Sopa de Fideo is a surprisingly common noodle soup that you'll frequently find served up with Comida Corrida down in Mexico. I think it's best served completely unadorned and relying on just a few key ingredients, but if you want to add in some additional veggies it will definitely accommodate you. It's also a great showcase...
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Chorizo and Eggs (with Homemade Salsa Verde!)
For grumpy mornings you can certainly make Chorizo and Eggs with just the two ingredients: simply cook the chorizo and combine it with some scrambled eggs. But you'll get a massive upgrade in flavor if you top it with a freshly made Salsa Verde. Tomatillo based salsas work wonders on egg dishes and this combo...
Pickled Tomatillo and Chorizo Pizza
Pickled tomatillos on pizza? With chorizo? Sold! Pizza might not be first on your list when coming up with ways to use your magical jar of Pickled Tomatillos, but this is a combo worth trying and it is quickly heading to the top of my list. And don't fret if the thought of making homemade pizza...
Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
Fireball habanero peppers should come with a warning sign tied around their stems for the uninitiated, and that applies to this Habanero Hot Sauce as well. So consider yourself warned! This is a massively fiery hot sauce and all you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dishes, with a special...
Michelada Recipe (Spicy Mexican Beer)
Micheladas are becoming more popular in the States and for good reason -- they are a remarkably satisfying way to light a fire under your weekly routine. I think they're best served with a small dose of masochism, where the only thing that can quench that salty lip-tingling heat is another sip of the very...
Pickled Tomatillos
Pickled tomatillos in the house! It's true, I'm kind of new to these beauties, and I don't have any companion recipes that show off ways to use them (yet), but I've been munching on them all week and they have quickly shot up my list of favorite pickled goods. I'll try them out in a...
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...
Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!
Mexican Avocado Toast is a top entry in the Express Meal category for those days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. That's the beauty of keeping your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients-- it can lead to all sorts of on-the-fly meals that are quick, easy, and remarkably...
Chipotle Mayo Recipe
Chipotle Mayo is one of the most useful no-thinking-involved recipes you can have in your arsenal. Frequently referred to as Chipotle Crema or Chipotle Aioli, this is a Secret Sauce that will have your friends and family giving your kitchen skills all the credit for its addictive flavor. Once you get the salt and heat levels...
Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
You may not be in the habit of keeping pepitas on hand, but that might change after roasting a batch and spicing them up. The simple act of roasting pumpkin seeds produces most of their flavor potential, so even that alone is worth trying out if you're new to it, but if you spice up the...