In addition to queries about Mexican oregano, one of the most common questions I get on the site involves the universally loved bacon: Can I use the leftover bacon drippings to make flour tortillas? Up until last week my response was always a bit cautious, as if those tortillas would be second rate to our...
Mexican Cooking 101
This category includes lots of great tips and techniques for cooking authentic Mexican cuisine at home.
Easy Pozole Verde
In Mexican cuisine there are two versions of Pozole that you'll frequently come across: Pozole Rojo and Pozole Verde. Pozole Rojo is typically served with pork and relies on a longer simmer in a red sauce made from dried chilis. Pozole Verde uses tomatillos as the base and when loading it up with chicken you...
Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
Update: Hey guys, I've been getting questions about these Pickled Onions so I added a video to the post. You'll find the video down below, right before the recipe box (or if you're on a desktop it will be at the top of the post). It's a super easy technique so give it a whirl...
Chilaquiles with Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
Chilaquiles have become more common on brunch menus across the States, but I'm usually disappointed with the restaurant versions. By the time the Chilaquiles get to the table they've spent way too much time in transit and you end up with a soggy mess. But when they are hot and semi-crispy they are a real...
Chile Verde Recipe
Chile 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...
Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
Fireball habanero peppers should come with a warning sign tied around their stems for the uninitiated, and that applies to this Habanero Hot Sauce as well. So consider yourself warned! This is a massively fiery hot sauce and all you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dishes, with a special...
Authentic, Well-Balanced Pico de Gallo
Update: Hey guys, I'm re-posting this Pico de Gallo recipe because I've added a video to the post -- it's my first recipe video!! You'll find the video down below, right before the recipe box. Please let me know if the video is helpful and if you'd like to see more of them! Every kitchen...
How to Make Refried Beans
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...