(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...
Mexican Scrambled Eggs -- Huevos a la Mexicana
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...
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Guacamole
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...
Homemade Mexican Crema (Plus Some Substitutes)
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...
Torta de Milanesa -- Baked Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
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...
Tingadillas -- Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas
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...
Classic Lime Paletas (Plus a Little Yogurt)
(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...
Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
For months I've been saying "You can substitute Feta if you don't have Cotija." And now I can finally say "You can substitute Cotija if you don't have Feta." That's what happens when your kitchen is brimming with Mexican cooking ingredients -- they find ways to improve other dishes that aren't typically labeled 'Mexican'. That's the case...
Mexican Black Bean Soup
My new favorite soup. Easy to make, filling, and it tastes incredible. Sound too good to be true? Mother Nature deserves the credit here as the simple black bean is doing most of the heavy lifting. Our job is to add just enough flava to make these nutritional powerhouses sing. Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe...
Cascabel Chile Salsa
Cascabel Chiles are the quiet kid in the back of the classroom. Their smaller size and mild heat has kept them off most people's radar. Named after the distinctive rattle their seeds make, Cascabels are typically paired with other, more robust chiles to make up for their perceived shortcomings. But Cascabels have a unique flavor that can easily...