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

A person in a blue apron holds a yellow tray with two glass jars of swirled overnight oats topped with crumbly bits. Each jar features a wooden spoon and blue-striped paper straw. The person’s fingernails are painted red.

Homemade Mangonada Recipe

A bowl of yellow split pea soup with herbs sits on stacked plates. Next to it are a glass of red wine on a coaster, a piece of bread, and a folded napkin with a spoon and fork, all arranged on a light-colored table.

One-Pot Split Pea Soup (No Soaking Required)

Easy Chilaquiles rojos Recipe

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A bowl of yellow split pea soup with herbs sits on stacked plates. Next to it are a glass of red wine on a coaster, a piece of bread, and a folded napkin with a spoon and fork, all arranged on a light-colored table.

One-Pot Split Pea Soup (No Soaking Required)

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 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 yellow bowl filled with romaine lettuce and crispy smashed potato salad, topped with creamy white ranch dressing, sits on a turquoise napkin. A gold fork rests inside the bowl, with extra dressing in a small dish on a white marble surface.

Smashed potato Salad (crispy, creamy, and perfect)

A person in a blue apron holds a yellow tray with two glass jars of swirled overnight oats topped with crumbly bits. Each jar features a wooden spoon and blue-striped paper straw. The person’s fingernails are painted red.

Homemade Mangonada Recipe

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)

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

Everyday Italian salad

A yellow bowl filled with romaine lettuce and crispy smashed potato salad, topped with creamy white ranch dressing, sits on a turquoise napkin. A gold fork rests inside the bowl, with extra dressing in a small dish on a white marble surface.

Smashed potato Salad (crispy, creamy, and perfect)

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 person in a blue apron holds a yellow tray with two glass jars of swirled overnight oats topped with crumbly bits. Each jar features a wooden spoon and blue-striped paper straw. The person’s fingernails are painted red.

Homemade Mangonada Recipe

Easy Chilaquiles rojos Recipe

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 white bowl filled with rice, black beans, and chile colorado stew topped with cilantro sits on a light surface. A person’s hands hold a fork and a piece of tortilla, about to scoop up food. A beige napkin with an orange edge is nearby.

Chile Colorado with Potatoes

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

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)

A bowl of Vegan soup with meatballs and vegetables.

Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe, Sopa de Albóndigas

Carrot tacos dorados

A green bowl filled with Mexican Pasta Salad—macaroni pasta, chickpeas, green peas, diced carrots, and sliced green chilies—tossed in a Creamy Jalapeño Dressing. The bowl rests on a white surface beside a napkin and yellow-tipped spoon.

Mexican Pasta Salad with Chickpeas and Creamy Jalapeño Dressing

BREAKFAST

Un tazón de esmalte blanco lleno de granola reposa sobre una superficie clara. Una cuchara gris reposa en el tazón, con una bola de granola con avena, pasas y coco rallado visibles. Algunos trozos de granola están dispersos junto al tazón.

Stovetop granola in Ten minutes

Burritos with vegetables, delicious, vegan and very easy to make.

Scrambled tofu and vegetable burritos

Papas con chorizo, vegan recipe

Recipe for vegan corn pancakes with spicy coconut "bacon"

Cornmeal pancakes with spicy coconut bacon

SoUPS

Overhead view of a bowl of Easy Italian Soup with kale, carrot, and beans, topped with torn bread on a blue plate. A striped napkin and spoon rest nearby. Part of another bowl and a glass of dark drink sit on the gray surface.

Easy Italian Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Pasta & Bean Soup)

gazpacho de sandía, watermelon gazpacho

red bell pepper Watermelon gazpacho

A bowl of creamy pozole verde with radishes and shredded lettuce on top. Nearby are small bowls filled with chopped onions, spices, and lime wedges. A woven basket is in the upper left corner, while one lime wedge and a corn chip are scattered on the white surface, adding a classic twist.

Creamy Pozole Verde Recipe, a twist on a classic

A bowl of vegan cauliflower soup garnished with croutons, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with herbs sits on a wooden board. A crusty baguette is on the side, along with a spoon resting on a folded napkin. The setting is on a light marble surface.

