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…
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.
Huevos Divorciados
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…
Chili Verde Recipe
Chili 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…
16 Easy Recipes You Can Make Using Chipotles in Adobo
Chipotles in adobo can become your kitchen’s new secret weapon if you just give them a chance! No other Mexican ingredient can impact your home cooking the way chipotles can — they have the ability to make dinner taste like it took hours to make when it actually only took minutes. Keep a few cans of…
Chorizo and Eggs (with Homemade Salsa Verde!)
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…
Pickled Tomatillo and Chorizo Pizza
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…
Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!
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…
Huevos Rancheros
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…
Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos
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…
Easy Tamales Recipe
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…