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Recipes
- Dinner
- 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 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

4-Ingredient Banana and Açaí Ice Cream (Vegan, Dairy-Free, 5 Minutes)

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Poblano-Mushroom Protein Packed Sandwich

A hand holds a papaya breakfast bowl filled with yogurt, granola, orange slices, and chunks of papaya above a leopard print cushion. A spoon rests inside this vibrant Mexican breakfast.

PApaya breakfast bowl with ornange, yogurt and granola ( a Mexican Classic)

A round wooden plate holds four homemade sopes topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. A fork, knife, yellow napkin, small bowl of salsa, green drink, and jug sit nearby on a light surface.

Mexican Sopes Recipe (antojito)

SoUPS

Authentic TORTILLA SOUP (sopa azteca)

Healthy Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

A bowl of soup containing assorted fresh vegetables, including avocado cubes, sliced jalapeños, corn on the cob, and a large piece of fish. Garnished with cilantro. A small bowl with a green garnish reminiscent of vegan Mexican flavors and a squeezed lime wedge are in the background on a white table.

Vegan Caldo de Pollo (Mexican chicken soup)

Two bowls of homemade creamy Ramen soup with noodles.

Homemade creamy Ramen Soup

VeGGIES

The best Vegan rajas con crema

A black plate of sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts garnished with herbs and green onions sits on a wooden serving board. Lime wedges are on the side. A small jar with a spoon is in the background, slightly blurred. The setting is bright and minimalistic.

Sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts

The tastiest vegan mashed cauliflower recipe

Crispy Air fryer mushrooms

SWEETS

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)

Three lemon pie-flavored paletas with brown sugar crust on a beige surface, accompanied by fresh lemon wedges. The paletas are partially visible and rest vertically.

Lemon Pie Paletas Recipe

Granola clusters cookies, vegan.

Granola clusters cookies

Simplest chocolate chip cookie ever

DINNER

A green bowl holds a vibrant Tofu Bowl: rice topped with sautéed tofu cubes, sliced cucumber, avocado, scallions, black and white sesame seeds, and crispy shallots. Lemon wedges and soy sauce complete this fresh miso-inspired recipe on a marble surface.

Miso Tofu Bowl Recipe

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Lorenzas sonorenses (stove-top and vegan)

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!)

Enchiladas verdes super rápidas

Easy vegan enchiladas verdes

salads

summer panzanella

Summer salad with basil-avocado dressing

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

Primer plano de un plato blanco con ensalada de espinacas y fresas (quinoa, aguacate, espinacas, fresas picadas y piñones). El plato reposa sobre una servilleta roja estampada; un tenedor descansa en el borde y una ensaladera se asoma por una esquina.

Refreshing Strawberry Quinoa Spinach Salad

Mexican Christmas salad

Authentic Mexican Christmas Salad

DRINKS

Lime Cucumber agua fresca with mint

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The best, best prosecco mimosa

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 blueberry smoothie with blackberries on a plate.

Very Berry Smoothie with Protein Powder

Dips

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Beet Hummus: A Healthy Vegan Dip

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 turquoise bowl filled with creamy Mexican hummus, garnished with sautéed onions and green peppers, sits on a folded blue-striped cloth. The bowl rests on a dark surface, with pieces of pita bread in the background.

Hummus con Chiles Toreados (Mexican-Style Hummus)

Hummus with roasted garlicky mushrooms

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