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...
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!
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...
Avocado Soup
This Avocado Soup recipe comes with a built-in plea to try it with a batch of freshly made vegetable stock. Making veggie stock will instantly upgrade your kitchen so please consider giving it a go. I'll include instructions for a stock express version that you might forever associate with this otherworldly soup. Not only will...
Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make but comes with the potential for life-long companionship. It's versatile too, so feel free to get creative with the fixings to make it a fit for your taste buds. The only thing not up for debate though is the seasoning of the...
Spicy Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
Curtido is a pickled cabbage delight that also happens to be a great investment. Spend a few minutes building a batch and you'll have the option of nibbling on it for the next few weeks. In Central America it's common to serve curtido with pupusas and other corn cakes, but you can use it on...
Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks
These Mexican Pickled Carrot Sticks are the perfect antidote to a ho-hum day that's on the verge of passing by unnoticed. They are surprisingly easy to make too, and for the next few weeks your fridge will be capable of supplying you with crispy, delicious jolts to the system any time you need it. Mexican...
Cucumber Radish Salsa
This Cucumber Radish Salsa is another good example of how easy it can to be to expand your salsa repertoire beyond the realm of tomatoes and tomatillos. Here we're combining the piquancy of radishes with the cool crunch of an English cucumber. The result is a light, vibrant salsa that will work equally well on...
Spicy Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus? Sound crazy?! If you're new to this combo then you're in for a treat. It couldn't be easier to make and it's one of the creamiest, most delicious concoctions your kitchen will ever produce. Avocado Hummus Recipe It's also kinda surprising that it's good for you, combining healthy fats from the avocados...
Spicy Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers. And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first... The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough. A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...