Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Tinga is a Spanish dish made by stewing chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and sliced onions. Typically, it's served top of tostadas with avocado and refried beans. For this recipe, we took it in a different direction by meal prepping on top of zucchini noodles and making a quick and easy Tinga sauce from scratch.

You've probably seen chilaquiles on a restaurant menu in recent years. The base of this dish is made from tortillas that are simmered in salsa, refried beans, and topped with baked eggs and crumbled Cotija cheese. For this recipe, we used a Culinary Tours Harissa sauce to form a Mexican-African fusion recipe. Feel free to swap out the Harissa for your favorite salsa to keep these chilaquiles more traditional.

Empanadas are a Latin American pocket that's filled with savory filling and then baked or fried. For this recipe, we've made the dough from scratch and filled it with beef, olives, and peppers. We decided to give these empanadas the crispiest crust ever, so make sure to break out your oil and deep fat fryer.

Mmm... Carnitas! Carnitas have a Mexican origin and are made from braising pork and then shredding it into fine pieces. It's typically served on tacos or used to make burritos. For our recipe, we sped up the process by using an Instant Pot so you can have them on the table in just 30 minutes.

Our most loved recipe! With over 500 reviews, this recipe speaks for itself. This Mexican dish is made dried ancho chile peppers and wrapped in a homemade masa corn flour dough. Then, wrap in corn husks and steam in your Instant Pot.

Also known as an elote, Mexican Grilled Street-Corn is the perfect addition to your next cookout. Topped with mayonnaise or Mexican crema, fresh lime juice, chipotle Chile powder, and Cotija cheese.

Mole is a thick and rich sauce from Mexico. Some moles use piquant sun-dried chiles, spices and unsweetened chocolate to form complex flavors.

We would love to wake up to this breakfast dish in the mornings! Huevos rancheros literally means, "ranch-style eggs." This breakfast was traditionally served on Mexican ranches and is made from cooked eggs served on a tortilla and topped in a spicy tomato sauce.

Paella is a Spanish rice dish that can be made with seafood or chicken and saffron seasoning. We simplified this dish by using one-pot and used noodles instead of rice. But don't worry, it's packed with Hy-Vee fresh seafood!

We all know and love the fajita. But did you know you could make it in a slow cooker? Try it out for yourself!

Also known as a Spanish omelet, this is a traditional dish originating from Spain. This "omelet" is made from eggs, potatoes, onions, and peppers and is most commonly served in a skillet. We updated the traditional recipe and made them in mini muffin tins so you could freeze portions and thaw for a quick and easy breakfast.

Elote is grilled corn that's topped with your favorite Mexican seasonings and toppings like Tajin, Queso Fresco, and fresh herbs. We loved this so much, that we paired it with one of our all time favorite Mexican dishes: guacamole.

Originating from Cuba, this sandwich has a hearty dose of mustard, pickles, ham, and cheese. It first made its appearance in Florida upon Cuban migration to the States.

Did you know Hy-Vee carries Rainforest tilapia which is actually sustainably farmed in the rainforest waters of Costa Rica? We paired this fresh tilapia with blackened spice and a fresh cilantro crema for a flavor that can't be beat.

Traditional staples in Peruvian cuisine are potatoes, quinoa, and beans. We used those ingredients as the base of this delicious chicken bowl.