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Approachable Mexican, Latin and Italian Recipes

Welcome to Cilantro Parsley: recipes inspired by my Mexican roots, time living in Spain, and everyday cooking at home. My goal is simple: make good food feel doable. You’ll find approachable dinners, traditional favorites, and step-by-step recipes that actually work.

Top Recipes

These are some of my most-loved recipes to get started.

  • Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas
  • Mexican Bunuelos Recipe
  • Peruvian Ceviche Recipe with Leche de Tigre
  • Miso Tuna

Mexican Recipes

These are the recipes I grew up eating — passed down from my mom’s side of the family and the ones I still make all the time today.

  • Poblano cauliflower tacos recipe: Roasted cauliflower florets infused with smoky poblano peppers, wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with vibrant salsa and creamy avocado, offering a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian taco option.
    Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
  • Embark on a journey of sweetness with our Bigotes Pan Dulce recipe: fluffy bread adorned with a crunchy, caramelized topping, reminiscent of Mexican bakeries' charm.
    Pan Dulce Recipe (Bigotes)
  • Savor the fusion of flavors with our Birria Empanadas: golden, flaky pastry envelopes filled with tender, savory birria meat, melding traditional Mexican spices with the comfort of handheld indulgence.
    Birria Empanadas Recipe
  • Embrace the flavors of Mexico with our Al Pastor Recipe: tender marinated pork, stacked on a vertical spit, thinly sliced, and served with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.
    Homemade Al Pastor Trompo Recipe

Browse all Mexican Recipes ->

I made something I’ve wanted in my own kitchen

I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve been working on — my recipe card deck is officially available 💛

70+ of my go-to recipes in one box (the ones I actually make over and over), designed to make weeknight cooking feel easier and less overwhelming.

Each deck comes with:
• 70+ recipe cards (6 new dinners each week)
• 12 pre-written grocery lists — just shop and go
• QR video tutorials on every card
• Wood display stand to keep your recipe in view while cooking
• Easy meals you’ll actually want to repeat
• No scrolling, no tabs open, no ads 🙂

New Recipes

The newest recipes I’ve been cooking, testing, and sharing.

  • French Garlic and Herb Compound Butter
  • Reverse-Seared Steak with Shallot Vermouth Pan Sauce
  • Steak and Mushrooms Recipe with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • 10 Mexican Recipes You Need to Make

Browse all recent recipes →

Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Recipes

These Instant Pot and slow cooker recipes are for busy nights when you still want something homemade — less cleanup, less effort, still really good.

  • Mexican Instant Pot Recipes
  • Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes Recipe
  • Jamaican Oxtail Recipe
  • Picadillo Soup Recipe

Browse more Instant Pot & Slow Cooker recipes →

Italian Recipes

Italian food is one of my favorite things to cook. I make it at least once or twice a week — anything from pasta nights to easy fish and meat dinners.

  • Indulge in a savory delight with our sausage stuffed acorn squash: plump, juicy sausages nestled within tender roasted acorn squash halves, perfectly complemented by a medley of aromatic herbs and spices.
    Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage
  • Experience the essence of Italy with our Neapolitan Pizza Recipe: thin, crispy crust topped with tangy tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.
    Neapolitan Pizza Recipe
  • Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe
  • Puttanesca Pizza Recipe

Browse more Italian recipes →

Latin Recipes

Latin food is so much more than tacos and empanadas. Here you’ll find recipes inspired by different countries and flavors across Latin America.

  • Spicy Baked Salmon Recipe
  • Orejas Recipe
  • Day of the Dead Bread Recipe
  • Almond Mole Recipe

Browse more Latin recipes →

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Hi, I'm Maxine Ciampa!

I'm a Mexican American recipe creator based in Melbourne, Florida, sharing approachable Mexican, Latin, and Italian recipes.

I grew up cooking with my Mexican mom, and my time living in Mexico, Spain, Texas, and New York City continues to inspire the food I make today. Every recipe is tested in my kitchen—and taste-tested by my husband, Tom!

You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & Youtube

More about me →

Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with my 10 Best Mexican Recipes...a collection of flavorful favorites inspired by my Mexican heritage!

Popular

  • Spicy Crab Salad with Cucumber
  • Mexican Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp
  • Mexican Street Corn Shrimp Salad
  • Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
  • Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
  • Moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Easy Cranberry Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

¿Hablas Español?

Puedes encontrar mis recetas en español en Cilantro Perejil.

Make Dinner Easier

The Prep Deck includes 72 of my go-to dinner recipes, 12 weekly grocery lists, QR video tutorials, and a wooden display stand...all designed to take the guesswork out of meal planning!

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