mexican
Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: This Mexican bean soup, called sopa tarasca, features deep chile flavor and a silky texture. Named after the Tarascos, an indigenous
May 17, 2023
mexican
Soup of the Seven Seas
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Traditionally prepared by Mexican fisherman, caldo de siete mares, or “soup of the seven seas,” combined the freshest catch of the
May 17, 2023
mexican
Meatball Soup with Rice and Cilantro
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: This hearty soup known as sopa de albondigas features tender spiced meatballs and a complexly flavored broth. The meatballs traditionally contain
May 17, 2023
Chicken
Chicken Tortilla Soup
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: We wanted a recipe for this popular soup (known in Mexico as sopa Azteca) with authentic flavor and a streamlined method.
May 17, 2023
mexican
Chilled Tomato Soup
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In Mexico, soup is an integral part of la comida—the main meal of the day, generally eaten in the late afternoon.
May 17, 2023
Beverages
Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca
Agua fresca is the catchall term for a wide variety of popular nonalcoholic beverages that are made by combining fruits, grains, seeds, or flowers with
May 17, 2023
Beverages
Fresh Margaritas
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Too often, restaurant margaritas are cloyingly sweet or artifical-tasting. We wanted to develop the ideal version of this refreshing cocktail, with
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Shrimp and Lime Ceviche
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Served as an appetizer with crunchy tortilla chips or used as a topping for tostadas, this simple seafood dish is refreshing
May 17, 2023
mexican
Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Mexican coctel de camarones bears little resemblance to American shrimp cocktail. Rather, this cool, elegant appetizer marries tender shrimp with chunks
May 17, 2023
Appetizer
Bean and Beef Taquitos
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Taquito literally means “little taco,” but these filled and fried tortillas have outsize appeal. We set out to streamline the work-intensive
May 17, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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