We decided to get inside a kitchen on our recent trip to Mexico. What we found was a warm, friendly cook willing to share with us the secrets of her flavorful dishes.

Marta and her friend Marisa are going to teach us the secrets of a timeless classic of Spanish cuisine: the tortilla española or Spanish omelette. What do we need? How do we make it? Let’s listen to them carefully. It sounds yummy!

Couldn’t you just go for some refried beans right now? They are great for breakfast, great for lunch, and we’re happy to have them for dinner, not to mention a medianoche snack! Let’s drop in on Gloria as she cooks up a batch for us.

Al gusto means, literally, “to the taste,” but in English we usually express this as “to taste.” So Gregoria doesn’t add honey to the avena (oatmeal). She puts it on the side of the plate. The person eating can can put it on al gusto, a little or a lot, however they like it. We often do this with salt, syrup, hot sauce… anything where individual palates vary considerably.

In beautiful Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, the local cooks know their fruit! Let’s drop by the lovely Casa Mar as Gloria prepares a glorious multi-colored fruit salad made with local sandía (watermelon), melón, and plátano (banana). You may soon find yourself blending melon seeds into a delicious horchata.

Fermín teaches us how to make another tasty yet easy and inexpensive home-cooked meal: oven-baked potatoes with vegetables! Let's find out its ingredients and the steps to make it.

Learn to cook everyday recipes you can make at home with Fermín while also improving your Spanish vocabulary. In this episode, he will make spaghetti and vegetables, a recipe that is both simple and healthy.

Marta introduces us to two more classic tapas from Madrid's delectable cuisine. Can you guess which ones they are? Let's find out!

This time, Marta takes us to eat tapas, a very common Spanish activity that is enjoyed by many. Let's discover the tapas that Marta has ordered, some of Spain's most typical... and scrumptious!

In Madrid, you can find churros and porras at any cafe, and it's also common to grab some from a mobile kiosk or food truck. In this video, Marta tells us a bit more about this delightful treat.

On a lovely Sunday morning in Madrid, Marta introduces us to one of Spain's most iconic breakfasts: churros and porras with hot chocolate, which make for a quintessential and indulgent morning ritual that is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

Maoli shows us a simple recipe to make for a Halloween party: a guacamole-spitting pumpkin! Enjoy the video, and perhaps try it yourself!

Marco teaches Priscilla about the ingredients for a Cuban mojito and how it is prepared as well as some potential variations. Let's learn how to make this delicious cocktail!

Adriana edifies us about the different varieties of coffee, explaining their origins as well as identifying the one that is most highly-rated and another that might negatively affect our health.

Susana introduces us to the star dish at the establishment where she has been cooking for more than twenty years: Peruvian ceviche! Let's learn what ingredients it contains and how she prepares it.