Recipe: Roasted Potato Tacos with Creamy Cilantro, Jalapeno, Garlic Dressing How long does it take? 15 minutes prep; 30-40 minutes cooking Category: Vegetarian Name: Taylor Why is it a favorite meal? These quick and hearty potato tacos are incredibly satisfying at the end of a long day. Plus, the work involved is minimal, so I'm able to take care of other chores while the potatoes roast in the oven. More

Recipe: "Planned" Leftover Burritos How long does it take? 10 min prep, 20 min cook Category: Omnivore Name: Jessica Why is it a favorite meal? I can change it based on my mood, what I have on hand, and who is eating it. More

We have a serious soft spot for taquitos or rolled tacos. There's just something about their extra crunchy ends and tender meat filling with that little burst of spice and lime that gets us every time. They freeze well and are the perfect cure for late night munchies, hang overs, quick lunches and simple dinners. More

September always feels like a busy time of year. School is back in session, and the busyness of fall replaces the more leisurely pace of summer. We're always looking for some good quick meals this time of year. So we are going to focus on fast, easy, and healthy weeknight meals all month. In fact, we have a contest coming up with some serious prizes to be won — stay tuned for details! And for right now, here's a favorite fast weeknight meal of our own. More

Last week's post on aguas frescas gave us a mean craving for Mexican-style horchata, a refreshing drink made with rice, cinnamon, and sugar. We decided to try making a batch at home and wound up making three, each with a different type of rice... More

Name: Gabriela
Location: New York City, New York
How are you staying cool? Sweating it out with a spicy salsa that doesn't require us to roast any ingredients! More

Sweet corn is the perfect thing to eat right now - seasonal, fresh and perfect with almost nothing added to it. But just in case you're ready for something new, let's load it up with lots of rich and delicious toppings. What do you say? You may be familiar with elote, a Mexican sweet corn treat. If not, allow us to introduce you ... More

It's a familiar and welcome sight at farmers' markets and street fairs around Southern California and other places with Latin American communities: the aguas frescas vendor with jars of cool, colorful beverages made from fruits and flowers like watermelon, tamarind, hibiscus, and lime. Do you have a favorite flavor? Have you made agua fresca at home? More

Among the summer treats we found at the Barnsdall Art Park market this week were sweet corn and fresh nopales, or prickly pear cactus paddles. We picked up a few ears and pads and when we got home, they went straight to the grill and into a salad. More

Yesterday, we asked about eating spicy food in hot weather, and some of you mentioned dishes that are both heating and cooling, such as fruit sprinkled with chile powder. We just tried a recipe for a frozen version of this popular Mexican combination. More