Has it all come full circle?! I've been fiddling with Mole Poblano for the past few weeks and it's taken me all the way back to this spot: That's the awesomely chaotic menu board at a comida corrida in Cozumel, about half a block from where I lived. See that Pollo Mole on the top...
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.
Red Pozole Recipe (Pozole Rojo)
Here's an easy recipe for a soul-warming batch of Pozole Rojo! It's one of the heartiest, most satisfying dishes in all of Mexican cuisine, and it comes with a flexibility that's willing to accommodate your palate. I used pork for this batch, but the base flavor will work equally well with chicken or veggies. ...
Spicy Chicken Salad
Make a big batch of Spicy Shredded Chicken and you can easily whip up either of the salads in this post! I've been making both of these keepers over the last couple weeks and it's been a welcome change of pace in the kitchen. How To Make Spicy Chicken Of course, all of this relies...
Mole Coloradito Recipe
Mole Coloradito in the house! This is a great recipe to get familiar with Mo-lay sauces, so maybe it's time to give it a go?! The hearty nature of this sauce will give you loads of insta-meal options, so don't worry too much about serving style the first time you make it. It has such...
Mole Sauces and Ingredients
The time has finally come to add Mole sauces to the site! I've had moderate success with Mole sauces in the past, but I always wanted to refine them a little more before sharing. Well...hello refining! Here's a look at the sauces I'll be fiddling with over the next few weeks: Mole Poblano Mole Coloradito...
Spicy Beef Taquitos -- Freezer Friendly!
I'm leaning on the freezer more than usual lately, and these Spicy Beef Taquitos are my latest addition. You'll get 24 scrumptious taquitos from this recipe -- which means you've got plenty of free meals coming your way over the next couple weeks! Just plop 'em in the oven, set the timer, and chill until...
Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa
These Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa are the perfect example of some last-minute improvisation. In other words... Getting hangry...need food NOW...what's in the fridge?! I'm constantly tweaking the serving style of these eggs, but the main attraction -- poached eggs served up in a delicious Salsa broth -- is a verified home run and it's...
Easy Taco Salad
This Easy Taco Salad has been such a welcome change of pace in my kitchen over the past couple weeks. Maybe it will fire up your kitchen too?! It's quite versatile so feel free to get creative with the toppings, but the Avocado Dressing is non-negotiable! The creamy, delicious green sauce brings it all together...
Easy Calabacitas Soup
This easy Calabacitas Soup is a combo of three of my favorite creations on the site: Souper Broth -- a tomato-onion-garlic broth that's wildly satisfying and acts as the base for Albondigas Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Better Vegetable Stock -- a homemade veggie stock that's easy to make and has a bump in flavor...
Sopes With Refried Beans and Cheese
Sopes in the house! They may sound exotic, but if you've ever made corn tortillas at home then you're just a couple steps away from an authentic batch of Sopes. I topped this batch with refried beans and Queso Fresco, but they are wildly versatile and willing to accommodate your palate. How To Make Sopes...