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…
Mexican Cooking 101
This category includes lots of great tips and techniques for cooking authentic Mexican cuisine at home.
Chili Verde Recipe
Chili 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…
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…