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...
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!
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...
Quick Poblano Soup with Mini Pico Quesadillas
I've been getting lots of requests for spur-of-the-moment, leftover type meals. Said another way...please give me some ideas for weeknights when I don't want spend hours in the kitchen and all of my takeout options sound meh! Because that's how most meals come about right? Okay...so you open the fridge and see a Poblano that's...
Easy Pantry List for 5 Key Mexican Salsas
Nothing has impacted my kitchen more than making homemade Salsa! It was the first revelation for me when I started the Mexican cooking journey, and I'm still amazed at how good Salsa can be when made from scratch. This pantry list will give you access to the 5 key Mexican salsas -- keep these...
Potato Bacon Poblano Soup
This Potato Bacon Poblano Soup is my comfort food lately! It's a hearty, filling soup that benefits from a hint of that sweet roasted Poblano flavor. Serve it with sandwiches or a crispy, cheesy tortilla and it will do all the comforting that you ask of it 🙂 How To Make Potato Bacon Poblano Soup...
Quick Bean Dip For Dinner
Save this Bean Dip recipe for those hangry weeknights when nothing sounds good. It's easy, satisfying, and dee-licious -- the perfect way to to spice up your kitchen routine when it needs it most! And did I mention it's cheap? Dinner this good for a couple bucks is a real treat. How To Make Quick...