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Cakes

Dark Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Corn Masa Snacks

Golden Fried Quesadillas (AKA Mexico City-Style Quesadillas)

Tortas

Choriqueso Torta

Ceviches

Classic Ceviche

Guacamoles

Guacamole

Condiments

Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

Breads

Teleras

Tamales

Red Chile Pork Tamales Steamed in Corn Husks

Tacos

Roasted Poblano Rajas (+/- greens and/or chicken)

Margaritas

Cranberry-Chipotle Margarita 2.0

Salsas

Creamy Jalapeño Salsa

Tacos

Seared Steak and Caramelized Onions Tacos

Soups

Tortilla Soup

Salsas

Salsa Macha

Tacos

Potatoes, Chorizo and Caramelized Onion Tacos

Tacos

Roasted Poblano Rajas (+/- greens and/or chicken)

Snacks

Bean and Bacon Filling for Basket Tacos

Tacos

Potato-Chorizo Filling for Basket Tacos

Tacos

Basket Tacos (AKA Sweated Tacos, Steamed Tacos)

Basic Preparations

Red Tomato Rice

Tacos

Governor’s Tacos

Tacos

Marketplace Tacos

Tacos

Gringas al Pastor

Basic Preparations

Well-fried Beans

Tacos

Tacos of Yucatecan Beef Salad

Salsas

Roasted Habanero Salsa

Margaritas

Topolo 2.0 Margarita (aka Margarita de Tres Agaves)

Tacos

Bacalao (Savory Salt Cod) Tacos

Tacos

Tacos of Crispy Beef

Other Cocktails

Fresh Grapefruit Paloma

Tacos

Crisped, Slow-Cooked Beef Tacos

Basic Preparations

Flour Tortillas

Tacos

Red Chile Lamb (or Goat) Tacos

Tacos

Seared Fresh Cheese with Roasted Tomatillos and Caramelized Onions

Pickles

Pickled Morita/Chipotle Colorado Chiles

Tacos

Creamy Roasted Poblano Rajas with Greens

Tacos

Red Mole Chicken Tacos

Tacos

Oaxacan Pork Picadillo

Chicken and Other Poultry

Pollo Pibil

Beef

Braised Short Ribs with Ancho BBQ Sacue

Tacos

Woodland Mushrooms, Herbs and Garlic Cooked in Parchment

Beef

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef with Green Chile, Tomatoes and Potatoes (large batch)

Red Chile Beans and Greens

Tacos

Tacos al Pastor at home (slightly simplified)

Tacos

Cheesy Roasted Poblano Tacos

Tacos

Crispy Beef Tongue with Bright-and-Spicy Tomatillo Salsa

Salsas

Bold Red Chile Salsa

Margaritas

Cranberry-Chipotle Margarita

Snacks

My Butter Board

Chicken and Other Poultry

Seared Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatillos and Apples

Hot Sauces

Habanero Hot Sauce

Cakes

Peach-Jalapeño Upside-Down Cake

Side Dishes

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Street Vendor Garnishes

Pork

Bayless Family Pizza (tomatillo salsa, goat cheese, bacon)

Vegetable-Based

Spicy Salsa Negra Eggplant with Black Bean Sauce

Other Mariscos

Herby Shrimp Cocktail

Side Dishes

Spicy, Garlicky Pinto Refritos

Side Dishes

Red Chile Adobo Potatoes (with a nod toward Patatas Bravas)

Other Cocktails

Tequila Old Fashioned

Starters

Salsa Negra-Baked Goat Cheese

Condiments

Green Chile Adobo Dip for Vegetable Crudité or Shrimp

Shellfish

Red Chile Adobo Shrimp

Starters

Linguine with Roasted Garlic Mojo

Cakes

Classic Tres Leches Cake

Cakes

Chocoflan (AKA Pastel Imposible or Impossible Cake)

Shellfish

Seafood Rice with Roasted Tomato & Green Chile # 2

Margaritas

Making a Great Margarita (101)

Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Pickles

Wizard Salsa for cold seafood

Fish

Achiote-Grilled Fish

Basic Preparations

Pickled Red Onions

Other Mariscos

Deluxe Mixed Seafood Cocktail

Enchiladas

Entomatadas

Moles and Pipianes

Oaxacan Black Mole

Vegetable-Based

Mole Coloradito with Runner Beans

Vegetable-Based

Green Mole with Roasted Chayote (or Other Vegetables)

Basic Preparations

Oaxacan Black Beans with Avocado Leaf

Condiments

Japanese Peanut-Chipotle Sauce

Snacks

Mango “Chamoy” Dipping Sauce for Fruit

Snacks

Umami Bomb Popcorn with Dried Shrimp

Starters

Dynamite Tamarind Chicken Wings

Side Dishes

Oaxacan Black Beans

Vegetable-Based

Pastel Azteca of Roasted Poblano Rajas, Salsa Verde and Two Cheeses

Other Desserts

Chocolate-Coconut Mousse with Mezcal

Margaritas

Guanabana Margarita

Salsas

Cranberry-Chipotle Salsa

Pork

Home-Style Pork Carnitas

Reverse Carnitas (using Slow Cooker or Sous Vide method)

Salsas

Chopped Tomato Salsa (AKA Pico de Gallo)

