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.

Chiltomate Salsa

top view chiltomate salsa

Chiltomate? Chile and tomato together is chiltomate! I enjoy all kinds of salsa, but I tend to favor the flavors of this zesty blend! I take my salsa making pretty serious, lol! Are you too afraid to try habanero? I used to feel the same way! Until I tried it for the first time and fell in love with the flavor. The heat wasn't as bad as I thought. I seriously have eaten serrano and jalapeno peppers with way more heat. On occasion that does happen. If it makes you feel better, you can ...

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top view of queso in salsa verde

Queso In Salsa Verde!

Sometimes recipe post just fall into place like this one for queso in salsa verde. This is in my top three favorite brunch recipes! All I was missing was a sunny side up egg in the center of my plate. ...

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Close up of pork ribs with cactus in salsa verde plated. Rice and black beans on the side of ribs

Pork Ribs With Cactus In Salsa Verde

Pork ribs, costillas de cerdo. Cactus, mmmm! Nopalitos! Simmerring low and slow in freshly prepared salsa verde! If you are patient and can wait, that meat will practically fall off the bone. If you ...

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pork pibil hot in the pressure cooker with banana leaves

Pressure Cooker Pork Pibil

Pressure cooker pork pibil! That's what I am talking about! I love cochinita pibil, but hesitate waiting nine hours for the oven roasted method. Before you ask, yes, this pork pibil recipe can be ...

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seafood soup in a large deep bowl with bowls of garnish and bread on the table

Caldo Siete Mares(Seafood Soup)

Caldo siete mares translates to soup seven oceans. I am not an authority on everything Mexican food. Simply a cook who is passionate about Mexican food and it's delicious ingredients! Although I did ...

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top view of salsa in a Mexican bowl with cilantro garnish

Chile Puya Tomatillo Salsa

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 ...

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