These flavoursome Mexican bean and mince cups are brilliant served as finger food or starter. Topped with creamy avocado and sour cream, they are packed full of flavour to wow your guests.

Give your chicken Mexican-style crunch with crispy cornflake crumbs. Add a drizzle of lemon juice and an avocado side salad for the perfect meal.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

These nachos are easy to make and a fun, tasty meal the whole family will enjoy.

Move over mince tacos – it’s never a problem to get the kids to the table with this delicious dinner option. Add more or less seasoning depending on your tastes. I find it’s fun to let everyone make their own taco, which makes this meal ideal for large gatherings. The sour cream, spices and lemon […]

There couldn’t be an easier way to make a fun, tasty family dinner. And it makes a little chicken go a long way. Try this with pork or beef too.

Hook on to this Mexican wave that is sure to become a family fave.

These adorable little Mexican pies combine a light tortilla shell with tender, spiced chicken, creamy avo, fresh salsa, sour cream and oozy cheese to create the tastiest family dinner option for weeknights.

If you're looking for a quick and tasty family dinner idea, you can't go past these fish finger burritos. The crunchy, golden seafood pieces taste brilliant with fresh tomato salsa and a generous dollop of sour cream.

The addition of crunchy, golden chicken nuggets adds a much-welcome burst of texture to these Mexican tacos. Load them up with a zesty mayo and creamy homemade slaw for the ultimate flavour explosion.

Who would have thought to include Mexican spices in a traditionally-Italian dish? The lasagne game has changed forever - and we like it a lot. This tasty recipe uses tortillas in place of pasta sheets for a deliciously different texture.

You can't go past Mexican burritos when it comes to a quick family dinner option. You can pack in all the vegetables and fresh ingredients you want, and let your little ones get involved with helping you put it together, too.

The delicious combination of creamy guacamole, fresh vegies, flavoursome Mexican spices and crunchy tortilla crisps makes this salad shine. It's brilliant for quick family weeknight dinners.

You'll have a fiesta in your mouth with this fiery dish. With steak, Italian sausage and kidney beans covered in a spicy sauce this filling is best served with warmed tortillas, avocado and shredded cheese.

Whip up a batch of these tasty Mexican spiced chicken meatballs in under 10 minutes. Serve your meatballs wrapped in a warm tortilla with fresh salad for a quick family dinner.

Prepare these delicious Mexican burritos for your family for a fun, quick weeknight dinner. Your diners will enjoy assembling their own dinner, combining a tasty chicken, rice and bean mix with grated cheese and fresh vegetables on a light tortilla.

These individual tortillas are packed full of brilliant flavours, and are delicious enjoyed as a starter or as a light meal. Topped with creamy, crumbly feta, salty, crispy chorizo sausage and beautifully fresh prawns, squeeze over some lime juice to create a dish that will delight all.

Packed full of flavour and fresh ingredients, these lamb fajitas are absolutely delicious served rolled with cool sour cream and Mexican spiced tomato rice.

Forego the hummus and instead give your falafel wrap some Mexican spice with hot chilli sauce and cajun spice.

Delicious spiced hearty beef mince is wonderful served with crunchy, golden tortilla chips, creamy Mexican guacamole and sour cream.

Luca Villari takes Silver Fern Farms’ premium beef Porterhouse Steaks and cooks them to perfection for a fast family dinner or easy entertaining with friends.

Mexican flavours work incredibly well with raw food especially as a lot of components are raw anyway, like salsa, guacamole and slaw.

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Mexican food can be fast as well as zinging with flavour. Sophie Gray rustles up this delicious, versatile dish for lunch or dinner

Thick, tasty and meaty, this meatloaf is packed full of hearty kidney beans and fragrant Mexican spices, putting a delicious twist on the classic recipe.

Nachos

Steam baby chat potatoes and toss with a little butter, chives and sea salt. Note

Classic and versatile chilli con carne served on a bed of corn chips and topped with sour cream. This hearty dish is one of the best dishes to serve for a casual dinner party.

Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie

This recipe for beef fajitas served with sizzled capsicum and onions in soft flour tortilla is so quick and tasty. Kids may enjoy a small dollop of sour cream on their tortillas.

Pasties freeze well. Reheat from frozen in a 180°C oven for 15-20 minutes. Makes 16 Serve with salad, if desired. Note

Deal with the dinner rush with this tasty and filling meal from Sophie Gray

Forget the breakfast club, have a sleep-in then get the crew together for this delicious brunch dish

To separate pasta, add to boiling water, then bring back to boil and stir. Note

If desired, top with a salsa of chopped tomato, avocado, chives and a squeeze of lemon. Note

These delicious, mouth-watering beef tacos are sure to hit the spot.

This is excellent as a filling in a warm taco shells or enchiladas. The chilli is in the taco seasoning. Note

This is the ultimate midweek meal – tasty, filling and quick to make. Experiment with different toppings such as cheese, guacamole, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce or a fresh homemade salsa.

This is a sublime dessert, ideal to cool the palate after a few sizzling dishes.

This is an easy crowd pleaser. Make the mixture in advance, then simply wrap and cook the enchiladas while you whip up a salad.

Sweet and spicy salmon with a fresh Mexican salad.

This super-tasty pulled pork will be a go-to dish for sure

For an easy, homemade guacamole, mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice and season to taste. Note

Delicious beef fajitas with sizzled capsicum and onions in warm soft tortillas are a quick and tasty mid-week meal. Kids may enjoy a small dollop of sour cream on their tortillas.

It’s fresh, healthy and bursting with loads of flavour. I don’t do boring salads!

These burritos will become a family favourite.

Pack your family this hearty picnic lunch by Sophie Gray, slip, slop, slap and head for the great outdoors

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Chilli con carne mixture suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This is a winner in our house, as it combines two of the boys’ favourites – pies and nachos! It serves six with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and extra corn chips.

Low sat fat, Gluten free, Kid friendly Note

Mole is the name of a number of sauces used in traditional cuisine, as well as dishes based on these sauces.

This beautiful blush sunset coloured beverage is perfect to to settle down in the sand with on a hot summer's day.

You can toast the tortilla wedges in the oven, if you like. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan, place wedges on baking trays and cook for 2-3 mins, until crisp. Note

sugar syrup is simply equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar is dissolved, then cooled. Note

Ice cream tacos with strawberry, tequila and lime salsa brought to you by Real Living

Ice-cream tacos with strawberry, tequila and lime salsa

Extra-delicious with baked beans in barbecue sauce. Huevos Rancheros (Ranchers’ Eggs) is a classic Mexican breakfast dish we’ve adapted. Add a pinch of chilli powder to tomato mixture. Avocado Salsa: To avoid avocado discolouring, make salsa just before serving. Note

Make a double batch. Freeze bread for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge. You can bake the corn bread in a 21x11cm loaf pan; cooking time will vary. Note

Make pancakes and mince mixture up to 2 days ahead. Both can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. To save time, use bought pancakes. Note

Cups can be made a day in advance and kept in an airtight container until ready to be filled. Note

Make extra chicken mixture that you can serve later in jacket potatoes or on pizza bases. Note

You can prepare this several hours ahead. Store baskets in an airtight container and meatballs in the fridge; warm before serving. To save time, you can use bought meatballs. Note

Replace cajun seasoning with taco seasoning. You can use topside or round steak, or chicken thigh fillets. Note

Chipolatas are small sausages. Use leftover taco seasoning in chilli can carne. You can barbecue sausages. Assemble tacos just before serving. Note

Leftovers are delicious with grated cheese in toasted sandwiches. When using canned tomatoes, try adding 1 teaspoon sugar to sweeten a little. You’ll need to cook about 1 cup rice. Note

Look for mexican chilli powder in the spice aisle of your supermarket. You can also use taco seasoning. Note