After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂 And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way more mileage from a batch of Beef Birria so I used beef brisket for this batch. This 3 lb. recipe makes...
Most Popular
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.
Easy Calabacitas Recipe
I've been munching on these Calabacitas for the past couple weeks -- have you made this dish yet? It's loaded with flavor and it's a great curveball if your kitchen routine is getting predictable. Please give it a go! Calabacitas is one of the most satisfying dishes you'll come across in Mexican cuisine -- and...
Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
I'm on a pickled craze lately so I'm re-posting these Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots. Have you tried these yet?! These beauties work wonders on tacos, tostadas, eggs, even sandwiches, and there's also a good chance you'll find yourself munching on the pickled carrots throughout the day. The quick pickling technique is so simple and you...
Spicy Chicken Tinga
Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I'm updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious! ...
Delicious Carnitas Recipe
I'm re-posting these Carnitas in hopes that you'll consider them for a unique holiday meal! They are a genuine crowd pleaser and if you start off by brining the pork you're in for a real treat -- even just an hour in the brine is a gamechanger. And don't forget that you can get...
What Can I Make with Poblano Chiles? 10 Easy Recipes
Got any extra Poblano chiles laying around? You may be surprised how useful they can be! I'll list 10 recipes below that will poblanomite your kitchen, but first I want to mention a couple tricks to keep in mind when using these beauties. If you're new to Poblanos, don't forget that you'll want to roast...
All-time Favorite Recipes on Mexican Please
Does Mexican sound good but you're not sure where to start? I get emails like that all the time from people overwhelmed by the endless recipes you can find online these days. Well...this list will take care of that! These are my all-time favorite recipes on the site and they are the ones I make...
Enchiladas Suizas -- Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
I've been overflowing with tomatillos lately so these Enchiladas Suizas have been in my kitchen non-stop over the past couple weeks. They are wildly satisfying so if you're new to them please consider giving them a go. But don't sweat the chicken too much as you'll be getting loads of flavor from the Suiza sauce!...
$30 Grocery List for College Students (plus recipes!)
Are you wondering what to cook when you head back to school?!! This is a cheap-n-easy grocery list that will give you plenty of meals to choose from, and they're all a massive upgrade compared to takeout options because you're starting from scratch! Here's what you can buy for 30 bucks: And here's the...
Souper Broth
I'm always amazed at the flavor of this simple broth so I've started calling it Souper Broth 🙂 It's the base for Chicken Tortilla Soup and Albondigas Soup, but I'll be honest with you...sometimes I don't get that far and I just eat the broth on its own because it's so satisfying! It can lead...