Sure, you can build the inner mixture for your taquitos using homemade Pickled Jalapenos, New Mexican chili powder, and Mexican oregano, and your meal will instantly pass the Authentic Mexican Test. Or you can combine some salsa with cream cheese and call it a day. It's a massive shortcut to take, and while cream cheese...
Archives for July 2018
4 Different Ways To Make The Same Salsa
The next time you come across a salsa recipe keep in mind that you've got some leeway on how to make it. The "right" way is the way that tastes best to you, even if others think you are violating the salsa code! With that in mind, here are four distinct ways to make Salsa...
Corn Tortillas Made With White Olotillo Corn
One of the surprise benefits of putting a blog out there in the world is the way it accelerates my own learning. These White Olotillo Corn Tortillas are the perfect example of that phenomenon. They're probably the most rewarding tortillas I've ever made at home, so if you ever find yourself disappointed with your local...
Easy Tamales Recipe
It's rare to find the words easy and tamales in the same sentence, but with a few simple tricks you can make a scrumptious batch of tamales without having to devote an entire day to them. Making tamale dough AND making a tamale filling sounds like double duty to me, so I usually make a smaller...