IntermediateBreakfast
Quinoa-Corn Tamale with Charred Jalapeño Crema & Crispy Chorizo Oil
Ancient grain meets Andean spice in creamy polenta form
577 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
Cuisine · 143 recipes
Mexican-Style Recipes
Dishes built on Mexican ingredients and technique by the Delicious Kitchen — full recipes, method and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Tinga Empanada Bites with Roasted Tomatillo-Hazelnut Mole
Golden pastry pockets filled with shredded chicken in a chipotle-tomato braise, served with a textured nut-seed mole for dipping
727 cal · 24g protein · 60 min
EasySnack
Crispy Yuca Batons with Chipotle-Lime Crema
Fried cassava root with smoky pepper dip
652 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
EasyBreakfast
Elote Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil
Charred corn, queso fresco & cilantro-lime crema
577 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde
Tender sirloin sliced and served with charred corn, scallions, and a bright cilantro-lime salsa.
641 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown
560 cal · 14g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano Cream & Crispy Shallot Oil
Layered crispy corn tostadas, charred poblano purée, pickled onion, queso fresco, and shallot-chile oil
996 cal · 22g protein · 65 min
EasyDessert
Dark Chocolate & Roasted Ancho Pot de Crème with Candied Jalapeño Crisp
Silky chocolate custard infused with chile heat, topped with brittle and fleur de sel
933 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring Vegetables
Delicate fish fillet, earthy tangy mole sauce, grilled asparagus and snap peas
705 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chorizo & Charred Poblano Taquitos with Avocado Mousse & Chile Oil
Rolled, fried flour tortillas filled with spiced pork, topped with silky avocado cream and fiery chile oil
1309 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Stack with Crema & Pickled Red Onion
Crispy fried tortilla, silky refried black beans, charred sweet corn, cooling crema, sharp pickled onion
775 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di Stagione
Whole roasted branzino with charred lemon, herb sauce and spring vegetables
1300 cal · 170g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDessert
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime Crema
Silky dark chocolate custard infused with smoky ancho depth, topped with crunchy pumpkin seed brittle and tart lime whipped cream
491 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Cucumber & Radish Tostaditas with Cotija & Lime Crema
Crispy masa rounds topped with cool crunchy vegetables, salty cheese, and a tangy cilantro-lime drizzle
199 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Poblano & Mozzarella Rajas Empanadas
Roasted chile, melted cheese, caramelized onion in crispy pastry
934 cal · 27g protein · 47 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Huevos al Cilantro with Charred Poblano & Crispy Tortilla Shards
Soft scrambled eggs in a cilantro-infused butter with roasted poblano strips and shattered tortilla crunch
711 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDessert
Cinnamon Flan with Roasted Poblano & Brown Butter Sage Brittle
Silky crème caramel infused with cinnamon, verde poblano cream, and crackly brittle candy
829 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pork Carnitas with Charred Pineapple & Crispy Tortilla
Confit pork shoulder, caramelized fruit, and charred corn tortillas with charred jalapeño aioli
892 cal · 52g protein · 200 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Elote Bisque Shot with Crispy Sage Oil & Charred Corn Kernel
Silky roasted corn soup in a shot glass, crowned with herb oil and a single burnt kernel
436 cal · 8g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedLunch
Mole Negro with Grilled Pork Loin & Pickled Onion
Silky dark mole of chiles, spices and chocolate coating tender sliced pork
762 cal · 64g protein · 120 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Chilaquiles Verdes with Poached Egg & Crispy Pork Belly
Charred tortilla strips in vibrant tomatillo sauce with soft yolk cascade
982 cal · 20g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa Verde
Meaty white fish with a bright, fresh summer salsa and buttery corn
652 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Corn Tortilla & Roasted Beet Stacks with Charred Avocado Crema & Pomegranate Molasses
Layered texture—shattered tortilla, earthy beet, silky avocado, bitter-sweet glaze—in one sophisticated bite
757 cal · 7g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean Mole
Tender beef medallions over a silky roasted poblano and black bean purée with bitter chocolate depth
857 cal · 74g protein · 55 min