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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.

Make Something NEW For Cinco de Mayo — 17 Recipes

May 1, 2020 By Patrick 4 Comments

Cinco de Mayo is here!! It's the perfect opportunity to make something NEW and different. Here are 17 choices for instant YUMS!! mexicanplease.com

Cinco de Mayo is on Tuesday — a normally vibrant holiday in decidedly non-festive times! Since most of us will be celebrating at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to make something that has NEVER been on your kitchen table before.  The following dishes are guaranteed mood-changers and will lead to some happy campers in the…

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Short Ribs Carne Asada

April 24, 2020 By Patrick 4 Comments

Closeup of Carne Asada after cooking in cast iron pan

For the past couple months I’ve been flipping through Meat by Pat LaFrieda in hopes of learning some new skills in the Meat realm.     There’s loads of good info in this book, and it’s been uber helpful to see details of any and every meat cut you can possibly imagine: He’s got a recipe…

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Chicken Chile Verde Tortas

April 10, 2020 By Patrick 3 Comments

I've been pulling Chicken Chile Verde from the fridge all week and whipping up these fiery, delicious sandwiches -- so good!! mexicanplease.com

I’ve had a mondo batch of Chicken Chile Verde in the fridge all week and I’ve been using it to make some fiery, delicious Tortas.    When you’ve got leftovers on hand then these sandwiches will come together in a matter of minutes.  Perfect! That’s the beauty of making a big batch of this green…

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23 Easy Recipes You Can Make Using Chipotles in Adobo

March 28, 2020 By Patrick 23 Comments

Such an easy Queso recipe! Tons of flavor from the smoky, fiery chipotles but you can always dial back on them for a milder version. mexicanplease.com

Need some new recipes?  Chipotles in adobo can become your new secret weapon if you just give ’em 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…

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Carne Asada Burritos

February 28, 2020 By Patrick 6 Comments

Burritos cut in half

I’ve been using Express Carne Asada to make some awesome burritos lately, but I should mention that these burritos will usually take a cue from what’s in the fridge.   In other words….I’m hungry so what shortcuts can I take?! I’ll list out the ingredients as if everything is being made from scratch, but keep in…

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Enfrijoladas Made With Peruano Beans

January 17, 2020 By Patrick 12 Comments

Corn tortillas drenched in creamy, chipotle-infused Peruano beans? I'm in! mexicanplease.com

I don’t have proof, but there’s a good chance that Enfrijoladas came about in hopes of simplifying life.  Because you always have beans on hand right?!   All you need to do is liquefy the beans, add a bit of flavor, and you’ll have lightning quick Enfrijoladas on the table for a wildly satisfying meal.   …

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Easy Grocery List for 37 Mexican Recipes

January 3, 2020 By Patrick 8 Comments

Fresh ingredients on cutting board

Ready for a New Year’s upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes — yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list!  Here’s a look at the fresh ingredients for your new and improved…

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Express Carne Asada

December 6, 2019 By Patrick 5 Comments

You can make a quick batch of tasty Carne Asada by using a fiery spice rub made from pure chile powders. So good! mexicanplease.com

It’s true, the most effective way to make flavorful Carne Asada is to give it a lengthy swim in a zippy marinade.   But admit it, there are nights when you skip over any recipe that suggests anything as offensive as an hours-long marinade.  Look dude, I’m starving and I barely have time to cook, so marinate…

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Chicken Chile Verde

November 15, 2019 By Patrick 4 Comments

I've been keeping batches of this Chicken Chili Verde on hand for the past couple weeks -- super easy to make and it leads to all sorts of easy meals! mexicanplease.com

I’ve been keeping batches of this Chicken Chile Verde in the fridge for the past couple weeks — it’s super easy to make and it can lead to all sorts of quick, no-thinking-involved meals.  Perfect! Take a look at this pan of goodness and tell me what potential you see: Loaded burritos? Crispy quesadillas? Chicken…

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Easy Calabacitas Recipe

November 8, 2019 By Patrick 39 Comments

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

Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you’ll come across in Mexican cuisine — and that’s coming from a stubborn carnivore! It’s a vegetarian dish that roughly translates as “zucchini”, but you can use all types of squash in this recipe and still get stellar results. It’s also a worthy ambassador for one of…

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