About the Show

Professional chef and cookbook author Marcela Valladolid prepares a fresh take on Mexican food and shares simple and authentic recipes in her series, Mexican Made Easy. Marcela, inspired by her dual Mexican and Southern Californian upbringing, transforms stereotypes of the cuisine into healthy and easy-to-prepare Mexican meals. Whether serving home-cooked dinner for her son or entertaining friends and family, Marcela brings to the table fresh flavor that fits all tastes.

About the Host

Marcela Valladolid

Marcela grew up around expert cooks and shares her passion for food as a host on The Kitchen, as a judge on Best Baker in America and in her cooking show, Mexican Made Easy.

Most Popular Recipes

All Mexican Made Easy Recipes

Mexican Chocolate-Banana Muffins

Chicken Enchiladas

Fireside Hot Dogs with Spicy Chips

Chipotle Baby Potatoes

Mexican Style Slaw

Mexican Chorizo Pizza (Tlayuda)

Pork Cracklings with Green Salsa (Chicharrones en Salsa Verde)

Roasted Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze

Watermelon and Mint "Agua Fresca" (Fresh Fruit-Blended Water)

Mexican Meatloaf

Mexa S'mores

Sweet and Spicy Short Rib Tacos

Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)

Warm White Bean and Steak Salad

Chile Crusted Rack of Lamb

Corn and Cheese-Stuffed Crepes with Poblano Cream

Citrus Tacos

Spicy Crab Cakes Topped with Guacamole

Summer Scallop and Shrimp Coctel

Caramelized Butternut Squash

Mexican Frittata

Mexican Coffee Milkshake

Lobster Agua Chile

Spicy Guacamole with Jalapeno-Mango and Chips

Shredded Pork and Bean Panuchos with Pickled Habanero and Onions (Cochinita Pibil)

Baja-Style Limeade

Chorizo Refried Beans