Mexican Recipes
What Are Carnitas?
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Carnitas, which translates to “little meats” in Spanish, is a beloved dish from Mexican cuisine that holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers. Known for its tender, juicy texture and rich, savory flavor, carnitas ...
Crab vs. Lobster: A Seafood Showdown
Whether you’re dining seaside or preparing an elegant dinner at home, crab and lobster are two types of seafood that often vie for the spotlight on your plate. While these two crustaceans may share some similarities, they bring distinct flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits to the table. Let’s dive into the details to help you choose your next seafood delight.
An Ode to Nachos
I love nachos. Most people I know love nachos. Nachos are simple, but they host multiverses of possibilities. When you mention the dish, memories pile atop one another: summer parties in the cul-de-sac, the neon yellow cheese glow in the bleachers, salty fingers at the movie theater. Nachos are a shimmery food; almost anyone can ...
Leftover Turkey Carnitas Tacos Recipe
This recipe turns leftover Thanksgiving turkey into Mexican-inspired carnitas. Find out how to upcycle more leftovers — stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin — as part of the series. Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)Active Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: For the carnitas: 1 lb leftover turkey, bone-in and dark meat preferred 1 large ...
How to Make Soup: The Ultimate Guide
It may seem intimidating at first, but making soup at home is one of the easiest ways to incorporate lots of flavorful, nutritious ingredients into one satisfying meal. If you’ve got a few hearty vegetables, a package of meat or legumes, and some fragrant aromatics lying around, you’ve got just about everything you need to ...
Meet the Mother and Daughter Team Behind Mexican Food Brand Saucy Lips
Saucy Lips, a mother-daughter-founded Mexican sauce brand, combines the thoughtful, traditional recipes of their Mexican heritage with wholesome ingredients and modern, health-conscious touches. We spoke to Saucy Lips founders Natalia and her mother, Gabriela, about their inspiration behind creating a food brand, their thoughts on sharing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as a family, ...
This Beloved (and Affordable) Mexican Dish Makes the Best Leftovers
Everyone should have one of those back-pocket recipes that’s quick to put together, made with pantry staples you almost always have on hand, and stick-to-your-ribs satisfying.
Low-Waste Pulled Chicken Tacos Recipe
It’s better to toss your food scraps in the compost bin than the trash, but what’s even better than that? Repurposing them into dinner.
Try Plant-Based Celebrity Chef Charity Morgan’s Nacho Average Nachos Recipe
Imagine a plate of nachos: the tower of chips is smothered in homemade queso, flavored with smoky chipotle chiles, and finished with a colorful array of toppings. It’s messy, decadent, and totally delicious. Now, imagine those same nachos are completely vegan. For a dish so satisfying, so loaded with complex flavors and crunchy, creamy, even ...
How to Make Plant-Based Mexican Food at Home with Jocelyn Ramirez
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today, we’re talking with Jocelyn Ramirez, a plant-based chef, author, and founder of Todo Verde, a plant-based mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. She’s sharing about the role cooking plays in her ...
Chicken Tinga Tacos
When weeknights call for high flavor and low effort, Instant Pot Chicken Tinga is the move. In Chef Megan Mitchell‘s version, chicken thighs pressure-cook with tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and smoky chipotle until shreddably tender—then the saucy tinga gets piled into taco shells or jicama “tortillas” with fresh toppings. It’s mostly hands-off, clocks in under ...
11 Mexican Superfoods You Need Right Now
Torie Borrelli is an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist (NC), trained chef specializing in healing foods that decrease inflammation, and creator of The Vida Well. Her newest cookbook, The Mexican Keto Cookbook, offer more than 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory grounded in Mexican tradition. Today, she writes about the 11 Mexican superfoods everyone should have in their kitchen.
Taking the Fear out of Fat: Why High-Fat Mexican Cuisine May Actually Be Good for You
Torie Borrelli is an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist (NC), trained chef specializing in healing foods that decrease inflammation, and creator of The Vida Well. Her newest cookbook, The Mexican Keto Cookbook, offer more than 100 low-carb, high-fat, anti-inflammatory grounded in Mexican tradition. Today, she writes about the ins and outs of a Mexican Keto diet.
Easy, Homemade Gluten-Free Tortilla Recipe
[schema description]There’s something almost magical about the flexibility of a tortilla—soft, foldable, a perfect vessel for fillings—and now, you don’t have to lean on wheat to enjoy it. This homemade gluten-free tortilla recipe uses cassava flour, coconut milk, coconut oil, and water to recreate that tortilla texture without gluten. Because cassava is a naturally grain-free ...
Chicken and Jalapeño Nachos Recipe
[schema description]Here’s a snack that’ll score big points with hungry fans. Loaded nachos are everything you want in a game night party bite! Grain-free tortilla chips make a base that’s topped with all the fixins—shredded chicken, black beans, cilantro, lime crema, and even quick-pickled jalapeños that’ll spice up every bite. [/schema]
The Best Guacamole Recipe + 20 Ways to Use Avocado
We’re hooked on this buttery green fruit that’s the perfect addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even baked goods. Every avocado offers vitamins and minerals—like potassium, folate, and vitamin K, to name a few—plus monounsaturated fats that’ll help you feel full. We’ve got all the details on what to look for, how to ripen avocados ...
Salted Mexican Chocolate Pie With Cinnamon Cereal Crust Recipe
[schema description]Here’s an unexpected way to satisfy your sweet tooth: velvety, spiced-and-salted Mexican chocolate pie cradled in a cinnamon cereal crust. Although it tastes rich, this dessert possesses an airy texture that will leave you feeling light.[/schema]
The Best Vegan Nachos Recipe
Nachos get a total makeover with this plant-powered twist: instead of tortilla chips and dairy-laden cheese, this recipe transforms leafy greens into crispy chips and uses a creamy, cashew-based “queso.” The result? A snack (or meal) that’s crunchy and wholesome, proving vegan and gluten-free eating doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or fun. By using crisped kale, ...
Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle-Lime Slaw Recipe
[schema description]Celebrate Taco Tuesday—or any day really—with fiesta-ready shrimp tacos topped with a creamy chipotle-lime slaw and fresh avocado. Always a crowd-pleaser![/schema]
Easy One-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup (That Makes Tons of Leftovers)
Cooking up one-pot meals is one of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to eat well. All you need is one pot and a bunch of flavorful ingredients—let it all simmer while you kick back and relax.
Sriracha Salmon Tacos With Mango Salsa Recipe
[schema description]Spicy enough to fit on the menu of any taqueria, yet mild enough to appeal to even non-adventurous eaters, these sriracha salmon tacos are bound to become a favorite. A garlic-chile marinade brings the heat, while fresh mango-avocado salsa has just enough sweetness to cool down the tastebuds. And they come together in just 25 minutes! [/schema]
11 Genius Low-Carb Substitutes for Paleo Pizza, Tortillas, Rice and More
Chips, fries, bread, rice, noodles. Sometimes it seems like all the things you crave are the same items the Paleo diet prohibits!
Three Nacho Plates You’ve NEVER Seen Before
When it comes to nachos, we don’t mess around. Here’s not one, not two, but three different plates of Thrive Market–style ’chos that’ll satisfy every kind of party guest—from gluten-free folks to vegetarians.
Spice Up Your Life With Maca Mexican Hot Chocolate
[schema description]Spices and butterscotch-like maca powder add new dimension to this zesty hot drink. Drink this extra dark hot chocolate first thing in the morning for an energy boost, or enjoy as a mid-afternoon treat.[/schema]