I didn't know how easy it was to make a delicious batch of soup until I started fiddling around with simple, improvised recipes like this Potato Chipotle Soup. I hope my experiments help prove the same to you! I make this soup when the couch sounds better than the kitchen, so please save it for...
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!
Roasted Jalapeno Soup
Consider yourself warned! This Roasted Jalapeno Soup is delicious AND fiery. I make impromptu batches of it on a regular basis and it's proof that you can make soup out of just about anything 🙂 I used four large Jalapenos for this batch, but you could always use less if you want a milder batch. ...
What Can I Make with an Avocado? 14 Mexican Recipes
There's so much you can do with avocados in Mexican cuisine! Here are the recipes where you'll get the most bang for your buck with avocados -- 14 real deal Mexican recipes. I hope you find some new ideas in this list. I get tons of mileage from avos and I hope you will too...
Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos
It only takes five minutes to make a Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos! In exchange, you'll have a jar full of zip for the coming weeks -- the ultimate final topping for tacos, tostadas, eggs, and even sandwiches. Sure, you can make a bigger batch when you have more on hand, but please use this...
Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce
I hope this post gives you permission to improvise some Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce using your leftover jalapenos and/or serranos. Even just a few stragglers will do the trick, even if they've been squatting in the fridge for weeks! That's what I used for this batch, and the result was a tiny jar of fireball...
Quick Charro Beans Dinner
Here's another easy weeknight meal I've been making lately: Quick Charro Beans Dinner. Charro Beans have a full, hearty flavor, and if you serve 'em up with some loaded tortillas then it quickly becomes a satisfying meal. Feel free to get creative with the crispy, cheesy tortillas -- that's partly what makes me look forward...
Mexican Green Rice -- Arroz Verde
I've been making big batches of this Mexican Green Rice lately and it is such a welcome change to my kitchen! Have you tried it yet? Sure, you can serve it up as a side dish, but lately I turn it into a quick meal by tossing it with beans and cheese. You could also...
What Else Can I Make with Pico de Gallo? 11 Mexican Recipes
Freshly made Pico de Gallo is a kitchen gamechanger! It's the perfect example of the sum being far greater than the parts. When it's freshly chopped it has a vibrant flavor that livens up everything in a ten foot radius. I get tons of mileage from Pico, so I'm hoping these 11 recipe ideas help...
12 Great Appetizers for Game Day
Need some munchers for game day? You're in the right place! Here are 12 great options to consider for the middle of the appetizer table. Yes, there are plenty of tasty, conventional options, but I've also included a sneaky sleeper in the list....soup! Make the Mexican Bean Soup along with any of the...
Quick Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano
Here's another impromptu meal I make for some quick eats...Vegetarian Stuffed Poblanos. Stuffing a freshly roasted Poblano with a simple rice-and-beans mixture is as easy as it gets, but I'm always amazed how satisfying these leftover-type meals can be. They are significantly better than the takeout options in my area so I hope you get...