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    easy recipes for homemade salsa

    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!

    Chile de Arbol Salsa

    May 22, 2019 By Patrick 8 Comments

    Bowl full of Chile de Arbol Salsa

    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...

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    Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa

    April 17, 2019 By Patrick 4 Comments

    Taking a bite of 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...

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    Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    April 3, 2019 By Patrick 61 Comments

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Homemade Chipotles in Adobo

    March 6, 2019 By Patrick 54 Comments

    Here's an easy recipe to make some chipotles in adobo at home -- super easy and they are loaded with flavor! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Pasilla Chile Salsa

    February 27, 2019 By Patrick 14 Comments

    This is a great Salsa to get you familiar with the flavor of Pasilla Chiles -- earthy, fruity, with mild heat. But don't confuse them with Anchos! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Authentic, Well-Balanced Pico de Gallo

    September 14, 2018 By Patrick 44 Comments

    Five ingredients is all it takes to make a classic, authentic Pico de Gallo. This recipe keeps the tomatoes in check by using plenty of onion and seasoning. So good! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    4 Different Ways To Make The Same Salsa

    July 18, 2018 By Patrick 24 Comments

    Here are four different ways to make Salsa Verde -- I typically use the oven to roast the tomatillos but the broiler comes in a strong second. mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Salsa Roja

    March 14, 2018 By Patrick 24 Comments

    Here's a simple recipe for a fiery, concentrated batch of Salsa Roja. We use this as a topper sauce for tacos, grilled meats, and even eggs! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    December 13, 2017 By Patrick 13 Comments

    This wildly versatile Black Bean and Corn Salsa will have you dreaming up all sorts of ways to use it: tacos, salads, even wraps! I think it tastes best when the lime flavor is at the forefront so feel to add another squeeze! mexicanplease.com

    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...

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    Salsa Verde Molcajete Style

    October 18, 2017 By Patrick 6 Comments

    The flavor you can generate by smooshing ingredients in a molcajete is unreal. You'll end up with a vibrant batch of Salsa Verde that could potentially cause you to break up with the other salsas in your life. mexicanplease.com

    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...

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