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Tacos

recipes for making homemade 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.

Chicken Chile Verde

November 15, 2019 By Patrick 4 Comments

I've been keeping batches of this Chicken Chili Verde on hand for the past couple weeks -- super easy to make and it leads to all sorts of easy meals! mexicanplease.com

I’ve been keeping batches of this Chicken Chile Verde in the fridge for the past couple weeks — it’s super easy to make and it can lead to all sorts of quick, no-thinking-involved meals.  Perfect! Take a look at this pan of goodness and tell me what potential you see: Loaded burritos? Crispy quesadillas? Chicken…

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Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos

October 25, 2019 By Patrick 14 Comments

This Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos is offered up as proof that quick pickling is easy, flexible, and willing to accommodate what you have in the kitchen. I had a bunch of Serrano chiles in the fridge and didn’t think I would be able to use all of them — a few minutes later they…

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Tinga Tostadas

October 11, 2019 By Patrick 18 Comments

Tostadas de Tinga are such a rewarding meal for the fam! Be sure to add some tomatillos to your Tinga as it makes a huge difference! mexicanplease.com

Tinga Tostadas are a real treat and will have you making huge batches of Tinga de Pollo so you can whip up tingalicious meals for the rest of the week. If you’re new to this Tinga recipe be sure to add in the tomatillos as it makes a huge difference!  Adding tomatillos gives it a…

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Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

August 7, 2019 By Patrick 5 Comments

This Tomatillo Pico de Gallo wants to be in your kitchen! Lately I use it for quesadillas and it's always a hit. mexicanplease.com

There’s a good chance you always roast your tomatillos before using them in Salsa — and that’s a good thing! But raw tomatillos have benefits too, and this Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a great recipe to get you familiar with their unique flavor —  tart, vibrant, and a hint of citrus. If you’ve never taken a…

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Carne Asada Tacos

July 31, 2019 By Patrick 9 Comments

This recipe is designed to get some Carne Asada Tacos in the house -- tonight! Serve them up with some freshly chopped Pico de Gallo and you'll have some happy faces at the dinner table! mexicanplease.com

This recipe is designed to get some Carne Asada Tacos in the house — tonight! As you would expect, the spicy, slightly charred steak is the star attraction here, and if you find yourself eating it right off the grill then that’s a good sign! And while you could easily serve up the Carne Asada…

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Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas

July 17, 2019 By Patrick 17 Comments

These Vegan Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas will make even the crankiest of carnivores take a second bite. Final zip from some hot sauce highly recommended. So good! mexicanplease.com

Wait, what?  It’s true, it’ll be tough to get these Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas delivered to your cabana on the Mayan Riviera. Combining avocado with chickpeas might be a misdemeanor offense in certain parts of Mexico, but this combo is becoming more common when North of the Border and you can…

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Chipotle Hot Sauce

June 19, 2019 By Patrick 35 Comments

5 oz. bottle of hot sauce

If chipotles are the solution to life’s problems then consider keeping some of this Chipotle Hot Sauce in the fridge. It’s got that addictive smoky flavor bursting out of the bottle and you’ll only need a few drops at a time to liven up your latest meal. There are seven chipotles in a single bottle…

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Potato Chorizo Taquitos

June 12, 2019 By Patrick 19 Comments

Dipping taquito in Chipotle Mayo

What a treat to open up the fridge and see that you’ve got leftover Potato Chorizo Taquitos. Give ’em 20 minutes in the oven and the world’s easiest breakfast is served.  Or lunch.  Or dinner! How To Make Potato Chorizo Taquitos It’s true, a traditional batch of taquitos will be fried, but lately I default…

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Homemade Chili Powder

June 5, 2019 By Patrick 17 Comments

Ancho, Guajillo, Chile de Arbol chili powder

Don’t forget that Homemade Chili Powder is one of the awesome side benefits of keeping dried chilis in the pantry! By now you’ve probably seen recipes on this site that recommend pure chili powder as opposed to the generic jars off the grocery store shelves. As an example, here’s a common ingredient list for chili…

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Delicious Carnitas Recipe

May 29, 2019 By Patrick 47 Comments

Carnitas after crisping under the broiler for 5-10 minutes

Serve up these Carnitas for dinner and you’ll have some very happy faces at the table. You can use Carnitas to make all sorts of meals, but a simple taco topped with a sharp Salsa Verde is my default option.  I’ll list details for that in the recipe box below, but feel free to get…

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Most Popular, Most Recent, Tacos

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