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- Dips
- Soups
- Veggies
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Breakfast
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Sweets
Mexican
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Beverages
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Drinks

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

A person holds a stone plate with a taco filled with seasoned meat and herbs, squeezing a lime wedge over it. Another plate with more lime wedges sits below on a bright surface, making this scene as inviting as your favorite overnight oats recipe.

15-Minute Mexican-Inspired Weeknight Dinners (When You’re Too Tired to Think)

A plate with wedges of purple radicchio drizzled with bold, Creamy Parmesan Dressing and garnished with chopped herbs. A gold fork and beige napkin sit beside the plate, while more dressing glows in soft natural light. Easy elegance on display.

Creamy Parmesan Dressing (Easy, Bold, Ready in Minutes)

A glass jar filled with golden, crunchy granola hecha en casa and raisins sits on a cloth. A wooden spoon rests nearby, with granola spilling out onto the surface, creating a rustic and inviting scene with a light, neutral background.

Healthy Homemade Granola

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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 white bowl filled with yellow lentil soup, inspired by a Red Lentil Soup Recipe, is topped with fresh arugula and sits on a white surface. Beside it are a blue-and-white checkered napkin and spoon; in the background, more arugula and a halved lemon.

Red Lentil Soup with Sautéed Kale

Two roasted spaghetti squash rings, inspired by Cacio e Pepe and seasoned with herbs and cheese, sit on a dark plate with a fork atop a turquoise cloth napkin. A tumbler of golden liquid rests on a coaster at the upper left.

Spaghetti Squash Cacio e Pepe

A close-up view of numerous turtle eggs with cracked, leathery gray shells. Some eggs reveal yellowish contents seeping out, and the surface appears moist and uneven, giving a textured, clustered appearance.

Huitlacoche: The Mexican Truffle You Need in Your Kitchen

A pile of fresh Brussels sprouts, perfect for vegan brussel sprout recipes, rests on a dark, textured surface. Their vibrant green hues and natural leafy details catch the light along their cut edges.

The Best Brussels Sprouts Recipes You’ll Actually Crave

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!)

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

Two plates with sloppy joe-style sesame seed burgers, topped with lettuce and sliced cucumber, sit on a white surface. Each plate includes shredded cabbage salad, and two glasses of white wine are nearby against a plain, light-colored background.

Vegan sloppy joes, a perfect recipe

A golden-brown mushroom Wellington cut in half reveals a savory vegetarian Wellington filling inside flaky puff pastry. It sits on a wooden board with thyme, while a rust-colored cloth and blurred decorative plant are visible in the background.

Portobello Wellington

Dos platos con enchiladas de camote doradas y dobladas, generosamente cubiertas de cremosa salsa verde y espolvoreadas con hierbas frescas. Un pequeño cuenco con salsa y una servilleta con motivos verdes están cerca, sobre una superficie clara. La comida parece fresca y vibrante.

No-Bake Vegan Enchiladas (Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Salsa Verde & Poblano Crema)

A white bowl filled with spiralized zucchini, avocado slices, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and chopped nuts sits on a colorful striped napkin—an inspiring scene for anyone seeking a vibrant chia recipe beyond classic overnight oats.

Thai Red Curry with Vegetables in 5 Minutes

A plate with wedges of purple radicchio drizzled with bold, Creamy Parmesan Dressing and garnished with chopped herbs. A gold fork and beige napkin sit beside the plate, while more dressing glows in soft natural light. Easy elegance on display.

Creamy Parmesan Dressing (Easy, Bold, Ready in Minutes)

A bowl of fresh green and purple Winter Green Salad with crunchy garlic croutons on top sits on a gray surface. Two gold salad servers are placed beside the bowl. The salad appears vibrant and crisp.

Winter Green Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette & Garlic Croutons

A glass jar labeled “BALSAMIC” sits on a white plate, filled halfway with healthy balsamic vinaigrette. A wooden spoon rests inside the jar. The dark background makes the homemade balsamic vinaigrette stand out clearly.

Healthy Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

An oval platter on a white surface holds a vibrant Chipotle Ranch Cabbage Salad with shredded red and green cabbage, carrots, and chopped cilantro. Next to it, a green cloth napkin is set with a matte black spoon and fork. Natural light completes the scene.

Chipotle Ranch Cabbage Salad with Carrots, Cucumbers & Pepitas

A blue plate holds two crispy Shrimp Tacos with salsa, placed on a wooden tray. A small bowl of green sauce with a wooden spoon sits on the side. Lime wedges, cilantro, a glass of water, and a woven basket complete this authentic taco spread.

Authentic Tacos Gobernador (Shrimp and Cheese Mexican Tacos)

Dos platos con enchiladas de camote doradas y dobladas, generosamente cubiertas de cremosa salsa verde y espolvoreadas con hierbas frescas. Un pequeño cuenco con salsa y una servilleta con motivos verdes están cerca, sobre una superficie clara. La comida parece fresca y vibrante.

