Mexican cuisine

Mexican sides +2

Arroz rojo (Mexican red rice)

This is a great addition to any Tex-Mex style meal, and is a great filler for leftovers burritos.

Prep10m

Cook25m

Serves4

Mexican mains +2

Fajita chicken bowl

Fajita rice bowls are a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep30m

Cook15m

Serves4

Mexican sauces +3

Lime crema

A fresh tasting sauce, perfect for nachos, tacos, or over rice bowls.

Prep10m

Serves6

Mexican bases

Al pastor marinade (pantry hack)

Al pastor is a tart and savoury marinade that begs for pork and fresh tortillas.

Prep20m

Cook2-4h

Mexican sauces

Bruce’s quick fried black beans

Fried black beans are a perfect base for nachos, quick burritos, beans and rice, and other quick food hacks.

Prep~15m

Mexican sauces

Corn salsa

We were at the Rempel’s for dinner and Grandma made this delicious corn salsa that I could not get enough of.

Cook5m

Mexican sauces

Gina’s tomato salsa

Something similar to our favourite Nanaimo Mexican hut’s fresh salsa. This is a fairly liquidy salsa, great as a starter for a dinner party (or snack). Lasts up to a few weeks in the fridge.

Prep10m

Mexican sauces

Salsa verde

A classic fresh tomatillo salsa. It’s fresh, tart, and great on chips or tacos.

Mexican bases

Shredded taco chicken

This is a quick shredded chicken for tacos, salads, or rice bowls.