattoush Salad (Crispy Pita + Tangy Dressing!)

DRINKS

A mason jar filled with iced Matcha Latte and two patterned straws sits on a white surface. Nearby are a gray polka dot bowl with ice, a wooden spoon, and a small bowl containing green matcha powder—an easy recipe to try at home.

Matcha Latte (Easy Vegan Recipe)

A person pours orange-colored agua de melon from a glass pitcher into a short glass filled with ice. Another filled glass sits beside it on a white tray with a blue pattern, garnished with fresh mint leaves. The background is softly blurred.

Melon Agua Fresca (Agua de Melón)

Hazelnut Chocolate Milk (Vegan & Creamy)

strawberry smoothie 3

strawberry smoothie with cauliflower

appetizers

nachos con queso vegano y chiles jalapeños

vegan queso Recipe

A plate of ceviche with hearts of palm on a table.

Vegan Ceviche verde tostadas (palm hearts)

A person wearing a blue shirt holds a patterned bowl filled with thin, crispy, healthy sweet potato chips. The left hand supports the bowl as the right hand picks up a chip. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on the snack.

Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Chips (Easy & Crispy!)

mango ceviche

mango Ceviche, delicious and vegan

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