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.

Chilaquiles Rojos Con Camaron~ Zesty Shrimp Chilaquiles

If it were up to me, I seriously could eat Chilaquiles everday! Hearty, thick,  homemade corn tortilla chips tossed in a warm salsa and topped with a little crumbled mexican cheese and crema. Simply delicious. They can easily be served any time of day. Top with an over easy egg, instant brunch. Or toss is some shredded chicken, a layer of good melting cheese and you have a tasty and filling lunch or dinner. No need for any sides with this dish because it's all about the toppings and layers ...

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Pollo Al Horno. Oven Roasted Chicken

Roasted chiucken in pieces on cutting board

This recipe for pollo asado(oven roasted chicken) is good for any night of the week! It can be as simple or as fancy as you like. On taco night simply serve it with flour or corn tortillas and your favorite salsa. For a more sit down dinner, serve with roasted vegetables and a salad. Delicious both ways! Chicken Dinner Tonight! My followers ask often for new ways to prepare chicken. Chicken is fairly inexpensive and kid friendly in most cases. This could also be prepared on your ...

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Puffy Tacos!Easy Chicken in Salsa!

Puffy tacos? What exactly is a puffy taco? The first time I heard of these tasty tacos was on a trip to San Antonio, Texas. Everything Tex Mex and more is what you will experience while in Texas and ...

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Three stuffed gorditas plated with Cacique products

Bean, Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Gorditas

With everyone cooking at home more than ever, I've partnered with Cacique® one of the country's top authentic Mexican food brands, to show you how you can create authentic Mexican meals using the ...

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Pickled Red Onions-Curtido in a bowl

Pickled Red Onions-Curtido

As simple as pickled red onions may look, it one of the most requested recipes when posted in one of my food photos. Many refer to these as curtido, in Spanish. I have lost count how many times I ...

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Flan on Mexican platter

Flan Recipe!

Who doesn't love flan? This is not a dessert that mom prepared, but yet I grew up knowing about it. It is popular through out all of Latin America. This flan recipe could not get any easier. ...

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Top view beef picadillo with rice and beans on mexican plate

Beef Picadillo with Vegetables

Beef picadillo was my favorite, as a kid, and still my favorite meal that reminds me of home. Simple ground beef with vegetables cooked in a freshly blended tomato puree. It does't get any easier. ...

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Top view shrimp aguachile with sliced avocado and tostadas

Chile Piquin Aguachile

Two of my favorite ingredients are, chile piquin and shrimp! What is chile piquin aguachile? Chile piquin is one of the smallest Mexican chile peppers and one of the spiciest. It's is used in it's ...

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