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...
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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.
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...
Huevos Rancheros
We're going to use the flavorbomb refried beans from last week to whip up a batch of Huevos Rancheros. And even though the chipotle-infused beans are deserving of their lofty status, it's actually the homemade Salsa that will keep you coming back to these Huevos Rancheros. How To Make Huevos Rancheros So if you're not familiar with...
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...
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...
Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip
Serve up this Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip straight from the oven and you'll make some friends for life! It's a bowl full of warm, gooey deliciousness that wants to be part of your home kitchen repertoire. Using 3 chipotles plus some of the adobo sauce will give it real zip, but you can always...
Green Mole (Pipian Verde)
Green Mole (Pipian Verde) is the perfect introduction to the wild world of mole sauces (pronounced mo-lay). Moles have a rich, satisfying flavor that you won't find anywhere else on the planet. Unfortunately, sometimes that means they come with ingredients lists a mile long. Green Mole, on the other hand, gives you a tasty glimpse...
Migas: Eggs and Tortillas Recipe (Plus Bacon!)
Finally some Migas! This could easily become your default breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings, so consider yourself warned! They are addictive and once you've had a home-cooked version you'll be left wondering why eggs n' bacon in the States are served up so...boring? Green sauces work wonders on eggs so we're bombing these Migas...
Rajas: Creamy Poblano Strips with Potatoes
Finally a Rajas recipe! Get in the habit of buying fresh poblanos and you'll always have the option of whipping up a batch of Rajas. These are roasted poblano strips drenched in a creamy sauce and they are easily one of Mexican cuisine's most common side dishes. I typically add potato and some stock to...
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This is the homemade enchilada sauce I always come back to. Ancho chili peppers give it a rich, complex flavor that works wonders when it's gooped over some crispy corn tortillas. Enchilada sauce also happens to freeze quite well, so I've gotten in the habit of making an oversized batch and freezing a few portions. ...