Mexican Made Easy features your favorite Mexican dishes as Chef Marcela Valladolid shows how easy it is to make authentic Mexican meals right at home.

11 Episodes

  • From Mexico to the World
    A1
    From Mexico to the WorldIn this episode, Marcela makes a menu that highlights four key culinary gifts that Mexico has given the world (corn, chocolate, avocadoes, and chiles) and shows viewers how easy it is to incorporate these into their favorite mouth-watering Mexican dishes. Like Easy Corn Tamales, fluffy and delicious...Mexican Chocolate Margaritas, with chocolate liqueur, cinnamon, and of course, tequila... smooth Avocado Flan with crunchy sweet corn kernels...and Stress-Free Salsa, cooked with two kinds of chiles.
  • Big Game Get Togethers
    A2
    Big Game Get TogethersSweet and spicy short rib tacos.
  • Day of the Dead
    A4
    Day of the DeadOne of Mexico's most hauntingly beautiful and famous holidays is la Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Occurring at the beginning of November, Mexicans everywhere honor their deceased loved ones by preparing some of their favorite dishes. Here Marcela will host a party and serve up some rich and comforting dishes that remind her of relatives who are no longer with her. Like salmon baked in corn husks with mushroom rice, pork-stuffed chiles in a white walnut sauce, Baja shrimp sautéed in white wine, and a traditional pecan pie made with spiced Mexican chocolate.
  • Cooking With the Kids
    A5
    Cooking With the KidsMarcela's favorite sous chef is her son, Fausto, and in this show she demonstrates some of her favorite kid-friendly recipes. She starts with a Morning Mexican Frittata made with eggs and plenty of cheese. Then Sweet & Easy Pineapple Empanadas, which are as fun to make as they are to eat. Crispy Turkey Mini Tacos are kid-sized and full of healthy ingredients. And Marcela's delicious sauté of zucchini and corn served in scooped-out zucchini "ships" are a fun way for kids to get their veggies.
  • Mexican Fall Flavors
    A6
    Mexican Fall FlavorsMarcela gives some classic American Fall flavors a Mexican twist, with a fresh take on the season's favorite dishes. She injects tequila into turkey and uses it in her marinade to add a Mexican kick. Her potato gratin gets a unique smoky flavor from poblano chiles, while her pumpkin is glazed with traditional piloncillo sugar. She also makes Mexican Stuffed Mushrooms with bacon, creamy requeson cheese, and chard.
  • Great Side Dishes
    A7
    Great Side DishesBrussels sprouts in a chiptole chile cream; potato croquettes; roasted squash and garlic topped with sauteed apples; baked yams and apples.
  • Foods For a Fiesta
    A8
    Foods For a FiestaThere's no party better than a Mexican fiesta, and there are no foods better for celebrations than fiesta foods: panela cheese with chipotle cream, shrimp casserole with roasted poblano chiles, Mini chorizo and cheese quiches, and citrus tacos wrapped in slices of jicama instead of tortillas.
  • Family Time
    A9
    Family TimeMarcela prepares traditional holiday dishes, including pozole; Mexican Christmas salad with apples and walnuts; coconut flan; and warm tequila punch.
  • My Favorite Holiday Dishes
    A10
    My Favorite Holiday DishesRoast pork with plum sauce, served with cilantro-avocado mousse; rice with ancho chiles and pine nuts; and Mexican chocolate soufflé.
  • Brunch With Friends
    A11
    Brunch With FriendsA Mexican brunch menu, featuring cowboy beans with chorizo and bacon; cheese-and-corn crepes topped with creamy poblano sauce; cheese fritters; and Mexican hot chocolate.
  • Money-Saving Meals
    A12
    Money-Saving MealsBudget-conscious meals are made.

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