Instead of thinking of the Tomato-Tomatillo Salsa as the final touch on these Bean and Rice Tostadas, it's better to think of it as the starting point! You can make so many quick meals with a freshly made Salsa, and this meal is proof of that. I hope this post inspires you to try out...
Salsas
These might be the most important recipes on the site! Once you get comfortable making homemade Salsa then the whole cuisine will open up for you!
What Can I Make With Tomatillos? 18 Easy Recipes
The markets will be overflowing with tomatillos over the coming weeks, try to grab some fresh ones while you can! I'll list 18 recipes below where you can use these green beauties. I get tons of mileage out of the Chicken Chile Verde and the Avocado Salsa Verde so if you're new to those please...
Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce
I hope this post gives you permission to improvise some Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce using your leftover jalapenos and/or serranos. Even just a few stragglers will do the trick, even if they've been squatting in the fridge for weeks! That's what I used for this batch, and the result was a tiny jar of fireball...
Quick Eggs Poached in Salsa
I make quick meals like these Eggs Poached in Salsa all the time -- and it's all based on what's in the fridge! Leftover refried beans, some Salsa from last night, a half jar of chicken stock, and eggs...how about poaching some eggs in the Salsa and then dipping some crispy, cheesy corn tortillas in...
Easy Pantry List for 5 Key Mexican Salsas
Nothing has impacted my kitchen more than making homemade Salsa! It was the first revelation for me when I started the Mexican cooking journey, and I'm still amazed at how good Salsa can be when made from scratch. This pantry list will give you access to the 5 key Mexican salsas -- keep these...
Guacamole and Salsa for 10-20 Happy People
Need some munchers for a big crew? This Guacamole and Salsa for 10-20 Happy People will get the job done! If you put the Guac and these two Homemade Salsas in the middle of the table then your gathering is already a success. The fresh ingredients will do all the work, but you will get...
Chipotle Meco Salsa
This fireball Chipotle Meco Salsa is a great way to get familiar with these beauties: Have you used these before? These are Chipotle Meco chiles. They're a close relative of Chipotle Morita chiles, but these Mecos are smoked for significantly longer than Morita chiles. For reference, here's what a Chipotle Morita looks like: That's a ripened...
What Else Can I Make With Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa -- 11 Great Options!
I've been getting lots of questions about the Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa from a couple weeks ago. And in particular... What else can I make with it?! This Salsa is a revelation for people when they make it for the first time, and it was for me too! It's tremendously satisfying and there are loads of...
Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe
This Jalapeno Hot Sauce is still one of the most popular recipes on the site, have you made it yet?! It's super easy to make and I love keeping some in the fridge for a quick blast of zippppp! For any green hot sauce lovers out there.... please consider giving this one a go, you...
Mango Habanero Hot Sauce
Lots of mangos here lately so I made a batch of fiery Mango Habanero Hot Sauce! It's got loads of sweet zip and you'll only need a drop or two to charge up your favorite dishes. How To Make Mango Habanero Hot Sauce Yes, Habaneros have fruity undertones and that makes them a good...