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…
One Pot Mexican Lentils and Rice
This easy Lentils and Rice recipe is my latest attempt to find a dish in the Mexican vegetarian realm that will keep me full for more than an hour. It certainly fits that bill and in addition to tasting muy bueno it also comes with an awesome side benefit — it’s ridiculously cheap to make,…
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…
Bean Broth Rice
Sure, you can spend a few hours cooking dried beans from scratch and use the leftover simmering liquid to make a batch of Bean Broth Rice. Or you can simply puree some beans into stock and use that as the cooking liquid for the rice. It’s a quick workaround but it still leads to a…
Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pockets
These tortilla pockets have lots in common with pupusas, gorditas and tostadas, but they’re kind of their own bird. You can definitely put them in the “experimental” category, but I think it’s worth keeping the technique in mind as it might save you one day when you are knee deep in masa dough. The original…
Spicy Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas
These Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas are the perfect example of Mexican cuisine’s generous reward-to-effort ratio. You get so much in return here for doing so little work. And not only that, you’ll probably have black bean puree leftovers, which means for the next few days you can whip up killer insta-meals whenever you get…
Black Bean and Rice Cakes with Chipotle Crema
This Black Bean and Rice Cakes recipe is for all of you carnivores out there who can’t imagine having good energy throughout the day without eating meat. And by ‘you’ I guess I mean ‘me’ because the genesis of this recipe came about when trying to create a beans and rice dish that kept me…
Spicy Black Bean Pizza
This Black Bean Pizza comes with special permission to customize the topping list to your liking. But only if you use plenty of the spicy black bean puree that’s underneath all the toppings — that’s the key! It also comes with significantly less guilt than meat-based pizza because of its vegetarian nature, which means it’s…
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…
