Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you’ll come across in Mexican cuisine — and that’s coming from a stubborn carnivore! It’s a vegetarian dish that roughly translates as “zucchini”, but you can use all types of squash in this recipe and still get stellar results. It’s also a worthy ambassador for one of…
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Here are the Most Popular Recipes on Mexican Please! I've made all of these recipes multiple times so let me know if you have questions about any of them. Scroll down to see your options but keep an eye out for the Baja Fish Tacos and the Spicy Black Bean Nachos.
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
If you’re a fan of the Tinga Tostadas from a few weeks ago then you can easily use that Tinga flavor to make a wicked batch of enchiladas. I used chicken for this batch but feel free to get creative with the protein choice as it’s the Tinga sauce that’s the star attraction here. You’ve…
Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos
This Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos is offered up as proof that quick pickling is easy, flexible, and willing to accommodate what you have in the kitchen. I had a bunch of Serrano chiles in the fridge and didn’t think I would be able to use all of them — a few minutes later they…
Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas
If you’re still seeing Hatch chiles in your area then you’ve got the option of making a wicked batch of enchiladas. Roasted Hatch chiles have a distinct flavor and they are prepared to do all the heavy lifting if you just give ’em the chance! I’m making chicken and cheese enchiladas in this recipe, but keep…
Spicy Queso Dip
This recipe comes with full permission to make Queso Dip any night of the week, no special occasion required! It’s remarkably easy and it will upgrade any childhood Velveeta memories with a fiery, smoky batch of real deal Queso. How To Make Queso Dip It will also be far superior to anything you can get…
Carne Asada Tacos
This recipe is designed to get some Carne Asada Tacos in the house — tonight! As you would expect, the spicy, slightly charred steak is the star attraction here, and if you find yourself eating it right off the grill then that’s a good sign! And while you could easily serve up the Carne Asada…
Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas
Wait, what? It’s true, it’ll be tough to get these Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas delivered to your cabana on the Mayan Riviera. Combining avocado with chickpeas might be a misdemeanor offense in certain parts of Mexico, but this combo is becoming more common when North of the Border and you can…
What Can I Make With Tomatillos?
It’s that time of year so be sure to take advantage of all the fresh tomatillos in the markets! And if you’re not sure what to do with them I’ll list 13 authentic recipes below that will make you an expert in the art of Green Sauces. All of the recipes are on this site…
Chipotle Hot Sauce
If chipotles are the solution to life’s problems then consider keeping some of this Chipotle Hot Sauce in the fridge. It’s got that addictive smoky flavor bursting out of the bottle and you’ll only need a few drops at a time to liven up your latest meal. There are seven chipotles in a single bottle…
Delicious Carnitas Recipe
Serve up these Carnitas for dinner and you’ll have some very happy faces at the table. You can use Carnitas to make all sorts of meals, but a simple taco topped with a sharp Salsa Verde is my default option. I’ll list details for that in the recipe box below, but feel free to get…