You may have noticed that most Salsa recipes on this site use either tomatoes or tomatillos as the base ingredient. But what happens if you use both? Is that even legal?! Luckily it is and the result is a completely unique Salsa that just might become one of your new favorites. How To Make Tomato…
Bacon Serrano Gorditas
It’s true, the term Gordita roughly translates as “little fat one” and they are typically served up as hefty masa cakes that are much thicker than conventional tortillas. But I like them best when they are a bit thinner than the conventional sizing, and this Bacon Serrano Gordita recipe is a good example of that style….
Easy Chicken Tacos
Do you have a default meal for those nights when you’re short on time and knee deep in hunger? Something that doesn’t take too long to make, requires zero brain power, and is better (and cheaper) than takeout food. Is that even possible?! My default option for a meal like this is constantly evolving —…
Champurrado Recipe (Express Version)
This Champurrado recipe is the perfect way to get familiar with atoles. Wait, what? Atoles are a class of hearty Mexican drinks that use corn as the flavor base. Yes, corn! There are loads of atole recipes that you can add to your kitchen arsenal, but today we’re focusing on the chocolate atole (Champurrado). It’s the…
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo
This post is for all of you who stay up late at night wondering what goes into a can of chipotles in adobo. You’re not alone! Chipotles can bring so much joy to the kitchen, so it’s only natural for the mind to seek out the cause of such culinary happiness — so that it can…
Pasilla Chile Salsa
So what’s the easiest way to get your kitchen familiar with some new chiles? Use them to make a simple salsa and not only will you get a snapshot of the chile’s flavor profile, but you’ll get a lip-smacking Salsa that you can use on tacos, eggs, or even just with some chips. That’s what…
Mexican Cooking Crash Course
Our free Mexican Cooking Crash Course is now available! To check it out you can click the Crash Course tab in the top menu bar (or click here) but I will also go over some tips in this post to ensure you get the most out of it. The Course is designed to quickly…
Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
This post is for all of you who are diehard fans of that mysterious, creamy green sauce at your local taqueria. It’s not guacamole, and it doesn’t even seem like Salsa, but it’s strangely addictive and it works wonders on tacos, so what is it?! And more importantly, how do I make it?!! How To Make…
Gorditas Recipe
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…