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Main Dish

recipes for mexican main courses

Here are my site's recipes that can be used as a Main Dish!  Lots of great options here for dinner but keep an eye out for the Picadillo and the Slow Cooker Carnitas.

Hatch Chicken Chile Verde

August 5, 2022 By Patrick 2 Comments

Make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you'll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days! It's a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it for tacos, tostadas, even burritos!

Keep an eye out for Hatch chiles in your local markets over the next few weeks and try to grab some!   You can make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you’ll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days.  This is a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it…

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Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce

July 29, 2022 By Patrick 6 Comments

Here's an easy recipe for a big batch of savory shredded pork in adobo sauce -- perfect for tacos, burritos, tostadas, and even tortas!

I’ve been making big batches of this Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce over the past month! When you build the Adobo Sauce from scratch you can really load it up with flavor and it makes for some delicious, all-purpose shredded pork.  You can use the tasty pork for tacos, burritos, tostadas, but for me lately…

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What Else Can I Make with Cilantro? 9 Mexican Recipes

July 22, 2022 By Patrick Leave a Comment

Here are four different ways to make Salsa Verde -- I typically use the oven to roast the tomatillos but the broiler comes in a strong second. mexicanplease.com

Got a bunch of cilantro in the fridge and need some recipes for it?   I know the feeling! Cilantro has a small window of opportunity so it’s best to use it when fresh and vibrant.  Luckily there are plenty of cilantro recipes that want to become a regular part of your kitchen repertoire.  FYI you…

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Mexican Chicken and Rice — Arroz con Pollo

July 15, 2022 By Patrick 10 Comments

Arroz con Pollo after cooking

You really can’t beat Arroz con Pollo as a one-pot dinner — with minimal effort you get a savory meal that is far superior to your local takeout options. There’s something so satisfying about plopping everything in a pan and letting the heat of the stove do all the heavy lifting.  All while you chill…

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Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas

July 8, 2022 By Patrick 2 Comments

Zucchini Corn Quesadilla chopped up into quarters after cooking

I make quick meals like these Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas all the time!  They are fast, super satisfying, and easy on the wallet.  Does it get any better than that?   How To Make Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas They’re also willing to accommodate your fridge, so feel free to adjust the fixings based…

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Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

July 1, 2022 By Patrick 6 Comments

Cutting freshly cooked breakfast burrito in half

Somehow, some way, I will go months without making breakfast burritos.  And then I start gobbling them up every week because I can’t get enough of them 🙂 These Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are the latest binge and I hope you try them out!  Loading a breakfast burrito with freshly chopped Pico de Gallo is a…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent, Vegetarian

What Else Can I Make With Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa — 11 Great Options!

June 24, 2022 By Patrick Leave a Comment

Spoonful of Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa

I’ve been getting lots of questions about the Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa from a couple weeks ago.   And in particular… What else can I make with it?! This Salsa is a revelation for people when they make it for the first time, and it was for me too!  It’s tremendously satisfying and there are loads of…

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Easy Ground Beef Tostadas

June 17, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

Holding Ground Beef Tostada

I’ve been in tostada heaven the past few weeks!  These Ground Beef Tostadas are the latest incarnation — they are tremendously satisfying and a welcome upgrade to the beef hardshell tacos I grew up with 🙂 How To Make Ground Beef Tostadas So why so many tostadas lately?  Well…I think it’s the ratio! The fixings-to-tortilla…

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Bean Tostadas with Avocado, Queso Fresco, and Homemade Salsa

June 10, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

Adding cilantro and lime to each tostada

What a treat to be able to whip up some Bean Tostadas for a quick, satisfying dinner! I ate six of these for dinner a few nights ago.  Yes, six 🙂  And it was one of the best meals I’ve had in awhile.  I hope you decide to try out a version of these in…

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Filed Under: Beans, Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent, Vegetarian

Easy Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas

May 27, 2022 By Patrick 6 Comments

plate full of black bean enchiladas

Need a quick meal for rushed weeknights?  These Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas want to apply for the job!  They are easy to make, super satisfying, and more than willing to accommodate what you’ve got on hand in the kitchen.  Sound too good to be true?       How To Make Black Bean Enchiladas…

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Filed Under: Beans, Enchiladas, Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent, Vegetarian

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