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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.

Poblano Corn Soup (Vegan)

December 3, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

Here's an easy recipe for an awesome Corn Poblano Soup! Consider yourself warned though, it packs some heat!

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…

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Delicious Carnitas Recipe

November 12, 2021 By Patrick 59 Comments

Carnitas after crisping under the broiler for 5-10 minutes

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…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent, Tacos

What Can I Make with Poblano Chiles? 10 Easy Recipes.

November 5, 2021 By Patrick 2 Comments

poblano pepper from the grocery store

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…

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

Enchiladas Suizas — Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce

September 17, 2021 By Patrick 54 Comments

Add a bit of cream to a traditional green sauce and you've got everything you need to make mouth-watering Enchiladas Suizas. This recipe also uses a roasted poblano to enhance the flavor. So good! mexicanplease.com

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!…

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Taco Bar for 20

July 30, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

Full taco bar full of Salsas and Guacamole

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…

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Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas

July 16, 2021 By Patrick 34 Comments

Hatch enchiladas after baking for 10 minutes

Hatch Chile season is here so keep an eye out for these beauties!  And if you can’t find any in your local markets you can always source them directly from New Mexico.  See Where To Buy Hatch Chiles Online if you want to buy them online.  Roasted Hatch chiles have a distinct flavor and they are prepared…

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Cheese and Onion Enchiladas

July 2, 2021 By Patrick 18 Comments

Taking a bite of the Cheese and Onion Enchiladas

Cheese and Onion Enchiladas for dinner on a weeknight?  Is that legal?! This is a simple, rewarding dish that requires very little brainpower and it will give you a massive upgrade compared to takeout options.    Plus there’s a good chance you already have all the ingredients you need to make it.  Sound too good…

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14 Mexican Breakfast Recipes To Wake You Up!

June 4, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

14 Easy Mexican Breakfast Recipes

The Breakfast Tacos from a few weeks ago have caused a Mexican Breakfast Obsession to flare up!  I’ve been devouring the classics on this list and I hope you find some new ideas here.  These dishes also double as the world’s most efficient alarm clock — especially if someone else is making them and the…

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

Albondigas Soup

May 14, 2021 By Patrick 80 Comments

Here's an easy recipe for Albondigas Soup. I used all beef in this version but you could easily use pork or turkey. So good! mexicanplease.com

This is a sleeper recipe on the site so I am reposting it!  It doesn’t get much attention, probably because of the strange name, but it’s a real treat and I hope more of you consider making it.  Yes, the meatballs are technically the star of this Albondigas Soup, but it’s the veggies that have…

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16 Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

April 30, 2021 By Patrick 2 Comments

16 Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo!!   This list is for all of you who want to celebrate but feel like you’ve been cooking non-stop for the past year 🙂 There are 16 easy recipes here that you can make with minimal effort and still get a massive reward.  Sound good? And many of these recipes are…

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