Latin

Creamy Shrimp in Coconut Sauce Recipe
Spicy Crab Mexican Recipe
Mexican Rabbit Recipe
Authentic Flour Tortilla Recipe
Mexican Noodle Casserole (Sopa Seca) Recipe
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce
Chicken Achiote
Mexican Corn Recipe (Elote Mexicano)
Vegetarian Nachos with Beyond Beef

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

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Not Sure Where to Start?

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

¿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!