Notes about Recipes in this book

• Grapefruit expectations

  • Devons on January 24, 2025

    Lovely! Fresh, the black pepper-cumin agave syrup isn't overwhelming at all. Just right

• Morchata

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    I love horchata and this is a fun variant. I read that it's best to use cooked rice to have a less gritty texture, so that is what I did. I also used ceylon cinnamon. This takes a little bit of planning ahead so the drink can infuse, but a great refreshing drink.

• All day baby

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    I reduced the sugar and it took on a slight cranberry-esque flavor. This is another beautiful and refreshing drink especially if you love hibiscus flavor.

• Watermelon agua fresca

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    This is a great drink that is refreshing and packed with flavor. Very straightforward and simple.

• Lavender paloma

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    Delicious. I made it non alcoholic using Lyre’s NA tequila and it was completely satisfying.

• Queso fundido

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    I would have liked a little more direction on the chorizo, because it is so oily. I ended up blotting a fair amount of grease off of it and will likely use Trader Joe's soy chorizo next time.

• Avocado salsa

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    Simple and good... this is a nice way to stretch avocado a bit more.

• Roasted jalapeño chimichurri

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    Lordie that is spicy. Next time 1/2 jalapeño. Also, next time purée half of it and stir into the remaining portion to thicken it all up. delicious with the steak.

• Mexican Thousand Island dressing

  • EmilyR on May 01, 2023

    A flavorful twist on Thousand Island. Pairs very well with the chorizo burgers as suggested.

  • tarae1204 on June 19, 2023

    Enjoyable and flavorful. Not too spicy, because I subbed diced green chiles for pickled jalapeños which I couldn’t find. I used Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise which made the sauce looser.

• Elote salsa

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    This is always a crowd pleaser. Elote is just packed with flavor. I usually make the Bon Appetit variation, but they are very similar.

• Badass blender salsa

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    Zipped this through my vitamix and it's a great condiment to have on hand.

• Pico de gallo

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    Excellent if you have really good tomatoes. I'm partial to Hiiros Tomatoes.

• Diablo eggs

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    These won't replace my go-to deviled eggs, but they are great for a Mexican variation. I really appreciate the layers of heat.

• Grilled Mexican Caesar salad with pepitas

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    My husband couldn’t stop eating this. The dressing is perfect. I’ve also made a version of this handheld by toasting baguette slices, spreading them with the dressing and topping with the salad portion, very thinly sliced.

• Nachos supreme with carnitas

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    A fair amount of work for nachos, however it's largely hands off, so it's not overly demanding. The carnitas turned out really nice. Something to note: It states to cut off 2" of orange rind and then never mentions it again. I'm guessing it's to season the meat while it's cooking, so I just put it on top in the pan. Not sure that it was necessary.

• Super green rice

  • EmilyR on April 23, 2023

    I don’t know what to make of this. It feels like it needs a flavor boost from boullion instead of water. Also, it calls for more water than the prep instructions on my jasmine rice and then was watery so I let it cook more and it still had that slight toothsome quality some Mexican restaurants have. I like all of the veggies, but would likely want to amend it for a bit more flavor.

• Mexican slaw

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    This is a great pop of color and flavor. I am glad to add this to my table.

• Olvera street-style chicken taquitos

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    Having lived in LA I miss Olvera street and Cielito Lindo's taquitos. These are a healthier substitute and the filling can be used in a myriad of ways. This is a recipe I will definitely repeat. One word of note: the recipe states to reserve 1 cup of the stock, however it doesn't tell you what it's for or how to utilize it. I added some if the pan appeared a little dry, but it still came together without adding all of the liquid.

• Pollo asado a la brasa

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    Super good and flavorful. Used boneless skinless thighs instead of whole chicken. This is on the make again list.

• Quick pickled red onions

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    These red onions are always so visually pleasing and pack some serious flavor. I prefer the version with a bit of lime, but the acidic nature is nice regardless.

• Street tacos al pastor

  • EmilyR on April 18, 2023

    I wanted to like this more, but I used a stove top grill and I have a feeling my outdoor grill would have made all the difference. Also, pork isn't generally my favorite, so I might try this again with a different protein.

• Arrachera steak

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    Excellent. We used rib eyes and grilled them.

  • Devons on September 23, 2023

    Excellent. We used rib eyes and grilled them.

• Chorizo smash burgers with Mexican Thousand Island dressing

  • EmilyR on May 01, 2023

    These are flavorful as to be expected with so much chorizo. I don't regularly make burgers or have chorizo on hand, but these are a nice little change of pace for a Mexican inspired evening.

  • tarae1204 on June 19, 2023

    These were good but not as life changing as Suzanne Goin’s pork-chorizo-bacon burgers, the other chorizo burger I like to make. Easy, simple, and enjoyed by all.