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    Home » Mexican Cooking 101

    Mexican Cooking 101

    techniques for mexican cuisine

    This category includes lots of great tips and techniques for cooking authentic Mexican cuisine at home.

    17 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    April 30, 2018 By Patrick 6 Comments

    It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! These beans have some kick built into them from chipotles in adobo and they are beyond delicious. mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    The Art of Seasoning: How Much Salt to Use

    April 4, 2018 By Patrick 13 Comments

    Wondering how much salt to use? Here's everything you need to know before seasoning your food! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Salsa Roja

    March 14, 2018 By Patrick 24 Comments

    Here's a simple recipe for a fiery, concentrated batch of Salsa Roja. We use this as a topper sauce for tacos, grilled meats, and even eggs! mexicanplease.com

    The ingredient list for Salsa Roja will change based on which region you're in, and who's cooking it, and what kind of mood they're in. In other words, there are countless interpretations of Mexico's most common salsa.  I've been getting questions about it lately, so I wanted to offer up a couple options that should...

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    Mexican Horchata: Rice and Almond Drink

    February 28, 2018 By Patrick 12 Comments

    Horchata is one of Mexico's most common agua frescas: an easy-to-make rice flavored drink that offers up all sorts of great combos. Lately I've been adding coconut milk to it -- yum! mexicanplease.com

    Head back in time to a world without soda and it'll be much easier to find a refreshing glass of Horchata. Or you can skip the time machine and make your own batch at home. Horchata is one of Mexico's most common agua frescas and this easy-to-make recipe is perfect if you're new to this...

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    Easy Adobo Sauce

    February 14, 2018 By Patrick 60 Comments

    Ancho and Guajillo chili peppers turn this authentic adobo sauce into a flavorbomb! Use it to season meats or liquefy it for all sorts of stews -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    Adobo sauce has been around the block.  It's become an all-purpose term for seasoning or spice, but to find an authentic version your best bet is to head back in time a few hundred years. Grinding your own chili peppers will help complete that journey, and in doing so you might just find a flavor combo...

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    Charro Beans

    January 24, 2018 By Patrick 85 Comments

    Charro Beans! You won't find a heartier, more delicious batch of beans anywhere in Mexico. This version uses bacon and chipotles but feel free to add in some chorizo if you have it. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Charro Beans!  You'll be hard pressed to find an authentic batch of Charro Beans anywhere north of the border, so it's high time to make your own! Charro roughly translates as cowboy, so these beans have always been associated with ranch lifestyle in Mexico.   Luckily for us, you can make a hearty, delicious batch of...

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    Avocado Tips and Recipes

    January 17, 2018 By Patrick 16 Comments

    A few key tips will keep your kitchen stocked full of ripe avocados. Awesome! Also includes the most popular avocado recipes on our site. mexicanplease.com

    The essence of most New Year's food resolutions could be distilled into a single sentence... Eat more avocados. Avocados are one of those rare superfoods that actually taste good, so it's no surprise they are more popular now than they've ever been.  After wading through some of the boring stuff (nutritional benefits) we'll get to...

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    Spicy Breaded Chicken Cutlets

    December 20, 2017 By Patrick 6 Comments

    Here's a great recipe to keep in mind for a spicy batch of Breaded Chicken Cutlets. Feel free to substitute Parmesan for the Cotija cheese! mexicanplease.com

    For the next ten seconds, let this Spicy Breaded Chicken Cutlet be your object of meditation: What pops in your head? Two pieces of bread to give it a home?  A green sauce it can swim in?  Easy meals for the coming week with no dishes to wash?!! That's the benefit of keeping this simple...

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    Flour Tortillas Made With Olive Oil

    November 21, 2017 By Patrick 41 Comments

    Flour tortillas are so easy to make at home! You probably already have these ingredients on hand as this version uses olive oil instead of lard. So good! mexicanplease.com

    It's true, authentic flour tortillas are typically made using lard.  We have a recipe for those homemade flour tortillas here and they use a batch of this home-rendered lard. But there are many of you out there who won't go near that recipe because, well, it uses lard! Luckily you can still make an incredible...

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    Avocado Soup

    November 1, 2017 By Patrick 4 Comments

    Here's a delicious Avocado Soup recipe that you can always rely on. Serve it lukewarm or chilled and definitely try it with some freshly made veggie stock! mexicanplease.com

    This Avocado Soup recipe comes with a built-in plea to try it with a batch of freshly made vegetable stock. Making veggie stock will instantly upgrade your kitchen so please consider giving it a go.  I'll include instructions for a stock express version that you might forever associate with this otherworldly soup. Not only will...

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