Marcela cooks for the soul with these classic Mexican favorites like a Classic Tortilla Soup garnished with fried or baked tortilla strips, smoked chiles, avocado, cheese, cilantro and lime. Next she prepares Stuffed Poblano Chiles ("Chile Rellenos"), a hearty and traditional Mexican dish. For dessert, it's Mexican Rice Pudding ("Arroz con Leche") redolent of cinnamon, vanilla and raisins.
Marcela gives some classic American Fall flavors a Mexican twist, with a fresh take on the season's favorite dishes. She injects tequila into turkey and uses it in her marinade to add a Mexican kick. Her potato gratin gets a unique smoky flavor from poblano chiles, while her pumpkin is glazed with traditional piloncillo sugar. She also makes Mexican Stuffed Mushrooms with bacon, creamy requeson cheese, and chard.
To celebrate the favorite men in her life, Marcela creates a menu worthy of a manly appetite. With her father, brother and son as guests, Marcela makes Hearty Mexican Rice and Spicy Surf-n-Turf Trio complete with chicken, flank steak and shrimp tossed in a Mexican salsa. Her 3-Shot Cocktail inspired y the Mexican flag and served in three separate shot glasses, includes tequila (white), fresh lime juice (green), and homemade sangria (red).
Though Mexico is known for its tacos, Marcela shows viewers the popular Mexican Milanese Sandwiches made with ciabatta rolls (bolillos) and stuffed with thinly pounded chicken breast that has been breaded and fried. Accompanying the street-inspired menu are Creamy Corn Cups with mix-and-match toppings like chile powder, sour crème, lime juice, and shredded cheese and Sweet Cinnamon Flavored Oatmeal Drinks.
Marcela and her family gather outdoors at a large farm table to feast on Marcela's Jalapeno Roast Chicken with broccolini and Chile and Cheese Rice, a layered dish of rice, rich poblano chile strips, and cheese. To wash down the flavor, Marcela serves refreshing Vanilla Pineapple Water.