This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Carnitas, which translates to “little meats” in Spanish, is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine that holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers. Known for its tender, juicy texture and rich, savory flavor, carnitas ...
Saucy Lips, a mother-daughter-founded Mexican sauce brand, combines the thoughtful, traditional recipes of their Mexican heritage with wholesome ingredients and modern, health-conscious touches. We spoke to Saucy Lips founders Natalia and her mother, Gabriela, about their inspiration behind creating a food brand, their thoughts on sharing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as a family, ...
Everyone should have one of those back-pocket recipes that’s quick to put together, made with pantry staples you almost always have on hand, and stick-to-your-ribs satisfying.
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today, we’re talking with Jocelyn Ramirez, a plant-based chef, author, and founder of Todo Verde, a plant-based mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. She’s sharing about the role cooking plays in her ...
When weeknights call for high flavor and low effort, Instant Pot Chicken Tinga is the move. In Chef Megan Mitchell‘s version, chicken thighs pressure-cook with tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and smoky chipotle until shreddably tender—then the saucy tinga gets piled into taco shells or jicama “tortillas” with fresh toppings. It’s mostly hands-off, clocks in under ...
Torie Borrelli is an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist (NC), trained chef specializing in healing foods that decrease inflammation, and creator of The Vida Well. Her newest cookbook, The Mexican Keto Cookbook, offer more than 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory grounded in Mexican tradition. Today, she writes about the 11 Mexican superfoods everyone should have in their kitchen.
Torie Borrelli is an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist (NC), trained chef specializing in healing foods that decrease inflammation, and creator of The Vida Well. Her newest cookbook, The Mexican Keto Cookbook, offer more than 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory grounded in Mexican tradition. Today, she writes about the ins and outs of a Mexican Keto diet.
We’re hooked on this buttery green fruit that’s the perfect addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even baked goods. Every avocado offers vitamins and minerals—like potassium, folate, and vitamin K, to name a few—plus monounsaturated fats that’ll help you feel full. We’ve got all the details on what to look for, how to ripen avocados ...
[schema description]Here’s an unexpected way to satisfy your sweet tooth: velvety, spiced-and-salted Mexican chocolate pie cradled in a cinnamon cereal crust. Although it tastes rich, this dessert possesses an airy texture that will leave you feeling light.[/schema]
[schema description]The phrase “power breakfast” may evoke images of protein shakes and bland egg-white omelettes. Not the case with pinole, a purple maize hot cereal traditionally eaten by the Tarahumara people of Mexico. The velvety porridge packs in plenty of complex carbs and a solid serving of protein to keep you energized all morning. In ...
[schema description]While Mexican horchata is made from white rice, traditional Spanish horchata uses tigernuts, nutty tubers with a flavor similar to coconuts. Soaking them overnight gives the sweet drink a thick, creamy texture. An added bonus? They’re perfectly suited to raw and Paleo diets. [/schema]
[schema description]Spices and butterscotch-like maca powder add new dimension to this zesty hot drink. Drink this extra dark hot chocolate first thing in the morning for an energy boost, or enjoy as a mid-afternoon treat.[/schema]
[schema description]This candy made with amaranth is traditionally enjoyed for Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” in Spanish. Here, we’ve added pumpkin seeds, pecans, and peanuts for even more crunch.[/schema]
[schema description]The rich, caramel-like sweetness of dates is the perfect foil for a crunchy nut blend spiked with cinnamon and ginger. Not enough for you? We’ve raised the stakes by dipping each stuffed date in a thick layer of chocolate. [/schema]