More About: 'Mexican-foods'
What Are Carnitas?
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 ...
An Ode to Nachos
I love nachos. Most people I know love nachos. Nachos are simple, but they host multiverses of possibilities. When you mention the dish, memories pile atop one another: summer parties in the cul-de-sac, the neon yellow cheese glow in the bleachers, salty fingers at the movie theater. Nachos are a shimmery food; almost anyone can ...
Leftover Turkey Carnitas Tacos Recipe
This recipe turns leftover Thanksgiving turkey into Mexican-inspired carnitas. Find out how to upcycle more leftovers — stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin — as part of the series. Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)Active Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: For the carnitas: 1 lb leftover turkey, bone-in and dark meat preferred 1 large ...
Meet the Mother and Daughter Team Behind Mexican Food Brand Saucy Lips
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, ...
This Beloved (and Affordable) Mexican Dish Makes the Best Leftovers
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.
Try Plant-Based Celebrity Chef Charity Morgan’s Nacho Average Nachos Recipe
Imagine a plate of nachos: the tower of chips is smothered in homemade queso, flavored with smoky chipotle chiles, and finished with a colorful array of toppings. It’s messy, decadent, and totally delicious. Now, imagine those same nachos are completely vegan. For a dish so satisfying, so loaded with complex flavors and crunchy, creamy, even ...
How to Make Plant-Based Mexican Food at Home with Jocelyn Ramirez
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 ...
Chicken Tinga Tacos
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 ...
11 Mexican Superfoods You Need Right Now
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.
Taking the Fear out of Fat: Why High-Fat Mexican Cuisine May Actually Be Good for You
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.
Easy, Homemade Gluten-Free Tortilla Recipe
[schema description]There’s something almost magical about the flexibility of a tortilla—soft, foldable, a perfect vessel for fillings—and now, you don’t have to lean on wheat to enjoy it. This homemade gluten-free tortilla recipe uses cassava flour, coconut milk, coconut oil, and water to recreate that tortilla texture without gluten. Because cassava is a naturally grain-free ...
Chicken and Jalapeño Nachos Recipe
[schema description]Here’s a snack that’ll score big points with hungry fans. Loaded nachos are everything you want in a game night party bite! Grain-free tortilla chips make a base that’s topped with all the fixins—shredded chicken, black beans, cilantro, lime crema, and even quick-pickled jalapeños that’ll spice up every bite. [/schema]