Balam Mexican Kitchen

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

Why you should try menudo the next time you’re at a Mexican restaurant

Sacramento Bee video journalist Hector Amezcua shares his passion for menudo, a red stew with hominy, tripe and pork in a spicy broth.

Step away from store-bought chili powder. Make your own chili powder or paste

Step away from the pre-ground, store-bought chili powder or paste.

10 Things You Should be Buying at Your Local Mexican Grocery Store

If you're serious about your Mexican food, go past the ethnic food aisle and check out the local Mexican grocery store.

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

If You Truly Love Tacos, You Won't Mind Paying $25k For This One

How to tell if restaurants are really serving organic food

With the explosion in popularity of organic food, it's no surprise restaurants want in.

Homemade Mexican feast that beats shop-bought kits hands down

Kitchen Cabinet: Proper, authentic Mexican food that’s quick to make and delicious to eat

A Cook's Kitchen Must-Haves

There are all sorts of kitchen gadgets and gizmos out there but all the contraptions in the world aren’t going to give you a better cooking experience. For that, you need to look at the bones of your kitchen and create the perfect, functional space that you love to spend time in. If you’re about …

How Knorr seasoning became a staple in Mexican American kitchens

This German seasoning brand is indispensable for that authentic umami and zing in Mexican & Latin American cuisine

The 10 Utensils You Shouldn't Live Without

Alice tells us the 10 most important items in her kitchen, and why they matter.

30 gorgeous kitchens to inspire you right now

They come in all styles, shapes, and sizes, and offer plenty of ideas to steal.

Mixing Indian and Mexican: Serving up a fusion

COAST restaurant mixes two different cultures for a culinary surprise you have to bite into to believe

New Mexico Tourism Department encourages people to explore your own kitchen

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As people are spending more time at home, the state’s Tourism Department is encouraging people to explore New Mexico from your kitchen. The department posted videos a…

Comedor Teaches You How to Cook Their Modern Mexican Dishes at Home

Gabe Erales and Philip Speer talk "Assembly Kitchen" meal kits, changes in food supply chains, and more

What to Do with an Overload of Peppers

You picked so many peppers, you should be called Peter Piper. Learn how to use them, starting with Yotam Ottolenghi's marinated pepper salad.

The Secret Quality That Makes Mexican Food So Damn Good

Sazón is the talent of mastering acidity, seasoning, tradition, and technique in a Mexican kitchen. It is not a skill that one learns by simply going to cooking school or working at a nice restaurant. You will know right away if the cook possesses it...