You’ll frequently see taquerias offering up these Chiles Toreados as a side dish. If you’re new to them, just imagine charred, blistered jalapenos hanging out with some caramelized onions and you’re right on track. Spicing up your meal is their most common role, but they are super tasty right out of the pan so I’ll sometimes…
A few weeks ago I made a batch of Pickled Jalapenos and my palate was craving more heat from the usual fireballs. I’m not sure if it was a particularly mild batch of Jalapenos, or if it’s my heat tolerance evolving, but either way I wanted to experiment with amping them up a notch or…
I’m leaning on the freezer more than usual lately, and these Spicy Beef Taquitos are my latest addition. You’ll get 24 scrumptious taquitos from this recipe — which means you’ve got plenty of free meals coming your way over the next couple weeks! Just plop ’em in the oven, set the timer, and chill until…
Our free Mexican Cooking Crash Course is now available! To check it out you can click the Crash Course tab in the top menu bar (or click here) but I will also go over some tips in this post to ensure you get the most out of it. The Course is designed to quickly…
These Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa are the perfect example of some last-minute improvisation. In other words... Getting hangry...need food NOW...what's in the fridge?! I'm constantly tweaking the serving style of these eggs, but the main attraction -- poached eggs served up in a ...
This Easy Taco Salad has been such a welcome change of pace in my kitchen over the past couple weeks. Maybe it will fire up your kitchen too?! It's quite versatile so feel free to get creative with the toppings, but the Avocado Dressing is non-negotiable! The creamy, delicious green ...
This easy Calabacitas Soup is a combo of three of my favorite creations on the site: Souper Broth -- a tomato-onion-garlic broth that's wildly satisfying and acts as the base for Albondigas Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Better Vegetable Stock -- a homemade veggie stock that's easy to make ...
Sopes in the house! They may sound exotic, but if you've ever made corn tortillas at home then you're just a couple steps away from an authentic batch of Sopes. I topped this batch with refried beans and Queso Fresco, but they are wildly versatile and willing to accommodate your ...
