It’s true, the term Gordita roughly translates as “little fat one” and they are typically served up as hefty masa cakes that are much thicker than conventional tortillas. But I like them best when they are a bit thinner than the conventional sizing, and this Bacon Serrano Gordita recipe is a good example of that style….
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!
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo
This post is for all of you who stay up late at night wondering what goes into a can of chipotles in adobo. You’re not alone! Chipotles can bring so much joy to the kitchen, so it’s only natural for the mind to seek out the cause of such culinary happiness — so that it can…
Pasilla Chile Salsa
So what’s the easiest way to get your kitchen familiar with some new chiles? Use them to make a simple salsa and not only will you get a snapshot of the chile’s flavor profile, but you’ll get a lip-smacking Salsa that you can use on tacos, eggs, or even just with some chips. That’s what…
Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
This post is for all of you who are diehard fans of that mysterious, creamy green sauce at your local taqueria. It’s not guacamole, and it doesn’t even seem like Salsa, but it’s strangely addictive and it works wonders on tacos, so what is it?! And more importantly, how do I make it?!! How To Make…
Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
Update: Hey guys, I’ve been getting questions about these Pickled Onions so I added a video to the post. You’ll find the video down below, right before the recipe box (or if you’re on a desktop it will be at the top of the post). It’s a super easy technique so give it a whirl…
Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Sopa de Fideo is a surprisingly common noodle soup that you’ll frequently find served up with Comida Corrida down in Mexico. I think it’s best served completely unadorned and relying on just a few key ingredients, but if you want to add in some additional veggies it will definitely accommodate you. It’s also a great showcase…
Pickled Tomatillos
Pickled tomatillos in the house! It’s true, I’m kind of new to these beauties, and I don’t have any companion recipes that show off ways to use them (yet), but I’ve been munching on them all week and they have quickly shot up my list of favorite pickled goods. I’ll try them out in a…
Authentic, Well-Balanced Pico de Gallo
Update: Hey guys, I’m re-posting this Pico de Gallo recipe because I’ve added a video to the post — it’s my first recipe video!! You’ll find the video down below, right before the recipe box. Please let me know if the video is helpful and if you’d like to see more of them! Every kitchen…
Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
You may not be in the habit of keeping pepitas on hand, but that might change after roasting a batch and spicing them up. The simple act of roasting pumpkin seeds produces most of their flavor potential, so even that alone is worth trying out if you’re new to it, but if you spice up the…
How to Make Refried Beans
This is probably the easiest way to make a killer batch of refried beans without spending a couple hours cooking the beans. If you want to read about cooking up some beans from scratch see our Frijoles de Olla post. But this version starts with cooked beans — and you can get away with using a…