Ever since making Mole Poblano I’ve been enamored with the chile combo used in that recipe: Anchos, Mulatos, and Pasillas. So it was inevitable that those chiles would make their way into a batch of Birria right?! How To Make Dark Birria Yes, this Dark Birria is unconventional and it may get a ticket from…
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.
Tacos de Alambre
Looking for an easy one-pan dinner to spice up the weeknight meal routine?! These Tacos de Alambre will fit the bill as they are wildly satisfying and more than willing to accommodate what you’ve got in the fridge. How To Make Tacos de Alambre Think fajitas or kebobs in taco form and you’re right on track. …
Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe
This Serrano Hot Sauce is for those of you who need HEAT on standby in the fridge! Not only do Serranos have more heat than Jalapenos, but I also added a Habanero to this batch and that really amped it up. You can consider this recipe a good middle ground between the recent Jalapeno…
Corn Tortillas Made From Popcorn Kernels
Homemade Tortillas continue to be in demand during these crazy times, so lately I’ve been getting this question more frequently: I have popcorn kernels at home can I use them to make tortillas? I’ve never had a great answer for this question, but I do now as I was quite surprised how good tortillas can…
Spicy Beef Taquitos — Freezer Friendly!
I’m leaning on the freezer more than usual lately, and these Spicy Beef Taquitos are my latest addition. You’ll get 24 scrumptious taquitos from this recipe — which means you’ve got plenty of free meals coming your way over the next couple weeks! Just plop ’em in the oven, set the timer, and chill until…
Easy Taco Salad
This Easy Taco Salad has been such a welcome change of pace in my kitchen over the past couple weeks. Maybe it will fire up your kitchen too?! It’s quite versatile so feel free to get creative with the toppings, but the Avocado Dressing is non-negotiable! The creamy, delicious green sauce brings it all together…
Homemade Corn Tortillas
These Homemade Corn Tortillas are still the most popular recipe on the site, so if you’re new to them please consider giving it a go! I’ve updated this post with tips for the most common obstacles you’ll encounter when making tortillas for the first time — plus some brand options if you’re new to Masa…
Mexican Shredded Chicken
I’ve been getting frequent questions on Shredded Chicken so hopefully this post will shred any doubt you have before making your next batch! But please keep in mind that your taste buds are the boss and there are no hard set rules here. Once you find the cooking style you prefer then you can move…
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 will…
Short Ribs Carne Asada
For the past couple months I’ve been flipping through Meat by Pat LaFrieda in hopes of learning some new skills in the Meat realm. There’s loads of good info in this book, and it’s been uber helpful to see details of any and every meat cut you can possibly imagine: He’s got a recipe…