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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!

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 18 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 12 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 13 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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Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa

September 13, 2019 By Patrick 18 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 13 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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Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

August 7, 2019 By Patrick 5 Comments

This Tomatillo Pico de Gallo wants to be in your kitchen! Lately I use it for quesadillas and it's always a hit. mexicanplease.com

There’s a good chance you always roast your tomatillos before using them in Salsa — and that’s a good thing! But raw tomatillos have benefits too, and this Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a great recipe to get you familiar with their unique flavor —  tart, vibrant, and a hint of citrus. If you’ve never taken a…

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Chipotle Hot Sauce

June 19, 2019 By Patrick 45 Comments

5 oz. bottle of hot sauce

If chipotles are the solution to life’s problems then consider keeping some of this Chipotle Hot Sauce in the fridge. It’s got that addictive smoky flavor bursting out of the bottle and you’ll only need a few drops at a time to liven up your latest meal. There are seven chipotles in a single bottle…

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21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes –30 Minutes or Less!

May 1, 2019 By Patrick 1 Comment

It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! These beans have some kick built into them from chipotles in adobo and they are beyond delicious. mexicanplease.com

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo — so what are you making to celebrate?!! If life is busy then choose from this list of 21 recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.  You’ll get serious reward from these recipes with minimal effort involved — sound like a good deal? Clicking the link…

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Pickled Everything

April 24, 2019 By Patrick 9 Comments

Here's my recipe for a batch of Pickled Everything -- jalapenos, carrots, onions, and tomatillos. Yes, tomatillos! mexicanplease.com

Last week I got a kitchen penalty for not having freshly pickled goods in the fridge.  Minus ten points! But instead of making individual batches of Pickled Jalapenos or Pickled Tomatillos, I took a shortcut and made a batch of Pickled Everything. So this quart-sized jar is loaded with Jalapenos, Carrots, Onions, and Tomatillos —…

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