Pork

Tangy Yucatecan Grilled Pork with Roasted Onions and Fresh Garnishes

Fish

Golden Fish Fillets (or Summer Squash) with Roasted Tomatillos and Fried Corn

Salsas

Roasted Tomato-Habanero Salsa

Roasted Habanero Salsa

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles Master Recipe

Condiments

Chamoy

Other Cocktails

Puebla Spritz

Tacos

Tacos al Pastor at Home

Tacos

Charcoal-Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos

Salads

Nopal Cactus Salad

Tacos

Creamy Greens, Potatoes and Caramelized Onions for Tacos

Corn Masa Snacks

Crispy Fried Sopes

Beef

Savory Shredded Beef

Guacamoles

Guacamole

Starters

Limey Beef Tartare with Red Chile

Pickles

Pickled Onions and Fresh Chiles

Cakes

Mango Skillet Upside-Down Cake

Beef

Grilled Flank Steak (or Cauliflower Steaks) in Rich Red-Chile Adobo

Side Dishes

Classic Mexican Fried Beans

Beef

Crispy Milanesa of Beef or Chicken

Corn Masa Snacks

Simple Street-Style Sopes

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken Breasts with Yellow Mole and Roasted Vegetables

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo

Basic Preparations

Mexican-Style Crema

Salsas

Herby, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa

Enchiladas

Guajillo-Tomato Enchiladas with Braised Greens (or Roast Chicken) and Melted Cheese

Seasonal Fruit with Warm Tequila-Lime “Espuma”

Fresh Cheeses

Mexican Fresh Cheese

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Cucumber Agua Fresca Becomes “Green Juice”

Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Poblano, Tomatillo and Nopal Cactus

Tacos

“Drowned” Taquitos

Beef

Beef Tips with Guajillo Chile Sauce and Caramelized Onions

Tortas

Golden Eggplant Tortas

Salsas

Chipotle-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Fish

Yucatecan Fish (or Eggplant) in Red Escabeche

Other Cocktails

Jalapeño Paloma

Tacos

Eggs Scrambled with Shredded Jerky, Tomato, Green Chile & Cilantro

Starters

Queso Fundido in Four Flavors

Vegetable-Based

Vermicelli with Mushroom, Roasted Tomato and Two Chiles

Shellfish

Seafood Rice on the Fly

Pork

Braised Pork Shoulder with Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Potatoes & Chipotle

Starters

Pumpkin Seed Dip

Tacos of Potatoes, Chorizo and Caramelized Onions

Salsas

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Cakes

Veracruz-Style Fresh Corn Cake

Other Desserts

Carlota

Chicken and Other Poultry

Red Chile Roast Chicken (or Cauliflower)

Chicken and Other Poultry

Braised Oregano Chicken

Tostadas

Tuna Tostadas with Chipotle Mayo, Avocado and Crispy Leeks (Contramar Style)

Enchiladas

Black Bean-Bathed “Enchiladas” with Chorizo

Starters

Oaxacan Piedrazo Bar Snack or Salad

Other Desserts

Cajeta Crepes

Other Desserts

Three Paths to Cajeta (Goats Milk Caramel)

Chicken and Other Poultry

Creamy Roasted Poblanos, Corn and Zucchini Three Ways: taco filling, with roasted chicken thighs, with pasta

Pozoles

Slow-Cooker Red Chile Pozole

Other Mariscos

Green Shrimp Cocktail

Salsas

Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Vegetable-Based

Chiles Rellenos with Cheese

Shellfish

Mussels a la Mexicana

Salsas

Salsa Mexicana (aka pico de gallo)

Enchiladas

Seared Red-Chile Enchiladas with Tangy Potatoes, Carrots and Fresh Cheese

Tostadas

Scallop Tostadas with Salsa Macha

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Suizas (Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Melted Cheese)

Condiments

Salsa Macha

Salad Dressings

Creamy Jalapeño-Garlic Dressing

Soups

Steaming Seafood (or Chicken or Vegetable) Caldo

Other Desserts

Crispy Paper-Thin Fritters with Raw-Sugar Glaze

Other Cocktails

Warm Christmas Punch

Tamales

Green Chile Chicken Tamales

Tostadas

Fresh Cheese Tostadas with Oaxacan Flavors

Tacos

Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef Barbacoa tacos

Salsas

Oaxacan Pasilla Salsa

Moles and Pipianes

Beginner’s Mole

Micheladas

“Dressed” Beer

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Eggs a la Mexicana

Beef

Carne Asada Dinner

Roasted Tomatillo Chilaquiles with Goat Cheese

Other Cocktails

Ultima Palabra

Other Cocktails

Mezcal Negroni

Seafood Rice Cazuela

Other Cocktails

Cilantro Tequila Tonic

Starters

Mushrooms with Onion and Garlic for Filling Quesadillas

Corn Masa Snacks

Fried Masa Turnovers with Cheese

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Red Chile Limeade

Other Cocktails

Red Chile Daquiri

Salsas

Smoky Chipotle Salsa with Pan-Roasted Tomatillos

Enchiladas

Red Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Melted Cheese

Other Cocktails

Verdita Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail

Tortas

Crusty Choriqueso Tortas

Grilled Fish in Tangy Yucatecan Achiote

Pantry Seasonings

Quick Red Chile Adobo Marinade

Enchiladas

Black Bean Sauced Enchiladas with Chorizo (from canned beans)

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Huevos Ahogados (AKA Mexican Shakshuka)

