Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers. And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first... The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough. A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...
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.
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
It would be easy to give all the credit to the homemade chorizo in these epic breakfast burritos. And it's true, having access to a batch of authentic chorizo does amp them up a notch, but there's a hidden reason that seems to make people gobble up these burritos. Hint: think green. The subtle tartness of roasted tomatillos...
Chipotle Burgers with Creamy Avocado Sauce
A few weeks ago we put together a list of easy recipes you can make using chipotles in adobo, and if I could go back in time I would put these chipotle burgers towards the top of the list. And while the Creamy Avocado Sauce may look like the star in these pics, it's really...
Authentic Mexican Entrees
Ready for a kitchen swap? These 17 authentic Mexican entrees are the equivalent of snapping your fingers and replacing your humdrum kitchen with a cooking space that's bursting with fresh ingredients, exotic aromas and wait a second is that really cooking on MY stove... Scan through this list of Mexican entrees and you'll be instantly swapped. Mark...
Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza
Once your kitchen is stocked with Mexican cooking ingredients they'll spread out and influence just about everything you make. In a good way! This Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza is my kitchen's best example of that phenomenon. I've made it at least 10 times over the past few months and I now prefer this...
Colorado Chicken Tacos
In addition to their unique, otherworldly flavor, these Colorado Chicken Tacos have some rebel in them. Most old school Mexican sauces rarely dip their toes in the taco pool, but this lively Colorado Sauce abhors rules and is bursting with an urgent need to be heard (eaten). A simple pairing with some chipotle infused refried beans will leave...
Colorado Enchiladas
These Colorado Enchiladas are quickly heading towards the top of my list. Ancho and New Mexican dried chilis combine with a bit of sweetness to create an unbelievably satisfying sauce that you won't find anywhere else in town. Pin it here to save for later! And no, they're not from Denver. Taken from Spanish, colorado...
Roasted Poblano Quesadilla
This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is the perfect example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And in this case, it's the poblano peppers that are mostly to blame for producing love at first bite. Roasted Poblano Quesadilla with Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe But not just poblano peppers...
Easy Red Sauce Enchiladas
This is my go-to recipe for red sauce enchiladas. Fast, incredible flavor, and stress free to make. Sound too good to be true? Don't let the simple ingredient list deceive you. The combo of roasted tomatoes, cumin, and chipotles in adobo creates a where-have-you-been-all-my-life flavor that is far superior to anything you can get at your...
Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
It's tough to beat these Easy Burrito Bowls. Fast, healthy, and they can be customized to your liking with minimal effort. Sound too good to be true? Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe Of course, they do have a green secret weapon that helps make them so versatile. This Creamy Avocado Sauce is...