Homemade Gorditas are an easy way to turn leftovers into a meal that you actually look forward to! Is that possible?! Picture thick, delicious masa cakes stuffed with your choice of filling and you’re on the right track. The thing is…you’ve got loads of choices on how to make your Gorditas: Thick vs. thin Fried vs….
3 Different Masa Harinas To Choose From
There’s a good chance you’ve cruised past the Masa Harina in your local grocery store without realizing the potential you just left in your wake — but no more! Most likely you’ve got one of these 3 options on your supermarket shelf: From left to right: Maseca, Bob’s Red Mill, and Gold Mine. Maseca is…
Mexican Shredded Beef
Lately I’ve been simmering brisket in homemade enchilada sauce to make some big batches of fiery Shredded Beef. And since you’re already an expert at making your own enchilada sauce (right?!!) then you can consider this an easy way to make some ultra-flavorful beef that will work wonders in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. How To…
Flour Tortillas Made With Bacon Fat
In addition to queries about Mexican oregano, one of the most common questions I get on the site involves the universally loved bacon: Can I use the leftover bacon drippings to make flour tortillas? Up until last week my response was always a bit cautious, as if those tortillas would be second rate to our…
Chicken Burritos with Avocado Salsa Verde
I hope this post will get these Chicken Burritos into your expanding list of No-Thinking-Involved meals. They’re perfect for those nights when you’re starving and nothing sounds good — especially anything that involves lots of work in the kitchen. I make them all the time and they rely on one of the most dependable sauces in…
Top Recipes of 2018 from Mexican Please
Well, it’s that time of year for a “Best Of” list, so let’s do it! Thanks much to all of you for your support and feedback — it makes it easy to put the work in when I know you’re out there making scrumptious meals for your family and friends! I added 60 recipes to…
Easy Pozole Verde
In Mexican cuisine there are two versions of Pozole that you’ll frequently come across: Pozole Rojo and Pozole Verde. Pozole Rojo is typically served with pork and relies on a longer simmer in a red sauce made from dried chilis. Pozole Verde uses tomatillos as the base and when loading it up with chicken you…
Chilaquiles with Black Beans, Avocado and Pickled Jalapenos
This recipe is evidence that Chilaquiles are best served with a dose of improvisation. What you’ve got in your kitchen is far more important than what the recipe states, so feel free to listen to your palate when the time comes. I’m serving this batch with Black Beans, Avocado, Pickled Jalapenos and a sprinkling of…
Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
Update: Hey guys, I’ve been getting questions about these Pickled Onions so I added a video to the post. You’ll find the video down below, right before the recipe box (or if you’re on a desktop it will be at the top of the post). It’s a super easy technique so give it a whirl…
Chilaquiles with Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
Chilaquiles have become more common on brunch menus across the States, but I’m usually disappointed with the restaurant versions. By the time the Chilaquiles get to the table they’ve spent way too much time in transit and you end up with a soggy mess. But when they are hot and semi-crispy they are a real…