Ceviches

Ceviche with Avocado, Cilantro and Green Chile

Other Cocktails

Bar Sótano’s Jalapeño Grapefruit Cocktail

Chicken and Other Poultry

Grilled Duck Breasts in Red Pipían

Grilled Chicken Salad with Rustic Guacamole, Romaine and Aged Mexican Cheese

Moles and Pipianes

Red Peanut Mole

Tacos

Crispy Taquitos with Guacamole, Thick Cream and Fresh Cheese

Chicken and Other Poultry

Red Chile Chicken and Rice with Black Beans

Fish

Trout with Macadamias, Serrano and Green Beans

Soups

Classic Tortilla Soup with all the Trimmings

Farmer’s Market Fruit with Warm Tequila-Lime “Espuma”

Beef

Quick-Seared Poblano Beef Tips

Margaritas

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

Margaritas

Classic Margarita

Shellfish

Shrimp with Toasty Garlic Mojo

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Chipotle Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo, Goat Cheese and Plantains

Pork

Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Fish

Seared Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Pickled Jalapeños

Masa Dumplings

Vegetable-Based

Spicy Beans & Greens

Tacos

Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

Side Dishes

Classic Mexican White Rice

Shellfish

Chipotle Shrimp

Creamy Corn Soup with Chicken (or Ham) and Poblano Chile

Enchiladas

Tomatillo-Sauced Enchiladas with Spinach and Mushrooms

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken in Tangy Escabeche of Caramelized Onions, Carrots and Jalapeños

Beef

Red Chile Steak with Beans

Tacos

Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos with Salsa de Molcajete

Other Cocktails

Spicy Mezcal Old Fashioned

Side Dishes

Butter-Fried Plantains

Tacos

Tacos de Huevos a la Mexicana

Salsa de Molcajete

Salsas

Pico de Gallo

Snacks

Pickled Jalapeños Rellenos

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Atole

Pozoles

Quick Pozole

Ceviches

Boozy Ceviche with Adobo Verde

“Fishy” Michelada

Mexican-Style Thick Cream

Other Cocktails

Chilled Mexican Chocolate Cocktail

Chilaquiles

Quick Chilaquiles

Shellfish

Shrimp and Pork Meatballs, Red Jalapeño Sauce

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken in Easy Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Chicken and Other Poultry

Classic Red Mole with Turkey

Salsas

Mango-Avocado Salsa

Enchiladas

Red Chile Enchiladas with Shellfish and Fresh Garnishes

Pork

Chiles Rellenos with Pork Picadillo

Vegetable-Based

Grilled Chiles Rellenos with Creamy Grilled Vegetables and Herbs

Tamales

Green Chile Chicken Tamales

Tamales

Fresh Corn Tamales

Tamales

Red Chile Pork Tamales

Basic Preparations

Chicken Broth from an Electric Pressure Cooker

Ceviches

Classic Ceviche

Ceviches

Coconut Shrimp Ceviche

Pozoles

Red Pozole

Pozoles

Green Pozole with Mussels or Clams

Soups

Short Rib (or Lamb) Tortilla Soup with Pasilla Chile, Cilantro and Feta

Other Desserts

Mexican Chocolate Sauce

Other Desserts

Churros (and Churro Bites)

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ices and Ice Creams

Mexican Chocolate Champurrado Ice Cream

Chilaquiles

Butternut Chilaquiles with Chard, Goat Cheese and Chipotle

Chilaquiles

Green Chilaquiles

Fish

Black Cod Al Pastor

Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Poblano Chile and Caramelized Onion

Tacos

Spicy Yucatecan Beef “Salad” Tacos

Tacos

Crispy Scallop Taquitos

Tacos

Grilled Swordfish Tacos with Molcajete Salsa

Tacos

Chipotle-Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos with Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa

