This Mango Black Bean Salsa has been such a welcome change of pace for my kitchen lately! Sure, you can serve it up next to a bowl of chips, but it works equally well on tacos and salads so feel free to get creative with it. I’ve been loading it on top…
Appetizers/Sides
Here are all the Appetizers and Side Dishes on Mexican Please! Keep an eye out for the Pico de Gallo and the Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots -- add those two recipes to your kitchen and good things will happen!
Masa Harina Cornbread
Question: since Masa Harina can be used to make awesome homemade corn tortillas, what happens if I use it to replace cornmeal in my go-to cornbread recipe? I’ve been wondering about this one and I’m glad I finally got around to experimenting with it. To summarize this post….just go for it! How To Make Masa…
Easy Mexican Bean Soup
This Easy Mexican Bean Soup is proof that some good stock will go a long way in your kitchen! I used the Better Vegetable Stock from last week, but I’ve also tried it with this homemade chicken stock and it is scrumptious. As further proof that the stock is the most important ingredient in this…
Yellow Indian Woman Pot Beans
I’ve been getting emails about these Yellow Indian Woman beans and I finally got around to trying them — and I’m glad I did! I’ve never seen them in my local stores so I bought some from Rancho Gordo: I don’t have any affiliation with Rancho Gordo, but I do buy stuff from them a…
Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
March 2020 — I just updated this recipe with a few minor tweaks. It’s easily one of my favorite recipes on the site, so I also added a video in hopes of proving how easy it is to make these Pickled Jalapenos. You’ll get a massive upgrade in flavor compared to store-bought versions, so if…
Spicy Chickpea Tostadas
It’s true, this is a personal concoction that you might not find in the heart of Mexico, but don’t let that stop you from making it! Taking a cue from these refried beans, we’ll be using some chipotles in adobo to whip up a wildly versatile chickpea puree — it’s a great alternative source of protein…
Crowd Pleasers for the Big Game
Need something for the middle of the appetizer table on Sunday? Here are some epic Crowd Pleasers that will spice up the Big Game — even if the game is boring! All of these recipes can be doubled or tripled for larger groups so feel free to go big. In addition to the recipes below,…
Mexican Rice 2.0
This Mexican Rice 2.0 came about in response to a simple question that has probably been keeping many of you up at night… What happens if you add tomatillos to Mexican Rice? Like most tomato dishes that ask tomatillos to join the party (see this Tinga and this combo Salsa) you’ll get a completely unique…
Candied Jalapenos
Finally some Candied Jalapenos! I’ve been getting emails about these for years and over the past few weeks I’ve been fiddling with a recipe for them. They are sweet, fiery delights that also happen to be highly addictive, so consider yourself warned!! You’ll also sometimes see these referred to as Cowboy Candy, and that…
Poblano Queso Dip
I know what you’re thinking… Warm, gooey Queso Dip is awesome. And so is the rich flavor of roasted Poblano peppers. So why not combine the two? Or would that just be too much goodness in one bowl?!! How To Make Poblano Queso Dip I should mention right off the bat that this Queso…