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    Fast and Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    Need some munchers for a crew?  Here's the tastiest way to make your own Salsa and Guacamole for 10-20 people. 

    Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo over the coming days?  I hope so! It's a great opportunity to make something NEW for your friends and family.  Here's a list of recipes that meet that requirement but also won't keep you in the kitchen for too long. I hope you find a keeper here.  Enjoy! Click...

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    Half and Half Tortillas (Corn + Flour)

    I keep seeing these Half and Half Tortillas in my neighborhood and decided to experiment with my own recipe -- I'm glad I did because they were delicious! mexicanplease.com

    Have you noticed these trendy Half and Half Tortillas in your grocery store lately? While most store-bought tortillas are either corn or flour exclusively, these use both in the same tortilla.  Sound crazy?!  You end up with a more hearty tortilla that still has plenty of corn flavor.   I've been meaning to experiment with them...

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    Easy Charro Beans Recipe

    Charro Beans! You won't find a heartier, more delicious batch of beans anywhere in Mexico. This version uses bacon and chipotles but feel free to add in some chorizo if you have it. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Have you made these Charro Beans yet?!  You can easily smoosh them into refried beans that are out of this world 🙂 Charro Beans!  You'll be hard pressed to find an authentic batch of Charro Beans anywhere north of the border, so it's high time to make your own! Charro roughly translates as cowboy, so...

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    21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes --30 Minutes or Less!

    It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! These beans have some kick built into them from chipotles in adobo and they are beyond delicious. mexicanplease.com

    This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo -- so what are you making to celebrate?!! If life is busy then choose from this list of 21 recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.  You'll get serious reward from these recipes with minimal effort involved -- sound like a good deal? Clicking the link...

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    Tinga Tostadas

    February 14, 2025 By Patrick 30 Comments

    Tostadas de Tinga are such a rewarding meal for the fam! Be sure to add some tomatillos to your Tinga as it makes a huge difference! mexicanplease.com

    Tinga Tostadas are a real treat and will have you making huge batches of Tinga de Pollo so you can whip up tingalicious meals for the rest of the week! If you're new to this Tinga recipe be sure to add in the tomatillos as it makes a huge difference!  Adding tomatillos gives it a vibrancy ...

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    Masa Harina Cornbread

    January 24, 2025 By Patrick 111 Comments

    I used Masa Harina instead of cornmeal in this batch of cornbread and it was delicious! I also used chipotles in adobo for some kick 🙂 mexicanplease.com

    Update:  it's hard to believe this recipe is five years old, but I still make it regularly and love pairing it with soups.  Have you tried it yet?! Question:  since Masa Harina can be used to make awesome homemade corn tortillas, what happens if I use it to replace cornmeal in my ...

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    New Year's Grocery List for Easy Mexican Recipes

    December 27, 2024 By Patrick 20 Comments

    Fresh ingredients on cutting board

    It's that time of year....are you ready for a New Year's upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes -- yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list!  Here's a look at the fresh ...

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    Easy Mexican Beans and Rice Soup

    December 6, 2024 By Patrick 19 Comments

    This is a great recipe for a delicious batch of Mexican Beans and Rice Soup. Super easy to make, and tremendously satisfying.

    This easy Beans and Rice Soup is on repeat for me lately...have you tried it yet?! It's such a simple recipe, but when you build it from scratch it is tremendously satisfying.  It's also quite versatile so feel free to plop some other veggies in there if you want :) How To Make ...

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    Most Popular Recipes

    I've been keeping batches of this Chicken Chili Verde on hand for the past couple weeks -- super easy to make and it leads to all sorts of easy meals! mexicanplease.com

    Chicken Chile Verde

    Cutting freshly cooked breakfast burrito in half

    Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

    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

    12 Easy Mexican Soup Recipes -- Yum!!

    This vegetarian Calabacitas recipe is perfect for any stubborn carnivores out there! Loads of flavor made with healthy, fresh ingredients -- yum!! mexicanplease.com

    Easy Calabacitas Recipe

    Hatch enchiladas after baking for 10 minutes

    What Can I Make with Hatch Chiles? 5 Easy Mexican Recipes

    Sometimes the zip from a pickled jalapeno will create the perfectly balanced taco bite. Making a batch of these Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapeno and Carrots is super easy and lets you control how much spice you want in your life. Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com

    What Can I Make with Jalapenos? 12 Delicious Mexican Recipes

    Arroz con Pollo after cooking

    Mexican Chicken and Rice -- Arroz con Pollo

    Leftover tinga? Make Tingadillas! Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas with Green Sauce | mexicanplease.com

    What Can I Make With Tomatillos? 18 Easy Recipes

    Beef Birria tacos

    Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)

    Close up of Chicken Taco drenched in Avocado Salsa Verde, freshly chopped cilantro, and a few drops of hot sauce

    Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde

    cutting burrito in half after cooking in skillet for five minutes

    Burritos for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: 11 Easy Burrito Recipes

    Here's an easy recipe for a batch of homemade Jalapeno Hot Sauce. It uses a pound of jalapenos so consider yourself warned! mexicanplease.com

    How To Make Mexican Hot Sauces: 5 Easy Recipes

    This Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza is the perfect example of Mexican cooking ingredients influencing just about everything in my kitchen. A super easy and delicious recipe with no special pizza gear needed! mexicanplease.com

    Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza

    cutting burrito in half after cooking in skillet for five minutes

    Chicken Burrito with Pico de Gallo -- Too Easy and Too Good

    what else can i make with corn tortillas?

    What Else Can I Make with Corn Tortillas? 14 Mexican Recipes

    Finishing with cilantro and salsa de aguacate

    Ground Beef Tostadas with Salsa de Aguacate

    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

    Breakfast burritos next to a dish full of homemade Jalapeno Hot Sauce

    Easy Breakfast Burrito with Homemade Jalapeno Sauce

    Need some munchers for a crew?  Here's the tastiest way to make your own Salsa and Guacamole for 10-20 people. 

    12 Mexican Appetizers for Friends and Family

    Arroz con Pollo with Wings and Chipotles

    Arroz Con Pollo with Wings and Chipotles!

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