This zippy Lime Crema is a great recipe to have in your kitchen repertoire. It takes just a couple minutes to make and it comes with the potential for a lifetime of flavor upgrades. Sure, it’s a perfect fit for the Baja Fish Tacos from last week, but once you get familiar with the various…
Albondigas (Mexican Meatballs)
Announce to your family that you’ll be serving Albondigas for dinner and you’re guaranteed to get some concerned looks. Albondigas isn’t exactly a common phrase North of the Border, but once you put a plate of these Mexican Meatballs on the table everyone will know exactly what you’re talking about. They are the very definition…
Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink
Head back in time to a world without soda and it’ll be much easier to find a refreshing glass of Horchata. Or you can skip the time machine and make your own batch at home. Horchata is one of Mexico’s most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you’re new to this…
Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips with Potatoes
Finally a Rajas recipe! Get in the habit of buying fresh poblanos and you’ll always have the option of whipping up a batch of Rajas. These are roasted poblano strips drenched in a creamy sauce and they are easily one of Mexican cuisine’s most common side dishes. I typically add potato and some stock to…
Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches)
Most likely you already have everything you need to make a batch of these Molletes. And that’s how they’ve become such a staple in Mexican cuisine — they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you’re running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly made Pico de…
Charro Beans
Charro Beans! You’ll be hard pressed to find an authentic batch of Charro Beans anywhere north of the border, so it’s high time to make your own! Charro roughly translates as cowboy, so these beans have always been associated with ranch lifestyle in Mexico. Luckily for us, you can make a hearty, delicious batch of…
Poblano Breakfast Potatoes
These Poblano Breakfast Potatoes are perfect for lazy mornings. Chop ’em up, throw ’em in the oven, and 30-40 minutes later you’ll have a batch of scrumptious papas that will instantly rescue any grumpy heads in the house. You can also use them as an alarm clock because the smell of roasting poblanos will act…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This wildly versatile Black Bean and Corn Salsa will have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it: tacos, burritos, breakfast backup?!! And you can easily turn it into a meal with a few additions so it’s worth keeping it in mind if your kitchen needs a kickstart. I think it tastes best…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
If your neck of the woods is heading into cozy soup season then this Chicken Tortilla Soup wants to be on the menu. It’s a simple, authentic recipe that can provide incredible flavor from just a few key ingredients. It’s surprisingly versatile too, and once the base is in place there are all sorts of…
Bean Broth Rice
Sure, you can spend a few hours cooking dried beans from scratch and use the leftover simmering liquid to make a batch of Bean Broth Rice. Or you can simply puree some beans into stock and use that as the cooking liquid for the rice. It’s a quick workaround but it still leads to a…
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