Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros

Slow Cooker Frijoles Charros

I recently shared a recipe for my frijoles de la olla made in a slow cooker and was pleasantly surprised by how many people followed up letting me know that they made and loved them. This led me to believe that the 2021 Mexican food 

Lola’s Classic Refried Beans

Lola’s Classic Refried Beans

I cook beans on a regular basis, and oftentimes assume incorrectly that everybody knows how to make a good pot of frijoles. When I shared this Instagram post a few weeks ago, I was surprised by how many people were excited about my slow cooker 

Crazy for Carrots: 3 Recipes to Use Your Vitamin-Rich Carrots

Crazy for Carrots: 3 Recipes to Use Your Vitamin-Rich Carrots

Living through a pandemic has encouraged many of us go get creative in the cocina. I oftentimes find myself trying figure out what to do with a lonesome bag of carrots sitting in my crisper. While it’s easy to opt for a more versatile veggie, 

Grandma Lola’s Pineapple Coleslaw

Grandma Lola’s Pineapple Coleslaw

Many thanks to Dole and #WeAllGrow Latina Network for sponsoring this post; recipe and opinions are my own. My grandma Lola was born in California but of Mexican descent and nowhere was this more apparent than in her kitchen. For family events, which took place 

Mexican-Style Street Corn

Mexican-Style Street Corn

¿Elote o esquite? This is always the predicament I find myself in when traveling throughout Mexico. Do I want my corn on the cob or in a cup? I love both equally, and it really comes down to whether or not I’m willing to mess