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Appetizers/Sides

mexican please appetizer and side dish recipes

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!

Spicy Chickpea Tostadas

February 14, 2020 By Patrick 10 Comments

I've been munching on these Chickpea Tostadas all week! Adding some chipotle gives them great flavor and you don't need much beyond that. mexicanplease.com

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…

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Crowd Pleasers for the Big Game

January 31, 2020 By Patrick 4 Comments

Serve up this Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip straight from the oven and you'll make some friends for life! Don't forget to add some salsa or roasted tomatoes, it makes a huge difference. So good! mexicanplease.com

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,…

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Mexican Rice 2.0

January 24, 2020 By Patrick 10 Comments

Here's an easy recipe that will bring some variety to your rice routine. Adding tomatillos gives you a vibrant, delicious batch of Mexican Rice. mexicanplease.com

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…

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Candied Jalapenos

January 10, 2020 By Patrick 7 Comments

Warning: these sweet and spicy Candied Jalapenos are super addictive! mexicanplease.com

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…

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Poblano Queso Dip

December 13, 2019 By Patrick 4 Comments

Roasted poblano peppers give this Queso Dip a rich, satisfying flavor. But consider yourself warned as it has some serious zip! mexicanplease.com

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Most Recent, Vegetarian

Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos

October 25, 2019 By Patrick 14 Comments

This Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos is offered up as proof that quick pickling is easy, flexible, and willing to accommodate what you have in the kitchen. I had a bunch of Serrano chiles in the fridge and didn’t think I would be able to use all of them — a few minutes later they…

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Jalapeno Hummus

October 18, 2019 By Patrick 10 Comments

Load up your kitchen with Mexican ingredients and they will start looking for friends!  This Jalapeno Hummus is a perfect example of that — a decidedly non-Mexican dish that gets a welcome jolt thanks to a burst of jalapeno-lime-cilantro flavor. Sure, it works well for some traditional dipping of veggies, but I’ve been using it…

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Entomatadas Recipe

October 4, 2019 By Patrick 10 Comments

Entomatadas are a deliciously light meal made from ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! mexicanplease.com

The ingredient list may look familiar, but these Entomatadas have carved out their own space at the table of Mexican cuisine. And yes, it’s the ratios that make this dish work.  By keeping the sweet, roasted tomato flavor at the forefront, and sending the onion and heat to the background, you’ll get a unique, delicious…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Main Dish, Most Recent, Tortillas, Vegetarian

Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa

September 13, 2019 By Patrick 16 Comments

Bowl full of freshly made Hatch chile salsa

Warning:  super concentrated Hatch flavor lies ahead! Yes, it’s that time of year so keep an eye out for fresh Hatch chiles in your local markets.  If you’re new to them here’s what a few pounds worth looks like: They look similar to Anaheims, but Hatch chiles have a unique flavor that’s generated in the…

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Spicy Queso Dip

August 22, 2019 By Patrick 11 Comments

Such an easy Queso recipe! Tons of flavor from the smoky, fiery chipotles but you can always dial back on them for a milder version. mexicanplease.com

This recipe comes with full permission to make Queso Dip any night of the week, no special occasion required! It’s remarkably easy and it will upgrade any childhood Velveeta memories with a fiery, smoky batch of real deal Queso. How To Make Queso Dip It will also be far superior to anything you can get…

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