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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.

    Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

    November 1, 2024 By Patrick 12 Comments

    Cutting freshly cooked breakfast burrito in half

    Somehow, some way, I will go months without making breakfast burritos.  And then I start gobbling them up every week because I can't get enough of them 🙂 These Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos are the latest binge and I hope you try them out!  Loading a breakfast burrito with freshly chopped Pico de Gallo is a...

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    Easy Calabacitas Recipe

    September 6, 2024 By Patrick 106 Comments

    This vegetarian Calabacitas recipe is perfect for any stubborn carnivores out there! Loads of flavor made with healthy, fresh ingredients -- yum!! mexicanplease.com

    I've been munching on these Calabacitas for the past couple weeks -- have you made this dish yet?  It's loaded with flavor and it's a great curveball if your kitchen routine is getting predictable.   Please give it a go! Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you'll come across in Mexican cuisine -- and...

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    Mexican Chicken and Rice -- Arroz con Pollo

    June 28, 2024 By Patrick 68 Comments

    Arroz con Pollo after cooking

    I've been gobbling up this Arroz con Pollo lately and wondering if you've tried it yet?!  It's a keeper and has become one of the site's most popular recipes.  Please give it a go! You really can't beat Arroz con Pollo as a one-pot dinner -- with minimal effort you get a savory meal that...

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    Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)

    May 24, 2024 By Patrick 64 Comments

    Beef Birria tacos

    I've been swimming in Birria sauce for the past week, have you tried this recipe yet?  Please give it a go! After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂     And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way...

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    Molletes -- Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches

    April 12, 2024 By Patrick 21 Comments

    You probably already have all the ingredients you need for these Molletes (Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches). Try them with some freshly made Pico de Gallo -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    You probably have everything on hand to make a batch of these delicious Molletes, have you tried them yet?! That's how they've become such a staple in Mexican cuisine -- they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you're running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly...

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    Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde

    March 29, 2024 By Patrick 4 Comments

    Close up of Chicken Taco drenched in Avocado Salsa Verde, freshly chopped cilantro, and a few drops of hot sauce

    These Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde benefit from one of the enduring truths of Mexican cooking... If you make Salsa from scratch then all will be well 🙂 You won't find a simpler recipe on the site, or one that is more satisfying, and it's all because of that delicious green goodness you see...

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    Burritos for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: 11 Easy Burrito Recipes

    March 15, 2024 By Patrick Leave a Comment

    cutting burrito in half after cooking in skillet for five minutes

    I get so much mileage from Burritos! Fast, delicious, and easy on the wallet.  Tough to beat that eh? The key is to load them up with either a freshly made Pico de Gallo or a homemade Salsa.  That's what makes them taste so fresh and vibrant, so please don't skip that step! So if...

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    Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza

    February 23, 2024 By Patrick 30 Comments

    This Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza is the perfect example of Mexican cooking ingredients influencing just about everything in my kitchen. A super easy and delicious recipe with no special pizza gear needed! mexicanplease.com

    Pizza?  Yes, pizza!  This is one of oldest recipes on the site, but I still come back to it on a regular basis, have you tried it yet?  The key is to use a garlic-infused oil as "the sauce" -- it's a simple technique but it makes a huge difference!  Please give it a go!...

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    Quick Dinner: Pinto Bean Soup with Mini Pico Quesadillas

    February 16, 2024 By Patrick 8 Comments

    Serving up the mini quesadillas with the soup

    Crispy, cheesy quesadillas dipped in a freshly made Pinto Bean Soup?  Sold! I make quick meals like this all the time.... I hope you get loads of ideas from it 🙂 I used some leftover Pico de Gallo from last week's Chicken Burritos and that made things even easier, but feel free to get creative...

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    Chicken Burrito with Pico de Gallo -- Too Easy and Too Good

    February 9, 2024 By Patrick 4 Comments

    cutting burrito in half after cooking in skillet for five minutes

    It's true, the more I cook....the simpler I cook.  And Pico de Gallo is the ultimate secret weapon when it comes to burritos.   It will make any burrito taste fresh, vibrant, and off-the-charts satisfying. You won't find a simpler recipe on the site, but somehow this simple burrito combo can be just as satisfying as...

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