Mexican Collections
MEXICAN RECIPE MENU PLANNING
Like any dinner party youโll want to plan your menu beforehand.
- Decide which dishes you want to make fresh and which dishes can be made ahead of time. (See the individual recipes for more storage and reheating information.)
- Mix in traditional favorites with a couple new dishes. Be sure to try out the new dishes beforehand to work out any recipe kinks.
- Use dishes with different flavors and textures.
Typically, for a meal with guests we like to have the following:
- APPETIZERS โ 1-2 (Salsas + Dips can be made ahead of time.)
- SIDES โ 1 (Rice is a great one that can be made ahead and kept WARM in the slow cooker or chafing dish)
- MAIN DISHES โ 1-2 (That can be made ahead of time). Anything Fried is usually made right before serving.
- DESSERTS โ 1 (Usually made ahead of time and extended with ice cream) ๐
MEXICAN DISHES
TIPS FOR PICKING OUT SIDES
Once you have selected your main dishes you can start choosing the side dishes.
- Use seasonal ingredients if you can. Theyโre often fresh and cost effective.
- Find side dishes that can be prepped and/or made ahead of time.
- Be sure to test out new recipes before serving so you can work out any kinks.
- For 6 or fewer guests have 3-4 different sides, then add one more side for every 5 guests.
MEXICAN SIDES
Mexican Recipes
What Mexican entrees go well with Mexican desserts? I love all my entrees and all my desserts. I think many of my traditional Mexican entrees like Enchiladas, Tacos, or Burritos are perfect for serving with these traditional Mexican desserts.
When considering what dessert to make, I tend to factor in how much time I have, what kind of balance I can add, and what kind of atmosphere Iโm trying to create.
- Time. If Iโm making a more involved entrรฉe, I will choose a dessert that is easier or can be made ahead of time.
- Balance. I may want to balance out a heavy meal with a light dessert. If itโs cold outside, I may decide to serve a warm entrรฉe and a warm dessert. Or vice versa to both. If Iโm serving more than one dessert, Iโll choose two desserts with different tastes and textures.
- Atmosphere. I decide if I want to be able to provide a formal sit-down dessert or one I can set out and can be eaten at leisure.
MEXICAN DESSERTS
Don’t Forget theSE
We have SO many amazing Mexican recipes here on the site. We’ve organized them for you into different collections to help you find the perfect recipe. Be sure to check them out:
And these:
MEXICAN RECIPES
All Mexican Recipes
Chipotle Ranch
5 mins
Fajita Seasoning
5 mins
Instant Pot Carnitas
1 hr 10 mins
Mexican Bean Salad
1 hr 10 mins
Corn Salsa
15 mins
Mexican Dinner Ideas
40 mins