Picture an abuela hunched over a fire in the rural heartland of Mexico, stirring a sauce inside a clay pot. She moves slow, but efficient, like she has all the time in the world. She's got something she wants to tell you: Esto es facil. No mas salsa de enchiladas de la lata, esta...
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Tomato Chipotle Salsa Step-by-Step
I've been getting some questions about the Tomato Chipotle Salsa used in the latest burrito post, so here's a step-by-step account showing the easiest way to make it. It's the perfect example of a salsa that has become multiuso. Not only does it work in the aforementioned burrito, but it can improve just about anything else you want to goop...
Anatomy of My Current Favorite Burrito
Here's what the inside of my current favorite burrito looks like: It has five main components. Seasoned chicken breast (#1). Jack cheese (#2). Simple Mexican Rice (#3). Tomato-Chipotle salsa (#4). Basic Guacamole (#5). It may look like they have equal weighting, but one of the components in particular is the real star of this burrito. Wanna guess...
Use What You Have Chicken Stock
After giving some recent, heavily biased evidence that a simple veggie stock can save the world, I wanted to offer up another stock option that has the potential to instantly upgrade any kitchen. With one big disclaimer: This chicken stock will be offended if you treat it as a recipe. Recipe lists make people run out...