Mexican quinoa and eggs ranchero: Quinoa con huevo, estilo ranchero

This protein-packed power brunch could probably be called a “deconstructed” version of Mexico’s classic huevos rancheros. In this Mexican quinoa and eggs ranchero recipe, the whole beans take the place of the refried version, and the fresh salsa is used in place of a cooked sauce. Ingredients 2 tablespoons corn oil ½ cup diced onion ½ teaspoon […]

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Mexican honey spice bundt cake: Rosca de miel y especias

This recipe is adapted from Larousse de la Cocina Mexicana by Alicia Gironella. It contains ground flax seed, an ingredient once found only in health food stores here in Mexico, but now sold in supermarkets, called semilla de linaza. If you don’t see it ground, buy the whole seeds and grind them in a spice grinder. High in Omega […]

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Scrambled eggs with sautéed chaya: Huevos revueltos con chaya / Chay-he

This is another Yucatecan favorite that makes use of leftovers from the day before. Chayas fritas from the afternoon meal are repurposed for breakfast the next day in this quick yet nourishing dish. Scramble the quantity of eggs desired, adding chayas fritas just as the eggs are beginning to set. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper […]

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