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…
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!
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…
Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip
Serve up this Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip straight from the oven and you’ll make some friends for life! It’s a bowl full of warm, gooey deliciousness that wants to be part of your home kitchen repertoire. Using 3 chipotles plus some of the adobo sauce will give it real zip, but you can always…
Baked Tortilla Chips
Here’s the easiest way to make a crispy batch of Baked Tortilla Chips. They are lightning quick to whip up and they come with all sorts of leeway for seasoning. I’ll put an option for some Pepita seasoning down below, but even if you serve these up with a simple sprinkling of salt there’s a…
Easy Pepita Dip (and Spread)
If you’re a fan of last week’s Green Mole sauce (Pipian Verde) then you can easily transfer those flavors over to a lightning quick pepita dip. Sure, it works great when surrounded by crispy tortilla chips, but pepitas are nutrtitional powerhouses so you might find yourself turning it into some tasty on-the-fly meals. Pepita Dip…
Lime Crema
This zippy Lime Crema is a great recipe to have in your kitchen repertoire. It takes just a couple minutes to make and it comes with the potential for a lifetime of flavor upgrades. Sure, it’s a perfect fit for the Baja Fish Tacos from last week, but once you get familiar with the various…
Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches)
Most likely you already have everything you need to make a batch of these Molletes. And that’s how they’ve become such a staple in Mexican cuisine — they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you’re running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly made Pico de…
Charro Beans
Charro Beans! You’ll be hard pressed to find an authentic batch of Charro Beans anywhere north of the border, so it’s high time to make your own! Charro roughly translates as cowboy, so these beans have always been associated with ranch lifestyle in Mexico. Luckily for us, you can make a hearty, delicious batch of…
Poblano Breakfast Potatoes
These Poblano Breakfast Potatoes are perfect for lazy mornings. Chop ’em up, throw ’em in the oven, and 30-40 minutes later you’ll have a batch of scrumptious papas that will instantly rescue any grumpy heads in the house. You can also use them as an alarm clock because the smell of roasting poblanos will act…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This wildly versatile Black Bean and Corn Salsa will have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it: tacos, burritos, breakfast backup?!! And you can easily turn it into a meal with a few additions so it’s worth keeping it in mind if your kitchen needs a kickstart. I think it tastes best…