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Cilantro Lime Rice

September 1, 2016 By Patrick 36 Comments

By keeping just a few ingredients on hand you'll always have the option of whipping up this light, effervescent Lime Cilantro Rice. Works well in burrito bowls but also tastes great on its own! mexicanplease.com

By keeping just a few ingredients on hand you’ll always have the option of whipping up this light, effervescent Cilantro Lime Rice. It does quite well in groups (think burrito bowls) but sometimes it just needs some quality one-on-one time (with black beans).  Either way, it’ll be one of your most versatile creations if you give it…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Most Popular, Most Recent, Vegetarian

Enchiladas Suizas — Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce

August 24, 2016 By Patrick 26 Comments

Add a bit of cream to a traditional green sauce and you've got everything you need to make mouth-watering Enchiladas Suizas. This recipe also uses a roasted poblano to enhance the flavor. So good! mexicanplease.com

Enchiladas Suizas is a phrase used quite liberally these days to describe a wide range of enchilada dishes.  Variations will get even wilder once you head north of the U.S./Mexico border. Luckily it’s easy to return to the essence of the dish by building a traditional green sauce and mixing it with a bit of cream.  This will…

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Filed Under: Enchiladas, Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent

Wicked Hot Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa

August 19, 2016 By Patrick 11 Comments

This Wicked Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa gets serious heat from the Chile Pequins and a rich flavor from the Chipotles. So good! Keep an eye out for Chile Pequins (Piquin) in Latin markets. mexicanplease.com

(This Wicked Chipotle Chile Pequin Salsa relies on chipotles for flavor and chile pequins for heat!  Jump to recipe here.) As chili peppers get smaller they tend to get hotter.  And Chile Pequins are real small. Their capsaicin level is 5-10 times stronger than a jalapeno so consider yourself warned, they are one of the hottest chilis…

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Mexican Scrambled Eggs — Huevos a la Mexicana

August 12, 2016 By Patrick 3 Comments

These Mexican Scrambled Eggs are perfect for lazy weekend mornings: well-balanced, easy to make, and they have real kick. Try draining the tomatoes before adding them to the pan, so much better! mexicanplease.com

These Mexican Scrambled Eggs would like to apply for the default weekend breakfast slot you currently have available.  They are well-balanced, they have the right amount of kick, and they’re available to start work immediately. You can print out the recipe sheet at the bottom of this page or you can sear this vegetable Mexican flag…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Main Dish, Most Recent, Vegetarian

Crispy Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Guacamole

August 4, 2016 By Patrick Leave a Comment

I've been eating these Crispy Chicken Tacos all week long -- crispy chicken strips, chipotle crema, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, Cotija cheese and cilantro -- all served on a warm corn tortilla. So good! mexicanplease.com

I’ve been eating these Crispy Chicken Tacos all week long.  And thinking about them when I’m not eating them.  Good sign? They are beyond satiating and can be super quick to throw together once you find a combo you like. Don’t worry about mimicking the exact recipe here as some of the ingredients could leave…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Most Recent, Tacos

Homemade Mexican Crema (Plus Some Substitutes)

July 29, 2016 By Patrick 58 Comments

O' Mexican Crema where art thou? If you're tired of searching for Mexican Crema in the markets here's the easiest way to make your own at home (also includes some quick and dirty substitutes) mexicanplease.com

Sometimes a single drop of Mexican Crema will be the missing final touch on your taco masterpiece. But if you’ve ever fretted when you see Mexican Crema listed in a recipe, then spend five minutes reading this post and next time you see it called for you’ll be an expert on your options. Homemade Mexican Crema Recipe Creme…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Mexican Cooking 101, Most Recent

Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots

July 11, 2016 By Patrick 64 Comments

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

Admit it.  For months (years!) you were guilty of bypassing the bowl of mundane looking pickled jalapenos and carrots served up at your local taqueria.  What could those possibly do for me?  Next. And then you tried one.   Now when you’re scoping out a new taco joint you give a terminator-like scan for your beloved pickled…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Most Popular, Most Recent, Tacos, Vegetarian

Torta de Milanesa — Baked Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

July 1, 2016 By Patrick 6 Comments

This Baked Milanesa Torta is loaded with avocado, Pico de Gallo and chipotle mayo. Yowsa! No frying either, just bread the chicken cutlets and give 'em 12 minutes in the oven. Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com

Take a quick look at this awesome menu board from the old Sabores location in Cozumel: See that Milanesa de Pollo on the left column?   You’d be surprised how often you see these breaded, fried meat cutlets in Mexico’s Comida Corrida restaurants; typically served with veggies, soup of the day, and an agua fresca.  For about…

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Tingadillas — Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas

June 23, 2016 By Patrick 2 Comments

Got leftover Tinga? Make Tingadillas! These Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas with Green Sauce will change the course of your day for the better -- also includes recipe for making Tinga from scratch | mexicanplease.com

Opening up the fridge and seeing some leftover Chicken Tinga leads to one of man’s most coveted dilemmas:  Tinga Tacos or Tingadillas? You can consider the Tingadilla a slightly more decadent version of the Tinga Taco.  Hold it in reserve for those days when you are relying on some gooey savoriness to save your day. Recipe for Cheesy…

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Classic Lime Paletas (Plus a Little Yogurt)

June 17, 2016 By Patrick 2 Comments

Add a bit of yogurt to these Classic Lime Paletas and you end up with some creamy, heavenly, delicious popsicles. So good!! mexicanplease.com

(This post is a proud participant in Paleta Week 2016 put on by Lola’s Cocina.  Lola has put together a fabulous collection of authentic paleta recipes that will keep your freezer stocked all summer.  You can check it out here.  Thanks Lola!) The following photo is proof that your kitchen is already capable of making a delicious…

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Hey, I'm Patrick! I spent 2 years living in Cozumel and got obsessed with Mexican food. I built this site to share all the recipes and techniques I've learned along the way. Read More…

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