Making a mother feel special on Mother’s Day is a beautiful thing, but you should never feel like you have to spend beyond your means to make that happen. There are so many ways to celebrate the moms in your life that are way more special than anything you could possibly buy them. One way to show your love is through cooking. Even if you don’t consider yourself a good cook, or a cook at all, I promise you that you can whip something up that says, “Happy Mother’s Day, you are loved and appreciated” in every bite.
I’ve gathered together some wonderful recipes with a Latin twist for Mother’s Day that you’ll enjoy making and will be devoured with zest by the lucky mom or moms you make them for. Before you take a look at them below, I do want to remind you to clean up after you cook and after the meal because moms really, really love getting a break from cleaning up messes. OK, now feast your eyes on these tasty recipes.
Make baked beef picadillo empanadas.
These Argentine delights are called empanadas mendocinas and are filled with beef, onions, paprika, hot pepper powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg, and olives. You can serve them with a side salad and call it a meal.
Treat mom to Honduran enchiladas.
Not to be mistaken for Mexican enchiladas, Honduran enchiladas are served on a crispy tortilla and topped with seasoned beef, cabbage, egg slices, queso fresco, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. Yes, you can leave the cilantro out if you’re not a fan.
Make a quiche with a tortilla crust.
I love this idea so much because I always have tortillas on hand and you can make these quiches in either the air fryer or oven. You can also make a variety of them to give them different flavors. Don’t be afraid to get creative with the ingredients you mix in.
Or, you can make a crust from scratch for this potato and chorizo quiche.
Make an impression that says, “I love you so much, I want to give you a quiche.” No, but seriously, is this quiche not breathtakingly beautiful? And it is also deliciously satisfying. Serve it with a side of fruit salad.
A chorizo con papas breakfast casserole is sure to impress.
This casserole is flavorful and much easier to make than you would think. I love the way the eggs get added into the casserole whole and come out looking so dang pretty. One casserole has six servings.
How about some tater tot breakfast nachos?
This bad boy is great for breakfast or brunch and serves about six. The recipe includes instructions for making your own pickled onions ahead of time. The nachos are filling on their own, but of course you can serve it with a mixed fruit salad to round out the meal.
Yes, Mexican onion rings are a thing!
These are perfect for anyone who loves onion rings and Mexican food because they are great combined. You will need a donut pan to make them, but it’s worth the investment because you will want to make these again and again.
You will never regret knowing how to make chilaquiles.
“Oh, I hate that I know how to make chilaquiles,” said no one ever. That’s because once you master the art of making them, you will forever be a hero whenever you whip up a batch. And trust me when I tell you, they aren’t just good for breakfast.
Make a grilled steak quesadilla with avocado chimichurri.
This inspiring creation fuses the flavors of Argentine chimichurri with the tradition of Mexican quesadillas to create a meal that is an explosion of flavor upon flavor. All the distinct flavors come together in each scrumptious cheesy bite.
Make a no-egg scramble using chickpeas.
Smashed chickpeas mixed with sautéed serrano ham and spinach make for a hearty breakfast scramble. You can serve the scramble on top of toasted bread or wrapped in a tortilla.
¡Buen provecho! to you and yours.
