It’s getting late. You're still hungry. A really good idea pops in your head: bean and cheese taquitos dipped in salsa verde. You had a light dinner. You’ll probably be up for a couple more hours anyways. I deserve this. Recently you've gotten good at whipping up a homemade salsa verde using fresh tomatillos, so you open the...
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4 Mexican Hot Sauces You Should Know
You're lounging in a plush sea side cabana after an afternoon snorkel in transparent ocean water. 'Quieres un poco de salsa picante?' Errrr, what? Your Significant Other has ordered some lunch while you were finishing your swim and a waiter has arrived with a plate of fish tacos. The waiter repeats himself, 'Quieres un poco de salsa picante?'...
Did You Say Homemade Lard?!
Rendering your own lard is super easy and you'll get a significant bump in quality compared to store-bought lard. If you're new to this technique please consider giving it a go! Refried beans, flour tortillas, tamales...they all have a secret ingredient in common that makes them taste Mexican. What is it? Yup, it's lard....
Sopa de Aguacate - Is Your Kitchen Stocked?
Remember when we were talking about stock being the secret weapon that restaurants have over you? This barebones Sopa de Aguacate is the perfect litmus test to gauge whether the stock in your kitchen is that secret weapon, or if it’s pointing down at your own foot. It’s the simplest recipe in the world, but if...