La Piña en la Cocina

Chuletas Al Pastor (Marinated Pork Chops)

January 8, 2019

Chuletas al pastor is a quick way to enjoy the flavors of al pastor in a pork chop! Keep on reading below! One of my most popular recipes on my blog is tacos al pastor. I have prepared it in the oven and on the stove top. I haven't grilled it yet and I can't believe that I haven't! In my mind, pork and pineapple just compliment each other. Then add in spicy, smoky flavors and it's so delicious! Click the links below to see the other ways I have prepared and presented ...

Corn Tortillas- Getting Back To Your Roots

January 2, 2019

Today's blog post subject is about corn tortillas. Corn tortillas? Haven't I exhausted that subject on my blog already? Lol! No! I could talk about this subject in length, but I won't. Growing up ...

Scallop Aguachile

December 29, 2018

Scallop aguachile. Two words I enjoy separately, but love together! Fresh sea scallops sliced thin and quickly cooked in a garlic, lime and chile serrano mix. It's not for everyone, but for ...

Braised Beef Tongue (Lengua de Res)

December 28, 2018

The first time I had to cook beef tongue on my own was quite the experience! I can happily say that I have prepared beef tongue several times since that day. Every time I do though, I know ...

Buñuelos de Viento

December 11, 2018

Buñuelos de viento are a fried batter in which a special metal mold attached to a metal rod is used. The metal mold is cured ahead of time and then heated in oil before being dipped into the buñuelo ...

Pork Roast Recipes (Carnitas, Chicharron and Guisados)

December 8, 2018

Pork roast recipes! Where do I even begin? First recipes that comes to mind? Chile colorado, pork tamales, pozole and carnitas! I am sure this happens to you to. You see a beautiful pork butt/shoulder ...

Chicken Pozole (Pozole Verde de Pollo)

December 3, 2018

Chicken pozolé, my second favorite of the pozolé recipes. My first experience with pozolé was the more traditional red chile pork pozolé. To be honest, it was my oldest sister who introduced it to our ...

Adobo Marinated Turkey (Pavo Adobado)

November 19, 2018

Adobo marinated turkey or pavo adobado, in Spanish, is my Mexican twist on traditional roasted turkey! For today's blog post, I took all the foods that I especially enjoy on Thanksgiving and ...