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

VeGGIES

A person in a striped shirt holds a bowl of corn and chopped green vegetables, crafting a Sinaloense colache with a wooden spoon. Two zucchinis rest on the wooden table nearby, alongside a small bowl containing two gray stones.

Colache Sinaloense (Calabacitas con elote)

A plate with two vibrant Vegan Tacos filled with colorful diced vegetables sits beside a small jar of salsa. A glass of yellow drink, a bowl of chopped herbs, and a wooden dish of salt rest nearby on the beige surface.

Easy Sweet Potato and Potato Tacos (15-Minute Vegan Tacos)

A white rectangular plate showcases roasted delicata squash with a savory pecan crumble, all highlighted by a maple chipotle glaze. The dish rests on a wooden and marble board. Beside it, a green cloth napkin and gold utensils with wooden handles sit elegantly on the white countertop.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Chipotle Glaze and Pecan Crumble

A roasted cauliflower sits on a rustic wooden plate, seasoned with spices and topped with green herbs, chopped nuts, and slices of green onions. A light-colored cloth is underneath the plate, with scattered herbs and nuts surrounding the roasted cauliflower on the white surface.

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipe with sweet and spicy sauce

SWEETS

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 rustic pear galette topped with chopped hazelnuts and a hint of blue cheese sits on a round wooden board. One slice is slightly pulled away. Beneath, a marble surface holds a glass of water and a white, textured plate with a grey napkin, fork, and knife resting on it.

Pear Galette with Hazelnuts and Blue Cheese

Receta de pan de limón y aceite de oliva 100% vegano (vegan) y delicioso. Lemon and olive oil bread.

Lemon and olive oil loaf

A hand wearing colorful bracelets holds a small, oval black plate with three almond butter stuffed dates topped with chocolate chips. In the background, there is a blurry gold bowl with a spoon on a white surface.

Almond butter stuffed dates

DINNER

A plate of Pad Thai featuring stir-fried noodles with egg, tofu, and seasonings is garnished with bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, two lime wedges, and a small dish of red chili flakes. The meal is presented on a gray plate on a light-colored surface.

Tofu Pad Thai Recipe

Marry me beans and spinach in a skillet.

Marry Me Beans (Creamy Vegan White Beans)

A large pan filled with stir-fried noodles, broccoli, carrots, and tofu. The noodles are mixed with sliced green onions and sauce. To the side, there's a small bowl of soy sauce, a dish of chili sauce with a spoon, and a stack of green napkins with wooden chopsticks on a marble surface.

Singapore Noodles (Easy, Flavorful & Plant-Based!)

white bean and kale vegan quesadilla

White bean and kale vegan quesadillas

salads

A vibrant kale salad with roasted chickpeas, crumbled cheese, and roasted sweet potatoes sits on a blue plate with a fork. Small bowls of pumpkin and sunflower seeds accompany it, all set atop a blue napkin. Try with Maple Dijon Dressing for extra flavor.

Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple Dijon Dressing

Receta de ensalada de colecitas de bruselas con aderezo de chipotle y maple.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Winter Salad with Smoky Maple Chipotle Dressing

Hearty vegan curry Chickpea salad with farro

celery salad with beans and fresh herbs

DRINKS

strawberry smoothie 3

strawberry smoothie with cauliflower

Two clear glasses filled with a pecan milk,

Pecan Milk (Quick, Creamy & Naturally Vegan)

A glass of Iced Horchata Latte with a clear straw sits on a light surface. The drink has a frothy top, swirled with cream, and a cinnamon-sugar rim decorates the glass. Two cinnamon sticks rest beside it, with a softly blurred background.

Iced Horchata Latte

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appetizers

Two glass jars filled with green salsa verde sit on a light-colored marble surface. One jar, showcasing raw tomatillo salsa verde, has a wooden spoon inside, while the other jar is taller and lidless. Nearby, a wooden spoon with salsa and a green chili pepper rest on a light gray cloth against the plain white background.

MEXICAN SALSA VERDE- 2 DIFFERENT WAYS: Fresh and Cooked

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

Vegan Ceviche verde tostadas (palm hearts)

edamames 2

Roasted edamame

Receta de guacamole con ajo y limón. Super rica y poderosa en nutrición. /Garlic and lime guacamole.

3-Ingredient Healthy Guacamole (No Cilantro, Ready in 5 Minutes)

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