Tacos

Tacos of Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Chorizo Dressing

Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

Tacos

Chicken a la Veracruzana Tacos

Tacos

Ground Lamb Tacos, Arabes Style

Tacos

“North of the Border” Tacos

King Crab Salad Tacos

Tacos

BLT Tacos with Green Chile Mayonnaise

Tacos

Green Chile Chorizo Tacos

Tacos

Green Chile Chicken Thigh Tacos

Tacos

Seared Steak Tacos with Spicy Blistered Serranos & Onions

Salsas

Rustic Roasted Tomato Salsa

Duck with Mole Verde

Other Desserts

Capirotada: Lenten Bread Pudding

Side Dishes

White Camote Mash

Pork

Red-Chile Braised Pork Belly with Greens

Other Desserts

Manjar Blanco

Tostadas

Tostadas of Octopus in Escabeche

Lamb and Goat

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Green Garlic Mojo

Chicken and Other Poultry

Slow Cooker Sous Vide Duck Breast with Black Garlic and Mango Salsa

Tacos

Fried Egg Taco with Bacon, Avocado and Hot Sauce

Seared Skirt Steak with Caramelized Onions

Tacos

Tongue and Greens Tacos

Pork

Chipotle-Glazed Pork with Persimmon Salsa

Cakes

Rhubarb and Jamaica Skillet Upside Down Cake

Tacos

Leftover Turkey Tacos with Cranberry-Chipotle Salsa

Cakes

Pepita-Mexican Chocolate Cake with Candied Ancho Chile

Tacos

Brown Butter Squash Tacos with Salsa Macha

Tacos

Scrambled Egg Tacos with Tomato-Habanero Salsa

Tacos

“Emergency” Black Bean Tacos

Soups

Banana Pepper-Leek Soup with Lima Beans and Smoked Meat

Tacos

Pork Lomitos

Pies and Tarts

Puff Pastry with Quince and Cheese

Chicken and Other Poultry

Crispy Chicken Thighs with “Creamy” Jalapeño Salsa

Fish

Grilled Fish with Habanero and Sour Orange Marinade

Pork

Stuffed Poblano with Longaniza and Tatume

Chicken and Other Poultry

Grilled Oregano Chicken

Pork

Tangy Yucatecan Grilled Pork with Roasted Onions and Fresh Garnishes

Pork

Slow Cooker Country Ribs with Fennel-Apple Slaw

Tacos

Pork Belly Tacos with Apple Guacamole

Tacos

Huitlacoche-Mushroom Tacos

Other Mariscos

Bloody Maria Coctel

Aguachiles

Scallop Aguachile

Tacos

Brussels Sprouts in Escabeche Tacos with Bacon

Pork

Achiote-Roasted Pork with Pickled Red Onions

Enchiladas

Papadzules

Tacos

Red Chile Pulled Pork Tacos

Salad Dressings

Grilled Lime Vinaigrette

Shellfish

Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp

Tacos

Street Corn and Scallop Tacos

Tacos

Grilled Black Pepper Catfish Tacos with Habanero Mayo

Tacos

Creamy Squash, Corn, Roasted Poblano & Squash Blossom Tacos

Scallops a la Diabla

Tacos

Grilled Tuna Tacos with Chipotle Mayo

Pork

Cochinita Pibil on the Grill (for 6)

Tacos

Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos with Avocado, Red-Skin Potatoes and Romaine

Shrimp a la Mexicana

Vegetable-Based

Garlicky Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Smoky Tomato-Chile Salsa

Grilled Fish a la Talla with Red Chile Adobo

Tacos

Chicken Tacos with Sorrel Salsa Verde

Tacos

Ricotta-Poblano and Greens Tacos

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Tacos

Skillet Shrimp Tacos with Adobo Verde

Tacos

Potato Tacos with Bacon, Chicharrón and Cheese

Tacos

Swiss Chard (or Spinach) Tacos with Caramelized Onion, Fresh Cheese and Red Chile

Tacos

Tacos Árabes with Cucumber Crema and Chipotle Salsa

Tacos

Sriracha-Glazed Turnips

Starters

Queso Fundido with Chorizo and Rajas

Tacos

Braised Butternut Tacos with Bacon

Tacos

Scrambled Eggs with Mexican Flavors

Other Desserts

Chocolate-Chile Frosting

Tacos

Chorizo-Potato Tacos

Chilaquiles

Hangover Brunch: Chilaquiles and Micheladas

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken in Oaxacan Yellow Mole with Green Beans and Chayote (or Potatoes)

Beef

Chipotle-Seasoned Pot Roast with Mexican Vegetables

Salads

Pickled Tomatillo Salad with Little Gem Lettuce and Pumpkin Seeds

Other Cocktails

Eggnog Liqueur

Beef

Chipotle Meatballs

Chicken and Other Poultry

Roasted Garlic Chicken With Mushrooms, Potatoes And Spinach

Cakes

Peach-Lime Skillet Cake

Chicken and Other Poultry

Beer-Glazed Beer Can Chicken

Pork

Pork Carnitas Dinner

Ices and Ice Creams

Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

Easy Fish a la Talla with Trout

Ices and Ice Creams

Chocolate-Chile Negra Modelo Ice Cream

Tacos

Napa Cabbage Salad Tacos

Yellow Mole with Grilled Fennel and Portobello Mushrooms

Salads

Grilled Chicken Salad with Rustic Guacamole, Romaine and Queso Añejo

Pork

Chorizo Rice with Lentils

Other Desserts

Coconut Bread Pudding

Side Dishes

Mexican Red Rice

Side Dishes

Cowboy Beans

Slow Cooker Lamb Barbacoa

Fish

Grilled Salmon in Toasty Peanut Salsa

Enchiladas

Roasted Tomatillo Enchiladas

Quail in Red Peanut Mole

Slow-Grilled Pork Shoulder with Ancho Barbecue Sauce

Candies

Classic Chocolate Truffles

Other Cocktails

Chocolate Cocktail

Red Chile Adobo

Corn Masa Snacks

Potato-Chorizo Sopes

GRILLED SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA HUEVONA

Other Desserts

Fresh Ricotta with Fruit, Honey and Black Pepper

Soups

Banana Pepper-Leek Soup with White Beans and Crispy Chorizo

Tostadas

Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Tostada

Grilled Chicken Escabeche Tostadas

Tostadas

Grilled Butternut Tostada

Pantry Seasonings

Salsa Negra

Snacks

Pork Belly Snack

Margaritas, Cocktails and Other Beverages

Dried Herb Salt

Garden Margarita

Margaritas

A Classic Margarita

Guacamoles

A Master Class in Guacamoles

Soups

Red Chile Shortrib Soup

Breads

Mexican Sweet Bread

Other Mariscos

Shrimp and Seafood Cocktail

Pork

Rice Costrada

Tacos

Green Chile-Braised Beef with Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

