Side Dishes and Drink Recipes

Search through these delicious side dishes and drinks to find the perfect dish or beverage to serve with any meal. Want to have a Tamales Party with a few family and friends? Make these easy and hyper flavorful Mexican Beef Tamales. Or wondering what to serve with a perfectly seared rib eye steak? How about a pot of this refreshing Cilantro Lime Rice, Mexican Morisqueta or Puerto Rican Arroz Mamposteao ("Dirty Rice" and Beans) with a side of Garlic Tostones (Fried Garlic Tostones). Look around, I've got you covered! Your belly will thank you!

Entomatadas (Cheese Stuffed Tortillas)

October 17, 2018 By Cathy 12 Comments

This delicious Entomatadas recipe is easy, quick and delicious. Cheese stuffed Tortillas stuffed with queso fresco, onions and smothered in a quick savory tomato sauce, topped with sliced onions, cheese, shredded red cabbage and scallions.

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I’m going to start off by saying that if you love cheese then this Entomatadas recipe is for you! And if you love your food smothered in a delicious savory sauce, then this recipe is for you!

If you have never had them, then you’re in for a quick and delicious treat.

Entomatadas are a common Mexican dish …

Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms

September 19, 2018 By Cathy Leave a Comment

This Mexican Mushrooms recipe is excellent in quesadillas, tacos, tostadas, empanadas, scrambled eggs, on top of pasta or rice or as a side dish. Also makes an excellent vegetarian and vegan dish. Yummy Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms!

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Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms Recipe

These Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms are excellent as a side dish, in tacos, quesadillas, tostadas and great in empanadas.

You can even top these on pasta, rice, chicken, steak, pork, turkey or honestly whatever else you can think of because these are just so good. …

Morisqueta

August 28, 2018 By Cathy 12 Comments

This Morisqueta recipe is a delicious Mexican dish consisting of white rice, topped with beans and a savory tomato sauce made with onions, garlic and serrano peppers which is then finished with crumbled queso fresco, Mexican crema and chopped cilantro. Excellent side for any meal or served by itself for a scrumptious Vegetarian dish.

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Morisqueta Recipe (Receta)

If you have never heard of Morisqueta, let me first tell you, it is delicious.

This yummy Mexican dish consists of white rice, topped with beans and a savory tomato sauce made with onions, garlic and serrano peppers.

You then top it off with queso fresco and crema Mexicana (Mexican cream) and chopped cilantro.

NOTE: If you cannot find Mexican Cream, you can substitute it with sour cream….

Arroz Mamposteao

July 18, 2018 By Cathy 18 Comments

This Arroz Mamposteao recipe ( “Dirty Rice” and Beans) is a delicious Puerto Rican rice dish that I have always loved. A blend of white rice, combined with stewed beans, bacon, onions, peppers and spices creating the most flavorful rice. Perfect side dish for pork chops, steak and chicken.

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Arroz Mamposteao

Today we are going to take a step away from Mexican dishes and other Latin dishes and specifically talk about another delicious savory Puerto Rican dish, Arroz Mamposteao….

Cilantro Lime Rice

April 14, 2018 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Pair up this delicious rice, Cilantro Lime Rice with anything. Your options are limitless. Excellent with grilled chicken, fajitas, smothered pork chops, stuffed in tacos, burritos and even on top of nachos.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

First off I’m just a lover of rice, period! I never ever shy away from a good bowl of rice. I just love rice! And this one right here, Cilantro Lime Rice, has always kept that love going for me.

It’s hyper-delicious, fragrant and all …