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…
Extra Hot Pickled Jalapenos
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…
Spicy Beef Taquitos — Freezer Friendly!
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…
Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa
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 delicious Salsa broth — is a verified home run and it’s…
Easy Taco Salad
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 sauce brings it all together…
Easy Calabacitas Soup
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 and has a bump in flavor…
Sopes With Refried Beans and Cheese
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 palate. How To Make Sopes…
Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas
Hatch Chile season is here so keep an eye out for these beauties over the next few weeks! And if you can’t find any in your local markets you can always source them directly from New Mexico. I recently put together a post with some good online buying options — see Where To Buy Hatch…
Corn Tortillas Made With Fat
Flour tortillas are made with fat, but corn tortillas aren’t. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Mexican cuisine. But why? And what happens if you break the rules?!! Let’s find out… Making Corn Tortillas With Some Lard I’ll go through the process of making corn tortillas in this post, but if you’re new to…
Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos — Freezer Friendly!
Anyone out there getting tired of cooking?! Make a big batch of these Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos and you’ll get some free meals over the next couple weeks. The key is to load up the beans with tons of flavor — once you do that then everything else is just a bonus. Sure,…