Salads

Grilled Tomato Salad with smoky knob onions, garlic chives and sesame

Shrimp Tostada with Avocado Salsa

Side Dishes

Creamy Herb Green Rice and Beans

Salsas

Roasted Eggplant Salsa with Tomato, Red Onion, and Chipotle

Tacos

Greens and Beans with Red Chile and Fresh Cheese

Side Dishes

Summer Squash with Garlic Mojo and Güero Chile

Reheating Corn Tortillas

Guacamoles

Guacamole with Bacon, Grilled Ramps (or Green Onions) and Roasted Tomatillo

Starters

Red Chile Hot Wings

Roasted Chayote with Herbs and Tofu (or Goat Cheese)

Pantry Seasonings

Green Chile Adobo

Pork

Pork with Roasted Tomatillos, Poblanos and Potatoes

Salads

Chayote Salad with Tomato and Roasted Garlic Dressing

Whole Grilled Fish with Green and Red Adobos

Starters

Red Chile-Tuna Tartare

Starters

Ricotta-Beet Spread

Salads

Roasted Sunchoke Salad with Creamy Garlic Mojo and Herbs

Guacamoles

Apple-Fennel Guacamole

Margaritas

Apple-Habanero Margarita

Pork

Spaghetti Squash “Fideos” with Chipotle, Chorizo, Crema and Avocado

Side Dishes

“Ribbon” Salad with Creamy Two-Chile Vinagreta

Chicken and Other Poultry

Grilled Roadside Chicken with Knob Onions

Pork

Cochinita Pibil from the Slow-Cooker

Starters

Grilled Asparagus with Creamy Pasilla Chile

Soups

Mustard Greens Soup with Poblano and Almond

Shellfish

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Tangy Sorrel Salsa Verde

Starters

Celery Root Pancakes with Chipotle Crema and Cilantro

Tacos

Ricotta-Poblano Tacos

Margaritas

Mango (or Peach) Basil Margarita

Guacamoles

Roasted Garlic Guacamole with Help-Yourself Garnishes

Pantry Seasonings

Spring Ramp Mojo

Chilaquiles

Topolobampo’s Chilaquiles

Salads

Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh (or Blue) Cheese, Bacon and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Xoco’s Granola

Fresh Cheeses

Oaxacan String Cheese

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Cornmeal Pancakes

Guacamoles

Toasted Pumpkinseed Guacamole

Salsas

Toasted Arbol Chile Salsa

Starters

Tequila Infused Queso Fundido

Pork

Tangy Yucatecan Grilled Pork with Roasted Onions and Fresh Garnishes

Ices and Ice Creams

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

Tamales

Sweet Corn Tamales

Other Desserts

Sweet and Savory Caramelized Papaya with Mexican Cheese

Guacamoles

Sun-Dried Tomato Guacamole

Tacos

Tacos of Garden Greens in Green Garlic Mojo

Margaritas

Summer Margarita

Salsas

Tangy Peanut-Avocado Salsa

Pork

Stuffed Cheese, Yucatan-style

Snacks

Spicy Glazed Pecans

Snacks

Spicy Caramel Corn with Almonds and Pepitas

Micheladas

Spicy Beer on the Rocks

Other Mariscos

Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and Crushed Chiles

Soups

Sopa Azteca

Soups

Sopa de Lima Clasica

Tacos

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables

Tacos

Mushroom Tacos with Onions and Garlic

Side Dishes

Smoky Pork and Sweet Potato Boudin

Side Dishes

Smoked Salmon, Mushroom and Poblano Bread Pudding

Tacos

Creamy Chicken, Greens and Roasted Poblano Tacos

Tortas

Slow-Cooked Short Rib Sandwich

Guacamoles

Simple Guacamole

Pork

Slow Cooked Pork Stew with Tomatillos, Mushrooms and Potatoes

Tacos

Shrimp Tacos with Crispy Garlic and Salsa Mexicana

Ceviches

Shrimp Ceviche Verde

Shellfish

Seared Scallops with Chorizo, Potatoes and Green Onions

Other Cocktails

Sangria Mexicana

Ceviches

Salt and Pepper Ceviche

Starters

Rustic Jicama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime

Pork

Roasted Poblanos Stuffed with Chorizo and Chayote

Salsas

Roasted Tomato-Arbol Chile Salsa

Guacamoles

Roasted Corn, Garlic and Poblano Guacamole

Starters

Ripe Plantain Empanadas with Black Bean Filling

Snacks

Rick’s Modern Mexican Bruschetta

Beef

Queso Fundido Burger

Tortas

Queso Fundido Torta

Tacos

Pork Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese

Other Desserts

Polvorones

Salsas

Orange-Tomatillo Salsa

Salsas

Pineapple-Kalamata Salsa for Grilled Fish

Lamb and Goat

Oaxacan-Style Lamb Pit Barbeque

Soups

Mushroom Soup with Roasted Tomatillos and Cactus

Chicken and Other Poultry

Milanesa de Pollo with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Tacos

Mixiotes of Woodland Mushrooms with Mojo de Ajo

Starters

Mexico City-Style Quesadillas with Cheese and Chile or Mushrooms

Other Cocktails

Mexican Snakebite with Tamarind

Snacks

Mexican “Crudite” Platter with Chamoy Dipping Sauce

Pies and Tarts

Mango Tarts

Ices and Ice Creams

Mexican Chocolate Chile Ice Cream

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Mango Stuffed French Toast

Fish

Mahi Mahi with a Seafood Mousse and Tomatillo Cream Sauce

Guacamoles

Mango Guacamole

Salad Dressings

Lime-Cilantro Vinagreta

Salsas

Salsa Huevona

Salsas

Late Summer Salsa Mexicana

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Jamaica “Flower” Cooler

Ices and Ice Creams

Ice Cream Cones

Cakes

Impossible Cake (AKA chocoflan)

