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.

Beef Taco Bake! Tacos de Picadillo!

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think beef taco? Seasoned ground beef in a crunchy taco shell? If you grew up in a Mexican American home, it may not be the case. Lol! When I think beef tacos, I imagine carne deshebrada(shredded beef) or cachete de res(beef cheek). My first introduction to the popular Americanized Mexican crunchy beef taco was when I was about 12 years old. It was at a neighbors home, who were not of Mexican descent, that introduced me. I immediately ...

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Tinga de Res-Shredded Beef In A Chipotle Salsa

This recipe for tinga de res could not get any easier! It does require  some prep ahead for the shredded beef. But after that, the recipe comes together so quickly.  This recipe was adapted form Chef Yuri de Gortari. When I am looking for a true source of authentic Mexican recipes, he is one of the first people I turn to. Most often tinga is served on tostadas. It comes garnished with lettuce, crema, queso  and avocado. On this day, I found myself with this delicious tinga de ...

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Beef Taco Bake! Tacos de Picadillo!

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think beef taco? Seasoned ground beef in a crunchy taco shell? If you grew up in a Mexican American home, it may not be the case. Lol! When I think ...

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Arroz Verde. Cilantro Rice

Arroz verde translates to green rice. Popular is cilantro rice which most times includes fresh lime juice. This version includes cilantro, jalapeno and lime! If cilantro is not your favorite ...

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Salpicon de Pollo- Mexican Chicken Salad

Salpicon de Pollo. Most of the time leftover chicken becomes part of a soup recipe or chicken salad. Not just any chicken salad, but salpicon de pollo! The word salpicon, in this instance, refers to ...

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Oven Roasted Mole Chicken Wings

Chicken and mole go hand in hand. Mole chicken wings? Yes! Absolutely, yes! I will be the first one to confess that I do love fried chicken wings. But in an attempt to find a somewhat healthier ...

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Caldo de Papa Con Queso (Potato Soup)

Potato soup with Mexican flavors. Caldo (soup) is in high demand with the chilly temperatures. At this moment I am coming to you from California. I am preparing a big pot of caldo de pollo(chicken ...

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Gelatina Mosaico. Mosaic Gelatin Mold

This recipe for gelatina(gelatine) is pretty straight forward. I guarantee if you show up with this dessert, it will be a favorite! I have to admit that the first time I attempted this gelatina ...

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How To Prepare Chile Oil

How To Prepare Chile Oil (Mild Salsa Macha)

How does one prepare chile oil? It's much easier than you think. Chile oil consist of dried chiles and oil. You can add garlic, oregano, seeds, nuts or vinegar. I have tried all of the above. It's an ...

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Tamal de Fresa. Strawberry Tamal

Tamal de Fresa. Strawberry Tamal Recipe.

Tamal de fresa? Strawberry tamal? That's exactly what I said when I first heard of them. In all honesty, I was a bit intimidated when I saw a pink tamal, lol! My first thoughts were to try and find a ...

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