La Piña en la Cocina

Hibiscus Sangrita

May 2, 2019

Hibiscus sangrita paired with tequila reposado is a delicious way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends. The flavors of this, made from scratch, sangrita include fresh tomatoes, chile piquin, hibiscus, fresh orange and lime juice. With an extra kick from some Mexican hot sauce!This recipe for sangrita has been on the back burner for a few years. The traditional store bought sangrita, I remember my parents enjoying, is not available where I live. And since I have been on a hibiscus kick ...

Spicy Chorizo and Shrimp

April 28, 2019

Spicy chorizo and shrimp? Yes, please! In my opinion, you add a tasty pork with fat like chorizo or bacon, it's going to be delicious.Before I go any further with this post about this ...

Pork Tacos

April 23, 2019

Pork Tacos! Whether is carnitas, pibil, chile colorado or chicharron, I love them all! A couple years back I learned to cook pork belly. It definitely makes for some delicious pork tacos. The oven ...

Carlota de Limon Con Coco (Lemon and Coconut Dessert)

April 22, 2019

Carlota de limon con coco combines fresh lemon juice, sweetened milk and cookies! Yes! You had me at lemon! Oh, then add some creamed coconut into the mix and I am very happy. I believe I was eating ...

Enchiladas Suizas (Chicken Enchiladas)

April 17, 2019

Enchiladas suizas, tacos al pastor and tacos arabe are just a few of the popular and traditional Mexican dishes that were influenced by different cultures that immigrated into Mexico.How do ...

Shrimp and Rice Tamal

April 2, 2019

Shrimp and rice go together so well. I was inspired to prepare this tamal when watching a Facebook live from a restaurant in Los Angeles. The chef was featuring the dishes for a special event that ...

Fideo Con Camaron (Pasta with Shrimp)

March 30, 2019

Fideo con camaron! Vermicelli-style pasta with shrimp, fideo with chicken, fideo with vegetables, soupy fideo or fideo seco! I will take it in any of those varieties as long as it's a big bowl! Sopa ...

Chicharron in Salsa Verde

March 25, 2019

Chicharron in salsa verde? Or chicharron in salsa roja? I am not fussy! I will take some of each! This version of chicharron in salsa verde is super easy. Especially if you are in the habit of ...