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    Home » Main Dish

    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.

    Pork Chili Verde Quesadillas

    November 22, 2018 By Patrick 6 Comments

    As promised, here are the quesadillas I've been making with my leftover Chili Verde. I used some homemade pickled onions for this batch and they are delicious! mexicanplease.com

    Making a batch of Chili Verde takes some effort, but it's all worth it when you can use the leftovers to make some delicious on-the-fly meals for the rest of the week.   These are the quesadillas I've been eating for the past few days. Don't forget that the green sauce is the key to Chili...

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    Huevos Divorciados

    November 14, 2018 By Patrick 18 Comments

    This classic Mexican breakfast dish is served with two freshly made Salsas -- yes, two! I use a bottom layer of potatoes and chorizo, but corn tortillas are also a good option. mexicanplease.com

    Believe it or not, the ominously named Huevos Divorciados come with the ability to keep the peace at the breakfast table. There won't be anything to fight over as this dish is traditionally served with two freshly made Salsas.  Yes, two! This will accommodate all palates and ensure that everyone leaves the morning summit a...

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    Chile Verde Recipe

    November 7, 2018 By Patrick 83 Comments

    This is a great recipe for a comforting batch of Chili Verde. I use the leftovers to make some killer burritos and quesadillas. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Chile Verde is a worthy ambassador for all of Mexican cuisine.  It has a comforting, otherworldly flavor that people respond to with a Yup, there it is  --  as if they are rediscovering a long lost flavor that's been missing for a few generations. While it's traditionally served as a stew, the great thing about...

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    Chorizo and Eggs (with Homemade Salsa Verde!)

    October 17, 2018 By Patrick 8 Comments

    I like Chorizo and Eggs best when it's topped with a fiery Salsa Verde. Plus you can use all the leftovers to make breakfast burritos! mexicanplease.com

    For grumpy mornings you can certainly make Chorizo and Eggs with just the two ingredients:  simply cook the chorizo and combine it with some scrambled eggs. But you'll get a massive upgrade in flavor if you top it with a freshly made Salsa Verde.  Tomatillo based salsas work wonders on egg dishes and this combo...

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    Pickled Tomatillo and Chorizo Pizza

    October 10, 2018 By Patrick 4 Comments

    This is my new favorite pizza! The pickled tomatillos pair well with the chorizo and we're using a garlic oil layer as the sauce -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    Pickled tomatillos on pizza?  With chorizo?  Sold! Pizza might not be first on your list when coming up with ways to use your magical jar of Pickled Tomatillos, but this is a combo worth trying and it is quickly heading to the top of my list. And don't fret if the thought of making homemade pizza...

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    Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!

    September 5, 2018 By Patrick 2 Comments

    Keep your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients and you'll always have the option of whipping up some delicious Mexican Avocado Toast. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Mexican Avocado Toast is a top entry in the Express Meal category for those days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. That's the beauty of keeping your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients-- it can lead to all sorts of on-the-fly meals that are quick, easy, and remarkably...

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    Huevos Rancheros

    August 15, 2018 By Patrick 17 Comments

    If you have some homemade Salsa on hand then you don't need much else for an authentic batch of Huevos Rancheros. We're adding some freshly made refried beans to this batch -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    We're going to use the flavorbomb refried beans from last week to whip up a batch of Huevos Rancheros. And even though the chipotle-infused beans are deserving of their lofty status, it's actually the homemade Salsa that will keep you coming back to these Huevos Rancheros. How To Make Huevos Rancheros So if you're not familiar with...

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    Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos

    July 26, 2018 By Patrick 8 Comments

    Adding cream cheese to your taquitos is a massively rewarding shortcut to take! We're also using some Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa in this batch -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    Sure, you can build the inner mixture for your taquitos using homemade Pickled Jalapenos, New Mexican chili powder, and Mexican oregano, and your meal will instantly pass the Authentic Mexican Test. Or you can combine some salsa with cream cheese and call it a day.  It's a massive shortcut to take, and while cream cheese...

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    Easy Tamales Recipe

    July 4, 2018 By Patrick 95 Comments

    Here's an easy tamales recipe to keep in mind for weeknight dinners. Using leftovers for the tamale filling really simplifies the process -- we're using leftover bean dip in this batch! mexicanplease.com

    It's rare to find the words easy and tamales in the same sentence, but with a few simple tricks you can make a scrumptious batch of tamales without having to devote an entire day to them. Making tamale dough AND making a tamale filling sounds like double duty to me, so I usually make a smaller...

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    Green Mole (Pipian Verde)

    May 30, 2018 By Patrick 7 Comments

    This is a delicious Green Mole sauce that works wonders on grilled meats. You'll need some pepitas (pumpkinseeds) to make the sauce -- and don't forget to roast them first. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Green Mole (Pipian Verde) is the perfect introduction to the wild world of mole sauces (pronounced mo-lay). Moles have a rich, satisfying flavor that you won't find anywhere else on the planet.  Unfortunately, sometimes that means they come with ingredients lists a mile long. Green Mole, on the other hand, gives you a tasty glimpse...

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