Keep an eye out for Hatch chiles in your local markets over the next few weeks and try to grab some! You can make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you’ll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days. This is a delicious, all-purpose recipe and you can use it…
Tacos
Got Tacos on the brain?! Here are some great recipes to try out -- with a special nod to Tinga Tacos and the modestly named World's Greatest Chicken Tacos.
Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce
I’ve been making big batches of this Easy Pork in Adobo Sauce over the past month! When you build the Adobo Sauce from scratch you can really load it up with flavor and it makes for some delicious, all-purpose shredded pork. You can use the tasty pork for tacos, burritos, tostadas, but for me lately…
Easy Ground Beef Tostadas
I’ve been in tostada heaven the past few weeks! These Ground Beef Tostadas are the latest incarnation — they are tremendously satisfying and a welcome upgrade to the beef hardshell tacos I grew up with 🙂 How To Make Ground Beef Tostadas So why so many tostadas lately? Well…I think it’s the ratio! The fixings-to-tortilla…
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…
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…
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! …
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…
Easy Chicken Recipe for Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos
I’ve been getting loads of questions about the chicken from the $30 Grocery List post. I usually just eyeball it, but I can understand how a more specific recipe could be helpful so here it is! Once you get comfortable with this technique you can whip it up in a matter of minutes and…
Taco Bar for 20
Got a big crew to feed? This Taco Bar for 20 has something for everyone and will let your peeps build their masterpiece one taco at a time. I’ve made versions of this Taco Bar regularly for the past few years and I finally took some pics of it! It’s always a keeper and it…
Breakfast Tacos
These Breakfast Tacos are designed to be as efficient as possible because it’s early and you’re still waking up right?! And while there’s leeway on the fixings, the homemade Salsa Verde is non-negotiable. A freshly blended Salsa on morning eggs is a real treat so no skipping this step! How To Make Breakfast Tacos The…