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A green bowl of crispy potato salad features smashed potatoes atop chopped romaine, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. A gold fork rests in the bowl, with extra ranch in a small dish nearby on a teal napkin over marble.

Smashed potato Salad (crispy, creamy, and perfect)

A bowl of Creamy White Bean Chili with chunks of avocado and cilantro garnish sits on a napkin with an orange border. Nearby, lime wedges and cilantro rest on a dark plate, while broken tortilla chips are scattered on white marble.

Creamy White Bean Chili with cauliflower

Three short glasses filled with a yellow-orange drink and ice cubes are arranged on a light surface. Each glass has a chili powder and salt rim, and visible chili peppers float inside the beverages.

Why I’m skipping strict rules this January and choosing mocktails instead

A plate of Chilaquiles Rojos topped with red salsa, melted cheese, sliced onions, chopped cilantro, and cream. Crispy tortilla chips peek through. A bowl of onions and a striped cloth napkin are nearby on a white surface.

Chilaquiles Rojos (A Very Different, Very Delicious Method)

A gray oval plate holds star-shaped Hojarascas, traditional Mexican cinnamon cookies dusted with cinnamon. Several cookies are scattered around the plate, while bundles of whole cinnamon sticks add a rustic, festive touch to the scene.

Hojarascas (Traditional Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies)

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)

Raw chickpeas on a baking sheet.

How to Cook Chickpeas at Home (So They’re Creamy and Easy to Digest)

A bowl and a small dish filled with crispy Air Fryer tortilla chips on a dark backdrop.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (Healthy + Crunchy Homemade Recipe)

A clear plastic container holds several fresh, bright green cactus paddles stacked neatly. The paddles have small, scattered thorn marks and light green edges. A white paper towel lines the container on the bottom and partially covers the top paddles.

How to Store Cactus Paddles (Nopales)

A glass jar filled with creamy ranch dressing is open, with some dressing visible on the inner sides. A small ceramic spoon rests on a round, dark gray plate, holding a dollop of the dressing. The dressing appears smooth and is speckled with herbs. The background is a light surface.

Tahini Lime Yogurt Sauce with Herbs

A blue plate features a twist on banh mi with white rice topped with savory meatballs, avocado slices, carrot strips, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Two lime halves add zest nearby. A small wooden bowl of sesame seeds, alongside a fork and knife, complete the scene on a marble surface.

Banh Mi-Inspired Meatball Bowl

A silver tray holds several fresh beets with long, vibrant pink stems and leaves. One beet is sliced, revealing its deep red interior. The tray is placed on a white surface, and a small beet slice rests nearby, adding a touch of color contrast.

All about Beets

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Real food. Plant-forward with options for all.

This is cooking for real families with different ways of eating. You’ll find vegetarian and plant-forward recipes, plus flexible options to make each dish your own. And while AleCooks isn’t only a Mexican food blog, it’s where my Mexican roots shine through in bold, plant-forward recipes full of flavor.

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