Bright flavors like tangerine and cranberries pair flawlessly with warm butternut squash and rosemary for a salad that could easily be the main focus of any meal.

After the meat is marinated overnight, it's packed with flavor and ideal for standing up to the rest of the strong flavors in this hand-held dish. The best part is that all of the ingredients go into the filling, so building the burritos is a cinch.

Avocados are already creamy and delicious, but they're on another level in this soup. The onions, serrano chiles and lemon juice bring out the flavors of the avocado, while cilantro adds a punch of freshness. 

Frittatas can be made with almost anything you've got on hand, but Marcela likes to pack hers with cheese, green onions and Mexican crema for a smooth texture. Plus, it can be breakfast for the whole family in 25 minutes.