This is probably the easiest way to make a killer batch of refried beans without spending a couple hours cooking the beans. If you want to read about cooking up some beans from scratch see our Frijoles de Olla post. But this version starts with cooked beans — and you can get away with using a…
4 Different Ways To Make The Same Salsa
The next time you come across a salsa recipe keep in mind that you’ve got some leeway on how to make it. The “right” way is the way that tastes best to you, even if others think you are violating the salsa code. With that in mind, here are four distinct ways to make Salsa…
Corn Tortillas Made With White Olotillo Corn
One of the surprise benefits of putting a blog out there in the world is the way it accelerates my own learning. These White Olotillo Corn Tortillas are the perfect example of that phenomenon. They’re probably the most rewarding tortillas I’ve ever made at home, so if you ever find yourself disappointed with your local…
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…
Baked Tortilla Chips
Here’s the easiest way to make a crispy batch of Baked Tortilla Chips. They are lightning quick to whip up and they come with all sorts of leeway for seasoning. I’ll put an option for some Pepita seasoning down below, but even if you serve these up with a simple sprinkling of salt there’s a…
Agua de Jamaica — Hibiscus Iced Tea
Next time you come across one of these bags of Hibiscus flowers, consider buying it — you can use them to make a delicious batch of Agua de Jamaica, one of Mexico’s most common agua frescas. You’ll definitely find these Hibiscus flowers in Hispanic markets, but even some general grocers are starting to carry them. Sometimes…
17 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
You’ve got two options for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend. You could gather with friends and family to discuss the details of the Battle of Puebla when an under-equipped Mexican army halted French advances on May 5, 1862. Or you could choose an authentic Mexican recipe to gorge on. If the latter sounds more…
Lime Crema
This zippy Lime Crema is a great recipe to have in your kitchen repertoire. It takes just a couple minutes to make and it comes with the potential for a lifetime of flavor upgrades. Sure, it’s a perfect fit for the Baja Fish Tacos from last week, but once you get familiar with the various…
The Art of Seasoning: How Much Salt to Use
This article could just as easily been called “The Home Cook’s Fear of Improper Seasoning Leading to Jeer Inducing Food or Possibly Heart Attacks.” Seasoning is the topic that comes up most often in the emails I get so I know it’s a vulnerable area for many home cooks out there. And it certainly doesn’t…
Spicy Chicken Tinga
This fiery version of Chicken Tinga is looking for a permanent home, preferably somewhere in your fridge. In exchange, it’ll provide all sorts of impromptu meals loaded with that savory Tinga flavor — your job is to eat them. Chicken Tinga Recipe I’ve been keeping batches of this upgraded Tinga on standby for the last few…
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