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Express Migas

freshly plated Migas

Migas in a matter of minutes!  This batch of Express Migas was heavily influenced by my fridge 🙂  A quick, early morning scan revealed: leftover Baked Tostada Shells leftover Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa ham, onion, jalapeno, eggs Queso Fresco It was those tostada shells that started the Migas craving.  Normally the first step for Migas is…

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16 Craveworthy Mexican Chicken Recipes

Adding shredded chicken to the Tinga sauce

Chicken seems to be my default lately and I’ve been meaning to put together a list of my favorite chicken recipes on the site. Well, here it is!   There are 16 recipes in this list and at least half of them are in the Quick n’ Easy category — which means I will make them on…

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Gluten Free Flour Tortillas

Final shot of tortillas from all three brands

I get regular questions about using gluten-free flour to make tortillas, and I finally got around to experimenting with some options! Here’s what my starting point looked like: From left to right: Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour King Arthur’s Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour If you’re new…

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Mexican Cooking Crash Course

Mexican Cooking Crash Course on mexicanplease.com

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…

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Dark Birria

March 12, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

I used Anchos, Mulatos and Pasillas for this rustic batch of Dark Birria. Mulatos are similar to Anchos but they're left on the vine to ripen a bit longer. mexicanplease.com

Ever since making Mole Poblano I've been enamored with the chile combo used in that recipe:  Anchos, Mulatos, and Pasillas. So it was inevitable that those chiles would make their way into a batch of Birria right?! How To Make Dark Birria Yes, this Dark Birria is unconventional and it ...

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Pickled Potatoes

February 26, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

What a treat to have a jar of these PIckled Potatoes in the fridge! I used 3 jalapenos to give them some kick but you can always use less for a milder batch. mexicanplease.com

The Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots recipe is still one of the most popular recipes on the site, and recently someone left a comment noting that their local taqueria adds papas to their Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots.  Pickled Potatoes?!  Sold! That's really all it takes for me to start ...

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Ground Beef Chili con Carne

February 12, 2021 By Patrick 9 Comments

This is a great recipe for a fiery batch of Chili con Carne made with Ground Beef. Keep in mind that the chile combo is flexible so feel free to adjust based on what you have. mexicanplease.com

Need a faster Chili con Carne recipe for weeknights? Make it with ground beef and you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes if you're in full Ninja mode :)  And if you don't have the exact chile combo on hand please don't let that stop you from making it!  There's lots of ...

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Tacos de Alambre

January 29, 2021 By Patrick 13 Comments

This is an easy, quick recipe for a one pan batch of Tacos de Alambre. I topped the tacos with Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious! mexicanplease.com

Looking for an easy one-pan dinner to spice up the weeknight meal routine?! These Tacos de Alambre will fit the bill as they are wildly satisfying and more than willing to accommodate what you've got in the fridge. How To Make Tacos de Alambre Think fajitas or kebobs in taco form and ...

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Most Popular Recipes

Vegans and vegetarians it's good to hear from you! Here are 15 awesome Mexican recipes you can make with your beloved beans. mexicanplease.com

15 Easy Recipes You Can Make With Beans

Keep some Chile Verde sauce in the fridge and you can whip up these Rice and Bean bowls in a matter of minutes. So good!!

Chile Verde Rice and Beans

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What a treat to have Mole Poblano in the house! It's such a unique, otherworldly flavor and it reminds me of my time in Cozumel. mexicanplease.com

Mole Poblano Recipe

If you grew up with Chili then you MUST try this authentic Chili con Carne. Using dried chiles gives you a massive upgrade in flavor -- so good!

Chili con Carne

Red Pozole with crispy tortilla strips and freshly chopped cilantro

Red Pozole Recipe (Pozole Rojo)

The key to this Roasted Poblano Soup is getting creative with the garnish. Crema, cilantro stems, and a dash of acidity will turn it into something otherworldly. So good! mexicanplease.com

Roasted Poblano Soup

Here are two great options for some home-cooked Mexican Chicken Salads! The first is a traditional Chicken Taco Salad, and the second relies on some Spicy Cabbage Slaw.

Spicy Chicken Salad

Hello Mole Coloradito! For this batch I filled corn tortillas with Queso Fresco and then drenched them in the Coloradito sauce -- so good!! mexicanplease.com

Mole Coloradito Recipe

Taking a bite of corn tortilla after cooking

Corn Tortillas Made From Popcorn Kernels

If you ever find yourself craving more heat in your Pickled Jalapenos, just add 3-4 Habanero chiles for every pound of Jalapenos. But consider yourself warned as this will add some real zip! mexicanplease.com

Extra Hot Pickled Jalapenos

It's such a treat to remember you've got some of these Spicy Beef Taquitos in the fridge/freezer for a quick meal! I dipped this batch in some Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious! mexicanplease.com

Spicy Beef Taquitos — Freezer Friendly!

Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa

This Taco Salad is my favorite meal over the past month -- super flexible and it has loads of flavor! The avocado dressing is the key so don't skip that part! mexicanplease.com

Easy Taco Salad

It's easy to turn Calabacitas into a lip-smacking soup! Try to use some stock that you trust as it can make a huge difference -- I used homemade veggie stock for this batch.

Easy Calabacitas Soup

Sopes topped with pickled jalapenos, Queso Fresco, and refried beans.

Sopes With Refried Beans and Cheese

Hatch enchiladas after baking for 10 minutes

Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas

8 bean and egg burritos

Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos — Freezer Friendly!

This Mango Black Bean Salsa has been a refreshing change of pace for my kitchen lately. I served it on crispy tostada shells along with a dusting of chile powder and it was delicious!

Mango Black Bean Salsa

14 corn tortillas after cooking on comal

Homemade Corn Tortillas

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