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Mexican & Latin-inspired recipes & comfort food

Homestyle Mexican Recipes

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, founder of Muy Bueno and Mexican cookbook author, photographed in her Colorado kitchen developing authentic Mexican recipes.

homemade chile rellenos on a paper towel lined baking sheet.

homemade marranitos of differing sizes on a grey slate surface.

closeup shot of carne asada salad in a terracotta serving bowl.

MEXICAN FALL FAVORITES

Authentic Birria Recipe (Birria de Res – Slow Cooker)

Red Chicken Pozole (Pozole Rojo de Pollo)

Albondigas Soup (Caldo de Albóndigas)

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

Popular Mexican Food Recipes

Authentic Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Pork Tamales Recipe (Authentic Tamales Rojos)

Chicken Tinga Recipe (Tinga de Pollo)

Authentic Birria Recipe (Birria de Res – Slow Cooker)

Mexican-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes

Pavo Enchilado (Mexican Roast Turkey)

Pork Tamales Recipe (Authentic Tamales Rojos)

Easy Baked Pumpkin Empanadas

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip with Cream Cheese (Sweet & Spicy Holiday Appetizer)

Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini with Corn)

Homemade Green Chile Salsa Recipe

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Mexican cookbook author and founder of Muy Bueno, wearing an orange dress and holding a traditional molcajete beside a colorful Mexican fiesta tablescape.

I’m Yvette

I’m a native Texan, born and raised in El Paso. I currently live in the beautiful state of Colorado with my husband and two children. Join me as I share cherished family Mexican recipes and embrace my culture through food, fiestas, and family life.

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Mexican Desserts

Basic Sopaipilla Recipe (New Mexican Sopapillas)

Mexican Buñuelos (Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Fritters)

Empanadas de Camote (Sweet Potato Empanadas)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Biscochos (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

Authentic Mexican Marranitos (Piggy Pan Dulce)

Tamales

Pork Tamales Recipe (Authentic Tamales Rojos)

Tamal Dough with Masa Harina (Easy Recipe)

Masa For Tamales (Easy Tamal Dough)

Instant Pot Tamales (With Pork & Roasted Green Chiles)

Taco Recipes

Mexican Picadillo Tacos (Tacos de Picadillo)

Authentic Birria Recipe (Birria de Res – Slow Cooker)

Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)

Easy Steak Fajitas (Flank Steak Fajitas)

LatesT Posts

Ensalada de Aguacate (Mexican Avocado Salad)

Mom’s El Paso–Style Texas Potato Salad (With Mustard, Eggs & Pickles)

Crispy Cheese Carne Asada Tacos

Puerto Rican Flan (Baked Custard)

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Conserva de Calabaza (Mexican Pumpkin Puree Recipe)

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My Books

Fiestas

Mexican Recipes for Celebrating

Muy Bueno

Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor

Latin Twist

Traditional & Modern Cocktails

Popular Mexican Warm Drinks

Mexican Atole de Vainilla with Masa Harina

Champurrado (Thick Mexican Chocolate Drink)

Atole de Avena (Oatmeal Drink)

Ponche Navideño (Mexican Christmas Fruit Punch)

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Café de Olla (Mexican Spiced Coffee)

Essential Mexican Ingredients & Techniques

What is Canela? All About Mexican Cinnamon

What Is Mexican Oregano? All About This Delicious Mexican Herb

What is a Palote? (Mexican Rolling Pin)

Anaheim Chile Guide

Favorite Sauces & Salsas

Chile de Arbol Salsa

Salsa Verde (Mexican Tomatillo Salsa)

Escabeche (Pickled Jalapeños)

Easy Jalapeño Pepper Jelly (Pectin Free)

MExican Sides

Frijoles de la Olla

Arroz Mexicano (Authentic Mexican Rice)

Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini with Corn)

Rajas con Crema (Roasted Poblanos in Cream)

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Tamales

I hope this video inspires you to make homemade tamales.

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