Flour tortillas are made with fat, but corn tortillas aren't. That's one of the unspoken rules of Mexican cuisine. But why? And what happens if you break the rules?!! Let's find out... Making Corn Tortillas With Some Lard I'll go through the process of making corn tortillas in this post, but if you're new to...
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Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos -- Freezer Friendly!
Anyone out there getting tired of cooking?! Make a big batch of these Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos and you'll get some free meals over the next couple weeks. The key is to load up the beans with tons of flavor -- once you do that then everything else is just a bonus. Sure,...
Spicy Pickled Radishes
Got any extra radishes laying around? You can spend five minutes putting together this recipe and you'll be able to munch on some Spicy Pickled Radishes for the next few weeks. Yes, they'll work great as a final garnish on your favorite tacos, but they are just as good straight from the jar so consider...
Homemade Corn Tortillas
These Homemade Corn Tortillas are still the most popular recipe on the site, so if you're new to them please consider giving it a go! I've updated this post with tips for the most common obstacles you'll encounter when making tortillas for the first time -- plus some brand options if you're new to Masa...
Easy Enchiladas Verdes
When you're cooking almost every meal at home then the recipes tend to get simpler right? I think that's why I've been making these Enchiladas Verdes more often over the past few months. It's one of the easiest enchilada dishes you'll ever make, but don't let the simple ingredient list fool you as you can get...
Masa Harina Cornbread
Question: since Masa Harina can be used to make awesome homemade corn tortillas, what happens if I use it to replace cornmeal in my go-to cornbread recipe? I've been wondering about this one and I'm glad I finally got around to experimenting with it. To summarize this post....just go for it! How To Make Masa...
Mexican Shredded Chicken
I've been getting frequent questions on Shredded Chicken so hopefully this post will shred any doubt you have before making your next batch! But please keep in mind that your taste buds are the boss and there are no hard set rules here. Once you find the cooking style you prefer then you can move...
Easy Mexican Bean Soup
This Easy Mexican Bean Soup is proof that some good stock will go a long way in your kitchen! I used the Better Vegetable Stock from last week, but I've also tried it with this homemade chicken stock and it is scrumptious. As further proof that the stock is the most important ingredient in this...
Better Vegetable Stock
I've been making the same vegetable stock for years, and then a few months ago someone emailed me and said... Have you ever used nutritional yeast in your veggie stock? Nutritional what?!! Supposedly this mystery ingredient will fill in the meatless void of your veggie stock. Said another way...veggie stocks typically lack the depth and...
Make Something NEW For Cinco de Mayo -- 17 Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is on Tuesday -- a normally vibrant holiday in decidedly non-festive times! Since most of us will be celebrating at home, it's the perfect opportunity to make something that has NEVER been on your kitchen table before. The following dishes are guaranteed mood-changers and will lead to some happy campers in the...