This fireball Chipotle Meco Salsa is a great way to get familiar with these beauties: Have you used these before? These are Chipotle Meco chiles. They're a close relative of Chipotle Morita chiles, but these Mecos are smoked for significantly longer than Morita chiles. For reference, here's what a Chipotle Morita looks like: That's a ripened...
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!
Hatch Green Chile Cornbread
If you've got Hatch chiles laying around then please try this Hatch Green Chile Cornbread! It's an easy recipe and the unique flavor of the green chiles pairs effortlessly with the cornbread. And if you're new to using Masa Harina in cornbread then you're in for a treat! How To Make Green Chile Cornbread Most...
Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
I'm on a pickled craze lately so I'm re-posting these Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots. Have you tried these yet?! These beauties work wonders on tacos, tostadas, eggs, even sandwiches, and there's also a good chance you'll find yourself munching on the pickled carrots throughout the day. The quick pickling technique is so simple and you...
Holiday Crowd Pleasers -- 12 Easy Mexican Recipes
Need some munchers for your holiday gatherings? These are the best options for the middle of the appetizer table -- just plop 'em down and your friends and family will be smiling until the last bite. And feel free to double or triple these recipes if you need a big batch for larger...
Hatch Chile Soup
Got Hatch chiles laying around? This Hatch Chile Soup is a keeper and can lead to all sorts of quick meals. But consider yourself warned, we're using a big ol' pile of Hatch for this soup and it is spicy! How To Make Hatch Chile Soup Hatch chiles are relatively mild, but the heat really...
Big Batch of Pickled Jalapenos
This recipe is perfect if you want to introduce your friends and family to the joy of homemade Pickled Jalapenos! You'll end up with 4 quart-sized jars to dole out (or 8 pint-sized jars) and your peeps will be blown away by the difference between your homemade batch and store-bought options. How To Make a Huge...
16 Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo!! This list is for all of you who want to celebrate but feel like you've been cooking non-stop for the past year 🙂 There are 16 easy recipes here that you can make with minimal effort and still get a massive reward. Sound good? And many of these recipes are...
Half and Half Tortillas (Corn + Flour)
Have you noticed these trendy Half and Half Tortillas in your grocery store lately? While most store-bought tortillas are either corn or flour exclusively, these use both in the same tortilla. Sound crazy?! You end up with a more hearty tortilla that still has plenty of corn flavor. I've been meaning to experiment with them...
Pickled Potatoes
The Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots recipe is still one of the most popular recipes on the site, and recently someone left a comment noting that their local taqueria adds papas to their Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots. Pickled Potatoes?! Sold! That's really all it takes for me to start fiddling with something new -- and while...
Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe
This Serrano Hot Sauce is for those of you who need HEAT on standby in the fridge! Not only do Serranos have more heat than Jalapenos, but I also added a Habanero to this batch and that really amped it up. You can consider this recipe a good middle ground between the recent Jalapeno...