I'm back on the Mole Train this week and testing out some dried chile combos. Ingredient lists for Moh-lay recipes can be intimidating, and these simple tests can give a good sense of a sauce's foundation before doing any fine tuning. I was thrilled to add Mulato chiles to these experiments, so keep an eye...
Spicy Chicken Salad
Make a big batch of Spicy Shredded Chicken and you can easily whip up either of the salads in this post! I've been making both of these keepers over the last couple weeks and it's been a welcome change of pace in the kitchen. How To Make Spicy Chicken Of course, all of this relies...
Mole Coloradito Recipe
Mole Coloradito in the house! This is a great recipe to get familiar with Mo-lay sauces, so maybe it's time to give it a go?! The hearty nature of this sauce will give you loads of insta-meal options, so don't worry too much about serving style the first time you make it. It has such...
Corn Tortillas Made From Popcorn Kernels
Homemade Tortillas continue to be in demand during these crazy times, so lately I've been getting this question more frequently: I have popcorn kernels at home can I use them to make tortillas? I've never had a great answer for this question, but I do now as I was quite surprised how good tortillas can...
Mole Sauces and Ingredients
The time has finally come to add Mole sauces to the site! I've had moderate success with Mole sauces in the past, but I always wanted to refine them a little more before sharing. Well...hello refining! Here's a look at the sauces I'll be fiddling with over the next few weeks: Mole Poblano Mole Coloradito...
Chiles Toreados
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...