Margaritas

Holiday Champagne Margarita

Margaritas

Hotel California Jamaica Margarita

Ceviches

Herb Green Ceviche

Chilaquiles

Guajillo Chilaquiles

Pies and Tarts

Guava Apple Crisp

Tacos

Grilled Pork Tacos, Pastor Flavors

Tortas

Grilled Skirt Steak or Zucchini Tortas

Lamb and Goat

Grilled Rack of Lamb with Honey Pasilla Glaze

Lamb and Goat

Grilled Lamb Chops with Salsa Macha

Starters

Grilled Pizza with Tomatillo Chicken and Red Onion

Fish

Grilled Fish with Ancho-Tamarind Sauce and Eggplant

Salads

Green Olive Dressed Salad with Mussels and Fava Beans

Pantry Seasonings

Green Garlic Mojo

Snacks

Garlicky Habanero Macadamia Nuts

Ceviches

Frontera Grill’s Now-Classic Ceviche

Snacks

Garlicky Black Pepper Tortilla Chips

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fresh Tamarind Pulp

Fresh Cheese

Other Desserts

Fresh Mango and Strawberries with Chamomile-Mezcal Sabayon

Fish

Fish Zarandeado

Margaritas

Farmers Market Strawberry Margarita

Tortas

Egg and Bacon Torta

Ceviches

Ensenada-Style Ceviche with Ginger and Soy

Chicken and Other Poultry

Duck Carnitas

Other Desserts

Crispy Yucatecan Marquesitas

Tacos

Chipotle Cream Shrimp Tacos

Other Desserts

Chocolate Chile Mousse

Snacks

Chillied Peanuts and Pumpkin Seeds

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken Pot Pie with a Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Ceviches

Carmen Ramirez’s Cebiche Verde de Sierra

Salsas

Charred Tomato-Nopal Salsa

Salads

Caesar Salad

Pies and Tarts

Caramelized Mango Tart with Mexican Chocolate and Pepitas

Margaritas

Blood Orange Margarita

Beef

“Brava” Steak

Beef

Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Shiitake Mushrooms and Swiss Chard with Guajillo Sauce

Pies and Tarts

Apple Tarts with Cajeta and Pecans

Salsas

Tomatillo Arbol Chile Salsa

Other Mariscos

Acapulco-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Tostadas

Almost Oaxacan Grilled Tostadas with Chorizo, Tangy Guacamole and Fresh Cheese

Shellfish

Achiote Seared Shrimp with Quick Habanero Pickled Onions

Condiments

Avocado-Cilantro Mayonnaise

Tamales

Basic Tamal Dough

Ceviches

Simple “Minced” Ceviche for Tostadas

Other Mariscos

Smoked Salmon and Poblano Salpicon

Side Dishes

Simple Mashed Black Beans

Shellfish

Seared Sea Scallops with Roasted Tomatillos and Green Olives

Starters

Salsa Baked Cheese

Snacks

Savory Sesame-Pepita “Cookies”

