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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.

    Egg Breakfast with Homemade Jalapeno Sauce

    September 23, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

    Making your own Jalapeno Sauce will turn any breakfast into a fiery delight! There's leeway on the fixings here, but no skimping on the Jalapeno Sauce!

    Take a look at the pic below -- see that bowl of green goodness in the center?  That's the Homemade Jalapeno Sauce and it's the key to this breakfast platter.  Everything else in that pic is negotiable...but not the Jalapeno Sauce! How to Make Eggs with Jalapeno Sauce I've been making this breakfast the past...

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    Easy Ground Beef Burritos

    September 16, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

    The combo of chipotle-infused beef and freshly chopped Pico works great in these Easy Ground Beef Burritos!

    The combo of chipotle-infused beef and Pico de Gallo is all you need for a quick, satisfying batch of burritos  -- that's the key to these Easy Ground Beef Burritos!  Sure, you can load them up with other fixings if you want, but I regularly come back to this simple combo when I'm craving a...

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    Baja Fish Tacos

    September 2, 2022 By Patrick 84 Comments

    It's tough to beat fried fish drenched in a chipotle crema sauce. These Baja Fish Tacos are also served up with a batch of pickled cabbage -- too good! mexicanplease.com

    I've been getting lots of fish taco questions lately, have you tried these Baja Fish Tacos yet?!   It's one of the most popular recipes on the site and when you load them up with some goopy Chipotle Crema they are absolutely delicious! The closer you live to the seaside communities in Baja California, the closer...

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    Easy Burrito Bar

    August 26, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

    This is a great recipe for a Burrito Bar! It's enough for 20 people, but feel free to cut the recipe in half for smaller groups.

    Keep this Easy Burrito Bar in mind for the next time you need to feed a big crew!   There is something for everyone here -- I used chicken for this batch but there is plenty for the vegetarian crew as well.   Once you spread out all the fixings you can let your peeps roll their...

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    Single Serving Arroz con Pollo

    August 19, 2022 By Patrick 4 Comments

    The original Arroz con Pollo recipe is great for bigger groups, but in hunger emergencies I will sometimes make quick, tiny batches like this Single Serving Arroz con Pollo. 

    The original Arroz con Pollo recipe is great for bigger groups, but in hunger emergencies I will sometimes make quick, tiny batches like this Single Serving Arroz con Pollo. It's fast, delicious, and super easy on the wallet -- does it get any better than that?  Plus there's a good chance you already have everything...

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    Hatch Chicken Chile Verde

    August 5, 2022 By Patrick 2 Comments

    Make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you'll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days! It's a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it for tacos, tostadas, even burritos!

    Keep an eye out for Hatch chiles in your local markets over the next few weeks and try to grab some!   You can make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you'll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days.  This is a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it...

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    Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce

    July 29, 2022 By Patrick 10 Comments

    Here's an easy recipe for a big batch of savory shredded pork in adobo sauce -- perfect for tacos, burritos, tostadas, and even tortas!

    I've been making big batches of this Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce over the past month! When you build the Adobo Sauce from scratch you can really load it up with flavor and it makes for some delicious, all-purpose shredded pork.  You can use the tasty pork for tacos, burritos, tostadas, but for me lately...

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    What Else Can I Make with Cilantro? 9 Mexican Recipes

    July 22, 2022 By Patrick Leave a Comment

    Here are four different ways to make Salsa Verde -- I typically use the oven to roast the tomatillos but the broiler comes in a strong second. mexicanplease.com

    Got a bunch of cilantro in the fridge and need some recipes for it?   I know the feeling! Cilantro has a small window of opportunity so it's best to use it when fresh and vibrant.  Luckily there are plenty of cilantro recipes that want to become a regular part of your kitchen repertoire.  FYI you...

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    Mexican Chicken and Rice -- Arroz con Pollo

    July 15, 2022 By Patrick 20 Comments

    Arroz con Pollo after cooking

    You really can't beat Arroz con Pollo as a one-pot dinner -- with minimal effort you get a savory meal that is far superior to your local takeout options. There's something so satisfying about plopping everything in a pan and letting the heat of the stove do all the heavy lifting.  All while you chill...

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    Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas

    July 8, 2022 By Patrick 2 Comments

    Zucchini Corn Quesadilla chopped up into quarters after cooking

    I make quick meals like these Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas all the time!  They are fast, super satisfying, and easy on the wallet.  Does it get any better than that?   How To Make Zucchini and Corn Vegetarian Quesadillas They're also willing to accommodate your fridge, so feel free to adjust the fixings based...

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