I am still trying to process the fact that a month ago I was living in Mexico. I am sure that as the years pass I’ll realize I learned more and different things than I think now, but it will take time to sufficiently reflect on my experience.
I have barely had a second to really think about it and I’m lucky enough to have Daniel coming to visit in about a week so Mexico is coming to me!
I can confidently say that I pushed my boundaries when it came to making Mexican food in my kitchen and I want to reflect on some of that food today. In January, I started a weekly series called Fiesta Fridays that lasted until the end of my time in Oaxaca. During the series, I took some of my favorite Mexican recipes and made them healthier (with the exception of a few that just had to stay decadent). I’m so glad I have this long list of recipes under my belt so I can make the food I miss the most now that I am back in Philadelphia.
The picture above has some of the fan favorite recipes that you all loved the most!
From top left (clockwise): Horchata Smoothie, Triple Coconut Bars, Guacamole Two Ways, Mexican Lime Icebox Cake
Two other favorites were the Classic Horchata and Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake.
My very first Fiesta Friday recipe was a simple one: Mexican Molletes. If you have no clue what these are then stop what you’re doing, read the recipe, and make those babies. I promise you will LOVE them! It’s a perfect go-to meal when you’re starving and have no idea what to make. You can use canned beans, your favorite salsa, whatever cheese you have on hand and you’ll have lunch or dinner in a flash! That easy.
In case you missed a Fiesta Friday recipe, I thought it would be helpful to roundup all the recipes here:
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- Strawberry Jalapeño Guacamole
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- Mango Guacamole
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- Skinny Queso Fundido
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- Spring Citrus Salad with Honey Mint Vinaigrette
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- Classic Mexican Enfrijoladas
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- Huevos Rancheros with a Savory Cornbread Pancake
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- Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake
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- Quick Tortilla Soup
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- Molletes
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- Ponche (Hot Fruit Punch)
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- Lightened Up Coconut Caramel Flan
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- Vampire Juice
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- Classic Horchata
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- Fluffy Whole Wheat Horchata Pancakes
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- Horchata Smoothie
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- Mexican Lime Icebox Cake
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- Lime Creamsicle Pop (Paleta)
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- Red Salsa Chilaquiles
Which recipe are you going to make first?! Make sure you take a picture and tag me on Instagram or Twitter @24carrotlife or #24carrotlife!
What a fabulous looking round up! One recipe is better than the next… PINNING!
Thanks, Becca! So glad you like them and I hope you get to try a few soon.
So jealous you got to spend so much time in Mexico! These recipes all look great- will definitely keep them in mind next time I’m feeling like making Mexican food 🙂
It was probably the best place to be for recipe inspiration. Thanks Genevieve!
These are all beautiful! Thanks for sharing them in a roundup so I can catch up on the ones I missed.
I love the roundup .. especially the salsa verde chicken enchilada bake. That’s my kind of recipe!
I would love to be able to spend some time in Mexico to learn more about Mexican cuisine! These recipes look so yummy, Katie!
Your salsa verde enchilada bake looks SO good! Going to have to put that on my to-try list!
It’s so easy too, Emily!
I started opening up every recipe then gave up and just pinned this page… these all look AMAZING, can’t wait to try a few!
Haha love it. Now they’re all together so you can come back whenever you get some time to try a recipe or two!
Love mexican food. Thanks for the ideas.