It's tough to improve on this Corn and Poblano Soup from Diana Kennedy so she deserves the credit here. It seems to achieve an ideal balance between the corn and the roasted poblanos. Easier said than done. In her book The Essential Cuisines of Mexico, Ms. Kennedy cites Senora Cantu as the inspiration for her...
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Colorado Chicken Tacos
In addition to their unique, otherworldly flavor, these Colorado Chicken Tacos have some rebel in them. Most old school Mexican sauces rarely dip their toes in the taco pool, but this lively Colorado Sauce abhors rules and is bursting with an urgent need to be heard (eaten). A simple pairing with some chipotle infused refried beans will leave...
Colorado Enchiladas
These Colorado Enchiladas are quickly heading towards the top of my list. Ancho and New Mexican dried chilis combine with a bit of sweetness to create an unbelievably satisfying sauce that you won't find anywhere else in town. Pin it here to save for later! And no, they're not from Denver. Taken from Spanish, colorado...
Mexican Cooking Survival Guide
This free Mexican Cooking Survival Guide is the quickest and easiest way to get your home kitchen pumping out the best Mexican food in town. You'll be shocked at the quality and range of dishes you can make just by keeping these key ingredients on hand. Take this pantry list with you next time you go...
Avocado Salsa Verde
Avocado Salsa Verde usually inspires a gushing "What is this?" from those who've never made it at home before. It has such a vibrant, distinct flavor that people assume there are some big-time chef skills involved in producing this masterpiece. But there's not. It happens to be one of the easiest of Mexican sauces to make, and once it's...
Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
I always come back to this Tomato Jalapeno Salsa. Even after dozens of other salsa expeditions to far away flavors, I always come back. A warm salsa blended together moments ago simply cannot be beat. Don't let the innocent looking ingredient list fool you. It's one of the simplest Mexican recipes in existence, but it also...
Spicy Black Bean Nachos
It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words...NACHOS! nachos / nah-cho-zz! / noun 1. tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and warm goopy beans 2. an increasingly popular exclamation used to denote an impending, much deserved reward; similar in use to Yes! or Right on! We're...
Roasted Poblano Quesadilla
This Roasted Poblano Quesadilla recipe is the perfect example of the rich, otherworldly flavor that Mexican cuisine can generate by using just a few simple ingredients. And in this case, it's the poblano peppers that are mostly to blame for producing love at first bite. Roasted Poblano Quesadilla with Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe But not just poblano peppers...
Easy Red Sauce Enchiladas
This is my go-to recipe for red sauce enchiladas. Fast, incredible flavor, and stress free to make. Sound too good to be true? Don't let the simple ingredient list deceive you. The combo of roasted tomatoes, cumin, and chipotles in adobo creates a where-have-you-been-all-my-life flavor that is far superior to anything you can get at your...
Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
It's tough to beat these Easy Burrito Bowls. Fast, healthy, and they can be customized to your liking with minimal effort. Sound too good to be true? Easy Burrito Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe Of course, they do have a green secret weapon that helps make them so versatile. This Creamy Avocado Sauce is...