This coming Thursday is Cinco de Mayo…a perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! But scrambling for ingredients Thursday after work is not allowed, that’s too stressful! Just find a recipe below that appeals to you and add those ingredients to your weekly shopping list. Then when Thursday rolls around you’ll be ready…
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Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)
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…
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…
What Can I Make With Tomatillos? 17 Easy Recipes
Hmmm I’m getting lots of tomatillo questions lately, so I hope you get some ideas from this post! Here are 17 recipes where you’ll get the most bang for the buck with these beauties. I get tons of mileage out of the Chicken Chile Verde and the Avocado Salsa Verde so if you’re new to…
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! …
New Year’s Grocery List for 37 Mexican Recipes
Ready for a New Year’s upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes — yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list! Here’s a look at the fresh ingredients for your new and improved…
Holiday Crowd Pleasers — 12 Easy Mexican Recipes
Need some munchers for your holiday gatherings? These are the best options for the middle of the appetizer table — just plop ’em down and your friends and family will be smiling until the last bite. And feel free to double or triple these recipes if you need a big batch for larger…
Poblano Corn Soup (Vegan)
Here’s an update to the site’s most debated recipe! The original Poblano Soup has divided the world into two: those who love it, and those who think it’s way too spicy. This version is vegan, gluten-free, and the addition of corn dilutes the heat a little bit. I hope these adjustments get the other half…
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…