Corn Masa Snacks

Salbutes

Soups

Roasted Chile Potato Soup with Greens and Chorizo

Soups

Red Chile Seafood Soup

Starters

Ricotta-Stuffed Ancho Chiles with Red Wine Escabeche

Pork

Pork-and-Fruit Stuffed Chiles in White Walnut Sauce

Pork

Pork Chops Stuffed with Apples and Shiitake Mushrooms

Ices and Ice Creams

Pomegranate Ice Cream

Tacos

Nopal Cactus with Caramelized Onion, Guajillo Chile and Fresh Cheese

Michoacan-Style Pork Carnitas

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Mexican Spiced Coffee

Guacamoles

Luxury Guacamole Bar

Fish

Mahi Mahi a la Veracruzana

Margaritas

Honest-to-Goodness Margaritas for a Crowd

Other Cocktails

Jamaica Sangria

Fish

Grilled Yellowtail with Charred Tomato-Nopal Salsa

Starters

Grilled Mussels with Tomatillo Salsa and Cilantro

Beef

Grill-Braised Short Ribs with Arbol Chiles, White Beans, Mushrooms and Beer

Chicken and Other Poultry

Grilled Chicken with Escabeche

Ices and Ice Creams

Fruit Ice Pops

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fresh Melon Cooler

Other Desserts

Frontera’s Famous Strawberry Shortcakes

Starters

Fresh Cheese in Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Salsas

Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

Essential Preparations

Essential Simmered Tomato-Habanero Sauce

Salad Dressings

Creamy Queso Anejo Dressing

Starters

Empanadas de Picadillo

Ices and Ice Creams

Cream Cheese Ice Cream with Ate

Other Mariscos

Crab Salpicon

Tostadas

Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas

Basic Preparations

Cilantro-Scented Flour Tortillas

Side Dishes

Classic Mexican White Rice with Sweet Plantains

Salsas

Chipotle – Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Snacks

Butternut-Pecan Muffins with Brown Sugar Crumble

Pies and Tarts

Chef Margarita’s Tomatillo Tart

Chicken and Other Poultry

Chicken in Escabeche

Side Dishes

Butternut with Bacon, Tomatillo and Chipotle

Vegetable-Based

Fettuccine with Butternut Squash and Red Poblano Crema

Chicken and Other Poultry

Cazuela of Roasted Farmers Market Vegetables, Chicken and Tomatillos

Side Dishes

Budin of Local Vegetables and Mexican Crema

Soups

Kuri (or Butternut or Pumpkin) Soup with Ancho and Apple

Cakes

Pepita-Mexican Chocolate Cake

Fish

Fish in Cascabel-Tomatillo Pipian

Soups

Fish Soup with Chayote and Hoja Santa

Other Desserts

“Frozen” Pepitoria

Other Mariscos

Avocado-Dressed Shrimp a la Mexicana

Pork

Manchamanteles: Simple Red Mole with Pork, Chicken & Fruit

Other Desserts

Farmer’s Market Fruit with Warm Tequila-Lime “Espuma”

Side Dishes

Garlicky White Rice

Ices and Ice Creams

Avocado Ice

Snacks

Oaxacan-Style Peanuts with chile and garlic

Margaritas

Oaxacan Gold Margarita

Cakes

Coffee Infused Tres Leches Cake

Fresh Cheeses

Lime-Set Ricotta

Salsas

Smoky Tomatillo-Pineapple Salsa

Aguachiles

Fish in Tropical Aquachile

Fresh Cheeses

Rennet-Set Fresh Cheese

Salsas

Grilled Tomato-Poblano Rajas

Candies

Cocadas Horneadas

Pozoles

Classic White Pozole with all the Trimmings

Chicken and Other Poultry

Fire-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

Basic Preparations

Jamaica Syrup

Ices and Ice Creams

Coconut Ice

Tostadas

Grilled Tostadas with Bacon, Avocado Mayo and Heirloom Tomatoes

Fish

Trout with Chorizo, Caramelized Onions and Dark Beer

Starters

Yellow Mole Empanadas

Moles and Pipianes

Classic Red Mole

Moles and Pipianes

Susana’s Black Mole

Enchiladas

Mole Coloradito Enchiladas

Moles and Pipianes

Brothy Oaxacan Yellow Mole

Other Cocktails

Victory #9 Mezcal Cocktail

Snacks

Smoky Chipotle Cashews

Shellfish

Tangy Pasilla Shrimp

Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole with Crunchy Chicharron

Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes

Oaxacan Omelette

Fish

Fish a la Talla

Tacos

Cheesy Shrimp Tacos

Tacos

Pork Cecina Tacos

Lamb and Goat

Oaxacan Lamb Barbacoa

Adobo Marinade for Lamb Barbacoa

Other Desserts

Chocolate Tamales

Fish

Cilantro Salmon with Smoky Tomato-Habanero Lasagna

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chamomile Tea

Chicken and Other Poultry

Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Plantains

Salads

Warm Chorizo Spinach Salad

Ceviches

Warm Clam Ceviche

Yucatecan Pumpkinseed Dip

Chicken and Other Poultry

Turkey with Tomatillos, Mushrooms and Pasta Casserole

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Watermelon Cooler

Tamales

Yucatecan Tamales with Greens, Pumpkinseeds and Egg

Tostadas

Tostada Topping: Avocado-Dressed Shrimp a la Mexicana

Ceviches

Tropical Beach Ceviche

Margaritas

Topolo Margarita

Tostadas

Tostada Topping: Pickled Pigs Feet with Jalapeños and Crema

Fish

Spicy Grilled Tuna (or other fish) with Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Beef

Tenderloin Steaks with Woodland Mushrooms and Chipotle Cream

Tacos

Tuna Tacos with Jalapeño Escabeche

Tacos

Seared Duck Tacos

Pork

Slow-Roasted Pork Carnitas

Pork

Cochinita Pibil cooked in a Pit

Starters

Skirt Steak Skewers with Mexican “Chimichurri”

