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Spice of life: 11 Mexican recipes to liven up your weekend

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By Gen La Rocca

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A bowl of serrano salsa is shown with limes, chips, cilantro, and a red linen.
Serrano Salsa with Lime. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mango Pico de Gallo

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

Perfect for guests or just for a snack, this tropical, sweet, and savory mango pico de gallo is an incredibly easy Mexican-inspired favorite!
Get the Recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo

Carne Asada

Grilled, sliced ranchera meat is shown on a black stone plate surrounded by lime and orange slices and cilantro.
Ranchera Meat. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Carne Asada is an incredibly flavorful steak marinated in a delicious combination of citrus juice, smoky chili powder, and a few other key ingredients. It’s absolutely delicious and perfect for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada

Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Garden fresh salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.
Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This fresh salsa is easy to pull together at a moment’s notice. With fresh tomatoes, bright lime juice, and vibrant cilantro, it’s full of flavor and so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Pico de Gallo.

Roasted Jalapenos

Roasted jalapenos on a white plate with a fork.
Roasted Jalapeños. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Roasted Jalapeños add delicious, smoky flavor to a variety of different meals, sauces, and marinades.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Jalapenos

Elote Bowl (Mexican Corn)

Overhead shot of an elote bowl on a wooden cutting board.

Elote Bowl. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This creamy Mexican corn is a perfect side dish for all of your Mexican favorites! It has tangy lime juice, fresh cilantro, and bright, crisp summer corn.
Get the Recipe: Elote Bowl

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

A bowl of pineapple habanero salsa surrounded by cilantro, limes, and a red linen sit on a wooden cutting board.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This roasted pineapple salsa is a perfect blend of sweet and heat. The roasting brings out an enormous depth of flavor from the ingredients in the salsa!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Carne Asada Quesadilla

A closeup shot of a carne asada quesadilla topped with cilantro and sour cream.
Carne Asada Quesadilla. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Carne Asada quesadillas are a thing of beauty. The incredibly flavorful, smoky, citrusy carne asada is nestled in gooey melted cheese and crisp tortillas!
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Quesadilla

Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Pineapple pico de gallo in a black dish.
Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is an easy salsa that you can pull together with mostly pantry ingredients. It’s bright, fresh, and your guests will be impressed!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

roasted mango habanero salsa in a black bowl.
Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This will be your new favorite salsa. With sweet roasted mangos, fresh cilantro, and bright lime juice, this is a salsa you’ll want to put on everything!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa

Serrano Salsa with Lime

A bowl of serrano salsa is shown with limes, chips, cilantro, and a red linen.
Serrano Salsa with Lime. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This bright, fresh, authentic serrano salsa is tangy, vibrant, and oh-so-delicious.
Get the Recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

A baking dish full of chicken enchiladas is surrounded by cut limes, a halved avocado, and a green linen.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With tender chicken, gooey cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce, these slow cooker chicken enchiladas are a family favorite year-round.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

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