Kate Ramos

1 week ago | holajalapeno.com | Kate Ramos

When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few dishes are as beloved as carnitas—Mexico’s version of tender, crispy, and flavorful pork confit. This traditional carnitas recipe is not just any pork carnitas recipe; it’s the real deal. Many readers have used this recipe to make tacos or tortas ahogadas. TABLE OF CONTENTS show I originally published this recipe in 2012 and have since added new photos, a how-to video and more success tips. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our affiliate policy.

2 weeks ago | holajalapeno.com | Kate Ramos

If you’ve ever been served a small bowl of tangy, crunchy pickled vegetables alongside your meal at a Mexican restaurant, you’ve likely had escabeche. This vegetable escabeche recipe is a vibrant and flavorful way to enjoy Mexican pickled vegetables at home. I originally published this recipe in 2011 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and more success tips. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our affiliate policy.

3 weeks ago | holajalapeno.com | Kate Ramos

Here’s a roundup of my 8 favorite easy and quick Mexican zucchini recipes, featuring zucchini tacos, flautas, calabacitas con queso, soups, and more. Let’s dive in! TABLE OF CONTENTS show This post may contain affiliate links. Read our affiliate policy. Zucchini, or “calabacitas” in Spanish, is a staple in Mexican cuisine and can be transformed into a variety of delicious dishes.

1 month ago | holajalapeno.com | Kate Ramos

This Mexican purslane recipe is a testament to the beauty of Mexican cuisine, where even the simplest ingredients—like verdolagas (purslane)—can be transformed into something extraordinary. Don’t forget the warm tortillas! This post may contain affiliate links. Read our affiliate policy. If you’ve ever wandered through farmers markets or noticed a “pesky weed” growing in your garden, you might have stumbled upon purslane, or portulaca oleracea.

1 month ago | holajalapeno.com | Kate Ramos

There’s something magical about a taco recipe that’s simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. These new potato and chard tacos are all that and more. I originally published this recipe in 2011 and have since added new photos, a video and more helpful success tips. This post may contain affiliate links. Read our affiliate policy. Inspired by family meals we used to whip up between shifts when I was a sous chef, these tacos are quick to make, satisfying without being heavy, and budget-friendly.