Have you used these Chiles de Arbol before? As is usually the case, the smaller the chile the hotter it is, and these Chiles de Arbol are definitely small! For reference, here’s where they stand in the Scoville scale: So yes, they’re about 3 or 4 times as hot as jalapenos. That’s some heat! So…
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!
Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa
I’ve been experimenting with these Pasilla de Oaxaca chiles and wanted to offer up a recipe that is slightly different than the Pasilla Salsa from a few weeks ago. If that sentence sounds strange then take a look at this pic: There’s a traditional Pasilla chile (above, left) that starts life as a fresh Chilaca…
Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
You may have noticed that most Salsa recipes on this site use either tomatoes or tomatillos as the base ingredient. But what happens if you use both? Is that even legal?! Luckily it is and the result is a completely unique Salsa that just might become one of your new favorites. How To Make Tomato…
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo
This post is for all of you who stay up late at night wondering what goes into a can of chipotles in adobo. You’re not alone! Chipotles can bring so much joy to the kitchen, so it’s only natural for the mind to seek out the cause of such culinary happiness — so that it can…
Pasilla Chile Salsa
So what’s the easiest way to get your kitchen familiar with some new chiles? Use them to make a simple salsa and not only will you get a snapshot of the chile’s flavor profile, but you’ll get a lip-smacking Salsa that you can use on tacos, eggs, or even just with some chips. That’s what…
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…
4 Different Ways To Make The Same Salsa
The next time you come across a salsa recipe keep in mind that you’ve got some leeway on how to make it. The “right” way is the way that tastes best to you, even if others think you are violating the salsa code. With that in mind, here are four distinct ways to make Salsa…
Salsa Roja
The ingredient list for Salsa Roja will change based on which region you’re in, and who’s cooking it, and what kind of mood they’re in. In other words, there are countless interpretations of Mexico’s most common salsa. I’ve been getting questions about it lately, so I wanted to offer up a couple options that should…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This wildly versatile Black Bean and Corn Salsa will have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it: tacos, burritos, breakfast backup?!! And you can easily turn it into a meal with a few additions so it’s worth keeping it in mind if your kitchen needs a kickstart. I think it tastes best…
Salsa Verde Molcajete Style
This is probably the easiest way to make Salsa Verde in a molcajete. I’ll put up a recipe soon for a version that chars all the veggies, but this version opts for simplicity by roasting the tomatillos in the oven while you’re smooshing the other ingredients in the molcajete. The flavor you can generate from…