Elote (Mexican street corn) pasta bake

Try this twist on a pasta bake, inspired by the flavours of Mexican street-food favourite elote – charred corn cobs topped with mayonnaise, cheese, herbs and chillies

Flan

Make this creamy, delicious flan inspired by the classic Mexican recipe – it’s easy to make and can be prepared a day ahead

Beef enchiladas

Serve enchiladas for a Mexican-inspired family feast. Stuffed with beef mince and black beans and topped with melted cheese, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Chicken tinga tacos

Try a classic Mexican dish; a delicious shredded chicken stew with a touch of chipotle. It can be eaten on top of corn tostadas or in tacos

Tomato & black bean taco salad

Enjoy this refreshing taco salad on a warm evening when you’re craving something quick, fresh and crunchy, or as a side for a Mexican-style feast

Mexican-style stuffed peppers

Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy vegetarian family meal. If the kids don’t like spice, use a mild cheese instead

Spicy beef taco bowl

Get all five of your five-a-day in this Mexican-inspired spicy beef taco bowl. Full of textures and flavours, it can be partly prepped ahead

Mexican hot chocolate

Be sure to add a frothy finish to this Mexican hot chocolate, which is warming and spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and chilli

Oven-roasted sweet potato & courgette tortilla

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Chicken enchilada wraps

Use homemade wholemeal flatbreads instead of shop-bought tortillas in this recipe – perfect for wrapping up our lean spicy chicken. It counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, too