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...
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!
Chipotle 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...
21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes --30 Minutes or Less!
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...
Pickled Everything
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 --...
Mayocoba Pot Beans
I've gotten a few emails about these Mayocoba beans from Rancho Gordo and I finally got around to making a batch: Overall I thought they were delish and on par with varieties I've tried in the past. Once cooked they have a mild, buttery flavor that makes them a prime choice for some epic batches...
Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
You may have noticed that most Salsa recipes on this site use either tomatoes or tomatillos as the base ingredient. But what happens if you use both? Is that even legal?! Luckily it is and the result is a completely unique Salsa that just might become one of your new favorites. How To Make Tomato...
Bacon Serrano Gorditas
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....
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...