Mexican rice with chipotle pork & avocado salsa

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Ditch the takeaway and rustle up this smoky, spicy pork stir-fry with black beans, coriander and avocado

Mexican bean soup with crispy feta tortillas

A low-fat, vegetarian midweek meal, this hearty soup with cheesy tortillas makes for a moreish combination

Quick pickled onions

These colourful, spiced sweet and sour onions add piquancy to a ploughman’s, or a sharp finish to Mexican food – an ideal edible gift to make ahead and pop in a homemade hamper

Mini chicken fajitas

These Mexican inspired party nibbles are filled with spicy chipotle chicken and peppers – make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

Day of the Dead biscuits

Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead festival or Halloween with these spooky cookies – go wild with colourful icing and decorations!

Mexican pulled chicken & beans

This budget-busting sharing platter of slow-cooked chipotle chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd – and won’t break a student budget, either

Mexican corn salad

Throw together this simple, no-cook salad in 15 minutes flat for a colourful, speedy side dish

Turkey enchiladas

Fill flour tortillas with lean turkey mince in a rich tomato sauce, then top with cheese and bake for a family friendly Mexican dinner

Black bean, tofu & avocado rice bowl

Mix up your midweek meals with this vegetarian Mexican brown rice and grilled tofu dinner – swap for chunks of chorizo to make it meaty

Butternut chilli

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

Quesadilla pancakes

Give pancakes a Mexican theme with this savoury red pepper and cheese filling – serve with spicy beans and avocado for Shrove Tuesday or all year round! 

Sweetcorn cakes with poached eggs & salsa

Pan-fry vegetable patties until golden, then top with avocado and an egg – a Mexican-inspired vegetarian breakfast, brunch or dinner