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…
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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.
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…
21 Cinco de Mayo Recipes –30 Minutes or Less!
This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo — so what are you making to celebrate?!! If life is busy then choose from this list of 21 recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less. You’ll get serious reward from these recipes with minimal effort involved — sound like a good deal? Clicking the link…
Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
You may have noticed that most Salsa recipes on this site use either tomatoes or tomatillos as the base ingredient. But what happens if you use both? Is that even legal?! Luckily it is and the result is a completely unique Salsa that just might become one of your new favorites. How To Make Tomato…
Bacon Serrano Gorditas
It’s true, the term Gordita roughly translates as “little fat one” and they are typically served up as hefty masa cakes that are much thicker than conventional tortillas. But I like them best when they are a bit thinner than the conventional sizing, and this Bacon Serrano Gordita recipe is a good example of that style….
Easy Chicken Tacos
Do you have a default meal for those nights when you’re short on time and knee deep in hunger? Something that doesn’t take too long to make, requires zero brain power, and is better (and cheaper) than takeout food. Is that even possible?! My default option for a meal like this is constantly evolving —…
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo
This post is for all of you who stay up late at night wondering what goes into a can of chipotles in adobo. You’re not alone! Chipotles can bring so much joy to the kitchen, so it’s only natural for the mind to seek out the cause of such culinary happiness — so that it can…