It’s true, the most effective way to make flavorful Carne Asada is to give it a lengthy swim in a zippy marinade. But admit it, there are nights when you skip over any recipe that suggests anything as offensive as an hours-long marinade. Look dude, I’m starving and I barely have time to cook, so marinate…
‘Tis the season for giving. And eating. And more eating. If you’ve got someone close to you that loves Mexican food then here’s a list of potential gifts that will instantly upgrade their kitchen. And who knows, maybe you’ll get some new eats coming your way for taste testing! I’ll also include a list of…
Don’t have tostada shells for that recipe you want to try out? Then it’s time to whip up your own batch! Sure, you can always run out to buy some at the store, but once you make your own you’ll always have a more convenient option. All you need is corn tortillas and some oil,…
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…
I've been keeping batches of this Chicken Chile Verde in the fridge for the past couple weeks -- it's super easy to make and it can lead to all sorts of quick, no-thinking-involved meals. Perfect! Take a look at this pan of goodness and tell me what potential you see: Chicken Chile Verde ...
Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you'll come across in Mexican cuisine -- and that's coming from a stubborn carnivore! It's a vegetarian dish that roughly translates as "zucchini", but you can use all types of squash in this recipe and still get stellar results. It's also a ...
If you're a fan of the Tinga Tostadas from a few weeks ago then you can easily use that Tinga flavor to make a wicked batch of enchiladas. I used chicken for this batch but feel free to get creative with the protein choice as it's the Tinga sauce that's the star attraction here. You've ...
This Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos is offered up as proof that quick pickling is easy, flexible, and willing to accommodate what you have in the kitchen. I had a bunch of Serrano chiles in the fridge and didn't think I would be able to use all of them -- a few minutes later they looked like ...
