What a treat to be able to whip up some Bean Tostadas for a quick, satisfying dinner! I ate six of these for dinner a few nights ago. Yes, six 🙂 And it was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. I hope you decide to try out a version of these in...
Improvised Pot Beans -- Frijoles de Olla
I used to be so strict when making pot beans at home, but not so much any more! Now I just improvise and make them whenever I run out. That means the ingredient list will vary, but the result seems to be surprisingly consistent, so I hope this post inspires you to make a batch...
Easy Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas
Need a quick meal for rushed weeknights? These Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas want to apply for the job! They are easy to make, super satisfying, and more than willing to accommodate what you've got on hand in the kitchen. Sound too good to be true? How To Make Black Bean Enchiladas...
Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe
This Jalapeno Hot Sauce is still one of the most popular recipes on the site, have you made it yet?! It's super easy to make and I love keeping some in the fridge for a quick blast of zippppp! For any green hot sauce lovers out there.... please consider giving this one a go, you...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo...a perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! But scrambling for ingredients Thursday after work is not allowed, that's too stressful! Just find a recipe below that appeals to you and add those ingredients to your weekly shopping list. Then when Thursday rolls around you'll be ready...
Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)
After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂 And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way more mileage from a batch of Beef Birria so I used beef brisket for this batch. This 3 lb. recipe makes...
Easy Calabacitas Recipe
I've been munching on these Calabacitas for the past couple weeks -- have you made this dish yet? It's loaded with flavor and it's a great curveball if your kitchen routine is getting predictable. Please give it a go! Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you'll come across in Mexican cuisine -- and...
Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
I'm on a pickled craze lately so I'm re-posting these Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots. Have you tried these yet?! These beauties work wonders on tacos, tostadas, eggs, even sandwiches, and there's also a good chance you'll find yourself munching on the pickled carrots throughout the day. The quick pickling technique is so simple and you...
What Can I Make With Tomatillos? 17 Easy Recipes
Hmmm I'm getting lots of tomatillo questions lately, so I hope you get some ideas from this post! Here are 17 recipes where you'll get the most bang for the buck with these beauties. I get tons of mileage out of the Chicken Chile Verde and the Avocado Salsa Verde so if you're new to...
Spicy Chicken Tinga
Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I'm updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious! ...