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...
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...