This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo…a perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! But scrambling for ingredients Thursday after work is not allowed, that’s too stressful! Just find a recipe below that appeals to you and add those ingredients to your weekly shopping list. Then when Thursday rolls around you’ll be ready…
Main Dish
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.
Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)
After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂 And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way more mileage from a batch of Beef Birria so I used beef brisket for this batch. This 3 lb. recipe makes…
Easy Calabacitas Recipe
I’ve been munching on these Calabacitas for the past couple weeks — have you made this dish yet? It’s loaded with flavor and it’s a great curveball if your kitchen routine is getting predictable. Please give it a go! Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you’ll come across in Mexican cuisine — and…
Spicy Chicken Tinga
Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I’m updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious! …
New Year’s Grocery List for 37 Mexican Recipes
Ready for a New Year’s upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes — yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list! Here’s a look at the fresh ingredients for your new and improved…
Poblano Corn Soup (Vegan)
Here’s an update to the site’s most debated recipe! The original Poblano Soup has divided the world into two: those who love it, and those who think it’s way too spicy. This version is vegan, gluten-free, and the addition of corn dilutes the heat a little bit. I hope these adjustments get the other half…
Delicious Carnitas Recipe
I’m re-posting these Carnitas in hopes that you’ll consider them for a unique holiday meal! They are a genuine crowd pleaser and if you start off by brining the pork you’re in for a real treat — even just an hour in the brine is a gamechanger. And don’t forget that you can get…
What Can I Make with Poblano Chiles? 10 Easy Recipes.
Got any extra Poblano chiles laying around? You may be surprised how useful they can be! I’ll list 10 recipes below that will poblanomite your kitchen, but first I want to mention a couple tricks to keep in mind when using these beauties. If you’re new to Poblanos, don’t forget that you’ll want to roast…
Enchiladas Suizas — Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
I’ve been overflowing with tomatillos lately so these Enchiladas Suizas have been in my kitchen non-stop over the past couple weeks. They are wildly satisfying so if you’re new to them please consider giving them a go. But don’t sweat the chicken too much as you’ll be getting loads of flavor from the Suiza sauce!…
Taco Bar for 20
Got a big crew to feed? This Taco Bar for 20 has something for everyone and will let your peeps build their masterpiece one taco at a time. I’ve made versions of this Taco Bar regularly for the past few years and I finally took some pics of it! It’s always a keeper and it…