No-Bake Vegan Enchiladas (Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Salsa Verde & Poblano Crema)

A wooden bowl filled with Salsa Verde garnished with cilantro sits on a light stone surface. Nearby are a silver spoon on a small plate and two tortilla chips. The lighting highlights the salsa’s smooth texture and hints of roasted poblano.

Roasted Poblano Salsa Verde

A small plate holds a halved sweet bread roll dusted with sugar, showing its soft interior. Next to it, a larger plate displays more sugared rolls. In the background are brown decorative spheres and clay pottery, all set against a dark surface.

Authentic Day of the Dead Bread (pan de muerto)

A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a white blouse, stands in a bright kitchen. She holds a glass of white wine and leans on a counter with fresh tomatoes, an onion, and leafy greens in front of her. The atmosphere looks cheerful and relaxed.

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-based, all of it is made for everyday life and always meant to bring us together.

BREAKFAST

A glass filled with iced milk is being poured over with coffee, creating a swirl of mixed colors. The background features a blurred silver espresso maker with a black handle. The surface is a light-colored countertop.

Iced Coconut Milk Coffee with Dates

A loaf of bread in a cast iron pan.

No-knead 3 ingredient bread

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

Scrambled tofu and vegetable burritos

A creamy purple Smoothie Bowl is topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola, and a few dried raspberries, arranged in clusters on the left side of the bowl. A gold spoon and a purple cloth napkin are placed to the left of the bowl on a light gray surface, making for an easy 5 Minute Recipe.

5 Minute Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe

SoUPS

Creamy vegan pot pie soup

Creamy Vegan pot pie soup

arroz con coco

Coconut Rice with Cashews & Cilantro

Three bowls of deliciously creamy sausage gnocchi soup and bread on a table.

Deliciously Creamy Vegan Sausage Gnocchi Soup

corn chowder

Poblano Corn chowder, vegan recipe

VeGGIES

small potatoes with chipotle peppers

Mexican potatoes with chipotle lime juice

Thinly sliced zucchini arranged in overlapping layers on a white dish, topped with nuts, herbs, cheese, black pepper, and olive oil—this vibrant zucchini carpaccio is a perfect raw zucchini recipe for a fresh appetizer or salad.

Zucchini Carpaccio (Vegan + Keto)

Receta de papas rostizadas con limón y zaatar. Roasted fingerlings with za'atar and lemon juice.

Lemon za’atar Potatoes

A cast iron skillet holds the savory delight of Calabacitas con queso, featuring Mexican zucchini, corn, and tomatoes mixed with melted cheese. The dish looks saucy and freshly cooked, while a blue serving spoon rests in the skillet on a black square trivet with a circular cutout on top right.

mexican Zucchini with cheese, Calabacitas con queso

SWEETS

Chocolate zucchini muffins

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

Healthiest Vegan Vanilla Chia Pudding

Una persona sostiene un cuenco gris lleno de cremoso helado de chocolate vegano y sirve un poco con una cuchara dorada. La persona lleva una manga oscura con un puño rosa, y una servilleta malva doblada descansa debajo del bol. Otra cuchara dorada descansa cerca, sobre una superficie blanca.

4 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream (No-Churn Option!)

DINNER

Easy Enfrijoladas Recipe (Authentic)

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!)

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)

A black bowl with rice topped with flavorful meatballs in Thai-style red curry sauce, garnished with chopped green herbs and pine nuts. A lime wedge is on the rice. Lime slices are on the side, along with a patterned napkin and utensils. Fresh basil leaves rest nearby on a marble surface.

Thai-Style Red Curry Meatballs (Easy, Creamy & Full of Flavor)

salads

Una persona sostiene un frasco de vidrio lleno de una vibrante ensalada mediterránea de quinoa. Incluye capas de quinoa, pepinos en rodajas, tomates cherry y pollo a la parrilla. Un tenedor dorado está escondido debajo de la tapa. El fondo está difuminado, lo que enfatiza el colorido contenido de esta delicia saludable.

Make-Ahead Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

vegan lentil salad 2

Healthy and Easy Lentil Salad Recipe (Perfect for Meal Prep)

A bowl of watermelon salad with pieces of watermelon and peach, sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, basil leaves, and a basil vinaigrette. Nearby, a small dish with green powder and a wooden spoon, a black bowl of crumbled feta, and a jar of basil vinaigrette are arranged on the gray surface.

Peach Watermelon Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Spicy Roasted Potatoes with Avocado pico de gallo

DRINKS

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)

hibiscus and strawberry margaritas

Strawberry and hibiscus margaritas

strawberry smoothie 3

strawberry smoothie with cauliflower

Tres frascos de pomelo fresco y jengibre sobre una superficie gris texturizada, con un pomelo partido por la mitad y un trozo de jengibre cerca. Destaca el vibrante color naranja del jugo.

Ginger grapefruit wellness shot

Dips

Homemade crackers

chiles toreados

How to make chiles toreados

A bowl of jalapeño hummus with chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top is placed on a slate. Surrounding it are sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, halved purple radicchio, cucumber spears, and whole orange grape tomatoes arranged neatly for serving.

Roasted Jalapeño hummus

small potatoes with chipotle peppers

Mexican potatoes with chipotle lime juice

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