I’m thrilled to announce that yes, I’m Silvia Martinez, a contestant on “The Great American Recipe,” a new uplifting cooking competition from PBS. Today I’m going to share a few details about my adventure, and how you can watch the show. Table of Contents What is the Great American Recipe Where and when to watch the show The Great American Recipe contestants, host and judges Fun facts List of episodes What is The Great American Recipe The Great American Recipe is an eight-part cooking competition celebrating the multiculturalism that makes American food so unique. The show blends food, fami ..read more

This Red Chilaquiles recipe, a classic Mexican breakfast, features tortillas, salsa, cheese, and eggs. Learn how to make it using our step-by-step instructions and video below. Buen Provecho! What are chilaquiles? Just as French Toast solves the problem of stale bread, so do Chilaquiles solve the problem of day-old tortillas.  A basic chilaquiles recipe includes tortillas, salsa, a protein, and cheese with a sprinkling of herbs. But of course, that leaves a lot of room for experimentation. For instance, either red or green salsas work great. And while I like a sunnyside-up egg on mine, c ..read more

Known familiarly as mantecadas, you can whip up these homemade Mexican muffins in just minutes. I think, in fact, the mantecada is probably one of the easiest Mexican sweet breads to make. Crunchy on top and soft inside, learn how to make them with our step-by-step recipe and photos below. What are Mexican Mantecadas? Mexican Mantecadas are sweet muffins with a spongy consistency and a golden crust on top. They are traditionally baked in red liners. A very popular pan dulce in Mexico, you’ll likely find them in every Mexican bakery. You might even call them The Mexican Cupcake. These deliciou ..read more

This is not your ordinary spaghetti with ham and cream sauce. This spaghetti is festive, creamy, rich, ideal for your holidays and other celebrations. You have to try it! This is my mom’s recipe, she makes it every year during the holiday season. It’s so yummy and popular that she actually makes a double quantity, so everybody can have leftovers. And we have a large family. The beauty of this spaghetti with ham is that you can actually prepare it one day before or the morning of your party, which frees up your time for other activities. Just put it in the oven before serving. About the Cheese ..read more

These chicken tamales, moist and stuffed with flavorful chicken and tomatillo salsa, have everything you want in your tamales. Learn to make them with this step-by-step recipe. If you would like green tamales with chicken that do not include lard, follow this recipe here, for chile verde tamales with pork check this recipe out. This is the recipe I made with Tiffany from Tiff & Case. You can see the video of that day here. We had so much fun! Chicken Tamales Servings: approx 35 tamales (4 inches long) Ingredients 40-50 corn husks For the filling 2.5 pounds chicken breast 2 large garlic c ..read more

Follow this step-by-step Santa Claus Concha recipe and surprise your family this holiday season. Delicious for breakfast with a cup of hot chocolate, or as a dessert after dinner. What is a Concha? A concha is a very popular Mexican pan dulce. In English, it means shell because of its form and traditional decoration but you can find it in different colors and variations, like this variation called Santaconcha. Making the Santa Claus concha is not difficult, but it does require a lot of patience because you have to let the dough rest for a few hours. But I assure you, it is worth it. About the ..read more

This ginger pumpkin pie with a cookie crust is one of the first desserts we make when fall arrives. Its combination of creamy pumpkin puree with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh ginger is unmatched. Try it out! This ginger-pumpkin pie ranks as one of the easiest pies to make since it doesn’t require a mixer and the ingredients are easy to find throughout the year. Ingredients Of course, the main ingredient is the pumpkin, but the spices are what give depth to its flavor and enhance it. Pumpkin puree can be homemade or canned. I find the canned one to be about the same quality but the time savings ..read more

Day of the Dead bread. Bake your own orange-flavored, authentic, Mexican Pan de Muerto, ideal for adorning your traditional Day of the Dead display, using this step-by-step recipe and video. Day of the Dead bread doesn’t just look spectacular, it tastes great, too. Enjoy it alone, dipped in Mexican hot chocolate, or accompanied with a cup of warm atole. Day of the Dead Bread Variations Day of the Dead bread comes in many different variations depending on the region. This recipe is a traditional Day of the Dead bread, known throughout the world, round, with “bones or tears,” and sprinkled with ..read more

This espejo Mexican cookie recipe is very easy. Espejos, Spanish for mirrors, are a popular Mexican pan dulce. Learn how to make them at home step by step. They are easier than you might think. Cookies are a popular type of Mexican pan dulce, which can be found in different shapes, flavors, and finishes like polvorones, sprinkled cookies, and more. What is an Espejo Pan Dulce? This Mexican cookie, popular for “merienda,” is made of buttery shortbread and vanilla. It is firm when you hold one, but when you bite into it, it crumbles. It’s delicious. RELATED POST: Mexican Pan Dulce Guide from A ..read more

Macadamia Bacon Chicken Salad with Dates features a delicately balanced blend of sweet & savory flavors and textures. As delicious as it is, it’s even better on a Parkerhouse style roll, making this sandwich combination ideal for brunches or any other special occasion. In partnership with Bridgford Avoid the Brunch Crunch Brunches are coming back, which makes choosing dishes that can be prepared the day before especially timely for those of us who don’t want to get up too early in the morning. The combination of this salad on top of a freshly baked, Bridgford Parkerhouse Style roll m ..read more