La Piña en la Cocina

Embracing my Mexican heritage and sharing all the wonderful flavors, colors and foods I grew up with. Join me on this journey as I also learn new foods and cooking techniques. Dedicated to my parents Ramiro and Blanca.

Chile Puya Tomatillo Salsa

top view of salsa in a Mexican bowl with cilantro garnish

This salsa prepared with chile puya and tomatillos is currently my favorite salsa! It has a nice bite, but it is not overly spicy. I like spicy though, so it may be spicy for your taste. You can add less chile puya or mix in some chile guajillo to yield a more mild salsa. Big thank you to my friends Santiago and Patty for sharing this delicious salsa combination with me! Write It Down! How many times have you wished you would have written down a recipe that you created and didn't? I ...

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Frijoles Charros Borrachos!(Drunken Beans)

Frijoles charros borrachos or drunken beans, as my friend Jaime called them! Lol! His eyes would light up whenever I mentioned I would be preparing drunken beans! He loves them. This is a kicked up ...

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chile puya salsa in a bowl with spoon

Chile Puya-Guajillo Salsa

Chile puya-guajillo salsa! Yet, another winning combination to add to your salsa recipes! Today I will share with you a few tricks to achieve a better tasting red chile salsa. But, ...

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Cinnamon Vanilla Bundt Cake With Glaze

Cinnamon vanilla bundt cake! You had me at cinnamon vanilla! I literally took my recipe for mantecadas, doubled it and slightly adjusted the ingredients for this cake! Keep It Short and ...

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