Tostadas

Shrimp and Avocado Tostadas with Green Ramp Mojo

Basic Preparations

Simple Syrup

Margaritas

Sparkling Ginger Margarita

Tortas

Shredded Pork Torta

Pantry Seasonings

Slow Roasted Garlic Mojo

Beef

Short Ribs Kabik

Shrimp Chiles Rellenos Grilled in Corn Husks

Side Dishes

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Other Desserts

Sweet Guava-Cream Cheese Tamales

Starters

Salsa Verde Pizza with Goat Cheese and Bacon

Tacos

Slivered Beef Tacos with Well-Browned Onions

Salsas

Salsa Mexicana

Aguachiles

Shrimp in Aguachile

Chilis

Rustic Lamb Chili with Shiitake Mushrooms

Tacos

Seared Steak Tacos with Cactus Paddles

Fish

Seared Fish Fillets in Fruity, Nutty, Garlicky Mojo

Other Mariscos

Roasted Tomato Shrimp Cocktail

Salsas

Raw Tomatillo Salsa

Soups

Roasted Poblano Gazpacho

Starters

Salsa Mac and Cheese

Pork

Pot Roasted Pork with Yellow Chiles, Plantains and Piloncillo

Essential Preparations

Red Chile Adobo Sauce

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples and Chipotle

Side Dishes

Roasted Tomato Serrano Sauce

Side Dishes

Red-Chile Slow-Cooked Fennel

Soups

Potato Leek Soup with Poblanos and Crispy Bacon

Other Mariscos

Oysters Nuevo Vallarta

Soups

Mushroom Potato Crema with Roasted Poblano

Tacos

Minced Pork with Almonds, Raisins, and Sweet Spices

Salads

Mixed Vegetable Salad with Lime Dressing

Other Cocktails

Mexican Cosmo

Ices and Ice Creams

Mango Lime Ice

Chicken and Other Poultry

Lacquered Chicken

Micheladas

Limey (+/- Spicy) Beer on the Rocks

Pies and Tarts

Mango Lime Tart

Other Cocktails

Paloma Rosa

Shellfish

Hubert Murino’s Stuffed Lobster

Shellfish

Mexican Paella with Shrimp, Mussels and Chorizo

Corn Masa Snacks

Huaraches (Oval Corn Masa Cakes) with Chorizo and Salsa

Hot Sauces

Habanero Hot Sauce

Cakes

Mexican Flourless Chocolate Cake

Other Desserts

Honey-Grilled Plantains with Toasted Pecans, Cream and Berries

Chicken and Other Poultry

Mesquite-Smoked Grilled Turkey

Chilis

Lanie’s – World’s Greatest Chili

Starters

Luxurious Rustic Griddle-Baked Quesadillas

Salads

Heirloom Tomato “Carpaccio” with Tomatillo Salad, Avocado and Fresh Herbs

Fish

Grilled Salmon and Potatoes with Mojo de Ajo

Fish

Grill-Roasted Rainbow Trout with Cilantro-Horseradish Aioli and Zucchini Mash

Guacamoles

Grilled Garlic and Orange Guacamole

Shellfish

Grilled Lobster with Smoky Garlic Mojo

Fish

Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Adobado

Beef

Grilled Short Ribs with Chipotle & Honey

Chicken and Other Poultry

Grilled Ancho Chicken

Lamb and Goat

Roasted Leg of Lamb in Pasilla-Black Olive Sauce

Pork

Green Chile Chorizo

Cakes

Grilled Cornmeal Poundcake

Snacks

Garlicky Popcorn with Mexican Queso Añejo

Shellfish

Grilled Shrimp with Yellow Mole

Chilis

Frontera’s Award Winning Chili with Negra Modelo

Ices and Ice Creams

Fresh Prickly Pear Ice

Starters

Green Queso Fundido

Ices and Ice Creams

Fresh Lime Ice with Berries

Shellfish

Garlicky Linguine with Seared Shrimp, Chipotle and Queso Anejo

Starters

Fresh Cheese with Papaya-Chipotle Salsa

Other Mariscos

Devilish Shrimp

Starters

Dzik

Tostadas

Fish Tostadas with Toasty Baja-Style Mojo de Ajo

Other Desserts

Flan de Cafe

Tortas

Crispy Chicken Torta

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fresh Limeade

Soups

Dark Chile Shrimp Soup with Epazote

Margaritas

Easy Old Fashioned Margarita

Ices and Ice Creams

Coconut Ice with Jamaica Syrup

Pork

Classic Pork Picadillo-Stuffed Chiles in Tomato Broth

Basic Preparations

Corn Tortillas

Candies

Chocolate Truffles with Anejo Tequilla and Chipotle

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Especiales Tacuba Style

Basic Preparations

Flour Tortillas

Tacos

Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos

Tacos

“Chilied” Shrimp Tacos

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles for a Crowd

Chicken and Other Poultry

“Capered” Chicken

Starters

Cheese-Stuffed, Bacon-Crusted Shrimp

Beef

Burritos with Spicy Shredded Jerky

Condiments

Chipotle Peanut Salsa for Grilled Vegetables

Condiments

Chipotle Steak Sauce

Beef

Braised Short Ribs with Arbol Chiles, White Beans, Mushrooms and Beer

Margaritas

Champagne Margarita

Side Dishes

Cauliflower Gratin

Other Mariscos

Chilled Shrimp and Crab a la Veracruzana

Snacks

Cheese Chicharron

Pies and Tarts

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Other Cocktails

Cafe Tacuba Cocktail

Snacks

Chipotle Roasted Peanuts

Starters

Bacon with Carmelized Onion and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Queso Fundido

Breads

Day of the Dead Bread

Tacos

Potato and Greens Tacos with Toasted Red Chile

Tamales

Yucatecan “Pudding” Tamales with Achiote and Chicken

Pork

Cochinita Pibil on the grill (for a crowd)

Pies and Tarts

Yucatan-Style Fresh Coconut Pie

Tortas

Xoco’s Mushroom Torta

Pork

Yucatecan Black Bean Dinner

Starters

Wild Mushroom Queso Fundido

Ices and Ice Creams

White Chocolate Xtabentun Ice Cream

Ices and Ice Creams

Watermelon-Raspberry Ice

Soups

Watercress Soup

Other Cocktails

Watermelon Mojito

Villa Vera’s Banana Daiquiri

Tostadas

Tostada Topping: Beef and Potato Salad with Smoky Chipotle

Chicken and Other Poultry

Tomatillo Chicken with Chayote and Shiitake Mushrooms

Fish

Toni Sobel’s Spicy Fish in a Packet

Rustic Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Avocado