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Recipes
- Dinner
- Sweets
- Breakfast
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- Dips
- Soups
- Veggies
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Breakfast
Soups
Veggies
Sweets
Mexican
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Salads
Beverages
Dips
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

Two bowls of oats and amaranth porridge topped with diced pears, walnuts, and syrup sit on a light surface. Nearby are a whole pear, measuring spoons with spices, and a jar of milk. The patterned bowls add a charming touch.

Cozy Spiced Pear & Amaranth Porridge

Recipe for vegan corn pancakes with spicy coconut "bacon"

Cornmeal pancakes with spicy coconut bacon

A glass filled with creamy overnight oats and chia seeds, topped with fresh berries like sliced strawberries and blueberries, sits on stacked white plates. A spoon rests nearby, alongside a vibrant strawberry and a purple napkin.

Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Berries

strawberry smoothie 3

strawberry smoothie with cauliflower

SoUPS

A white scalloped bowl filled with Mexican lentil soup, garnished with herbs, sits on a folded light blue cloth napkin. Visible ingredients include orange carrots and green lentils. A metal spoon with a wooden handle rests nearby on a white surface.

Mexican lentil soup, Sopa de Lentejas

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

Deliciously Creamy Vegan Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Pho with Zucchini Noodles

Recipe for the best green Mexican Soup with chickpeas ever.

Green Mexican Soup with chickpeas

VeGGIES

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

Smashed potatoes

Smashed potatoes

Receta de tortitas de zucchini o calabacita veganas con quinoa y mayonesa con pesto. Baked vegan zucchini and quinoa fritters.

Baked vegan zucchini quinoa fritters

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!)

SWEETS

melon popsicles

Paletas de melón WITH MINT

Recipe for creamy chocolate vegan pie.

Creamy Vegan Chocolate Pie

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Receta de crumble de cereza, frambuesa y pera. Postre fácil, vegano y lleno de sabor.

Easy Fruit crumble with oats topping (vegan)

DINNER

Vegan spaghetti puttanesca (one pot)

A glass bowl of fresh zucchini pasta salad with rigatoni, sliced cooked zucchini, and a sprinkle of parmesan sits on a white countertop next to a wooden cutting board, all lightly coated in a creamy parmesan dressing.

Zucchini Pasta Salad (Fresh & Easy with Parmesan Dressing)

A golden-brown calzone, sliced open, reveals melted cheese and vegetables. It rests on crumpled white parchment paper beside a small ceramic bowl brimming with tomato sauce and a wooden spoon. A few basil leaves are artfully scattered around, adding a fresh touch to the savory scene.

How to Bake the Perfect Calzone: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Sauce being poured over tacos dorados

Tacos Dorados Sinaloa Style

salads

vegan lentil salad 2

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

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

Detox Salad (Nourishing, Fresh & Easy)

A mason jar filled with bright yellow carrot ginger dressing sits on a plate. The plate also holds three fresh carrots and a piece of ginger. A wooden spoon with some of the perfect yellow dressing on its tip rests in the foreground. The background features a hexagonal tile pattern.

Perfect no-oil carrot ginger dressing

mango ceviche

mango Ceviche, delicious and vegan

DRINKS

Two clear glasses filled with a pecan milk,

Pecan Milk (Quick, Creamy & Naturally Vegan)

A blueberry smoothie with blackberries on a plate.

Very Berry Smoothie with Protein Powder

Horchata de avena y almendra

Oats Almond Horchata (a twist on a classic Mexican agua Fresca)

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)

Dips

A glass jar filled with creamy avocado pesto sits on a black coaster, with a wooden spoon resting inside. The jar is placed on a folded beige cloth, and fresh basil leaves are visible in the blurred background.

AVOCADO PESTO (vegan recipe)

three cglass cups with esquites

Esquites, Mexican street corn in a cup

A bowl of avocado hummus topped with grilled jalapenos, surrounded by corn tortilla chips on a hexagon-patterned surface. Nearby are drinks, including a green can and a clear bottle, both served in glasses with ice. A juiced lime half and a blue shark-shaped bottle opener complete the scene.

Spicy Avocado hummus

A wooden board showcases a bowl of black bean salad mixed with corn, tomatoes, and herbs, flanked by whole romaine lettuce leaves. Nearby, enjoy a bowl of creamy guacamole and crispy tortilla chips. The salad glimmers with flavors akin to pico de gallo with black beans, a spoon ready for serving.

Lettuce Taco Wraps with Pico de Gallo, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, and Creamy Avocado Crema

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