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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.

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

Papas con Chorizo

May 10, 2019 By Patrick 8 Comments

Here's an easy recipe for a satisfying batch of Papas con Chorizo. I made this batch extra spicy but feel free to dial back on the chipotles if you want! mexicanplease.com

Here’s an easy Papas con Chorizo recipe that you can use to spice up your kitchen routine. It can lead to all sorts of quick meals:  crispy taquitos, anti-snooze breakfast burritos, or even just a simple plate topped with a few drops of salsa. How To Make Papas Con Chorizo Have you used chorizo before? …

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

Pickled Everything

April 24, 2019 By Patrick 9 Comments

Here's my recipe for a batch of Pickled Everything -- jalapenos, carrots, onions, and tomatillos. Yes, tomatillos! mexicanplease.com

Last week I got a kitchen penalty for not having freshly pickled goods in the fridge.  Minus ten points! But instead of making individual batches of Pickled Jalapenos or Pickled Tomatillos, I took a shortcut and made a batch of Pickled Everything. So this quart-sized jar is loaded with Jalapenos, Carrots, Onions, and Tomatillos —…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Mexican Cooking 101, Most Recent, Tacos, Vegetarian

Fiery Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa

April 17, 2019 By Patrick Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Most Recent, Salsas, Tacos, Vegetarian

Easy Chicken Tacos

March 20, 2019 By Patrick Leave a Comment

Chicken Tacos with Guac and homemade Salsa! mexicanplease.com

Do you have a default meal for those nights when you’re short on time and knee deep in hunger? Something that doesn’t take too long to make, requires zero brain power, and is better (and cheaper) than takeout food.  Is that even possible?! My default option for a meal like this is constantly evolving  —…

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

Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)

February 15, 2019 By Patrick 18 Comments

Avocado Salsa being served at the table.

This post is for all of you who are diehard fans of that mysterious, creamy green sauce at your local taqueria. It’s not guacamole, and it doesn’t even seem like Salsa, but it’s strangely addictive and it works wonders on tacos, so what is it?! And more importantly, how do I make it?!! How To Make…

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Filed Under: Appetizers/Sides, Most Popular, Most Recent, Tacos, Vegetarian

Flour Tortillas Made With Bacon Fat

January 16, 2019 By Patrick 32 Comments

Flour tortilla after cooking for 2 minutes.

In addition to queries about Mexican oregano, one of the most common questions I get on the site involves the universally loved bacon: Can I use the leftover bacon drippings to make flour tortillas?   Up until last week my response was always a bit cautious, as if those tortillas would be second rate to our…

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Filed Under: Mexican Cooking 101, Most Popular, Most Recent, Tacos, Tortillas

Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

October 3, 2018 By Patrick 42 Comments

Consider yourself warned! This is a massively fiery Habanero Hot Sauce! All you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dish, with a special nod to Fish Tacos. Yum! mexicanplease.com

Fireball habanero peppers should come with a warning sign tied around their stems for the uninitiated, and that applies to this Habanero Hot Sauce as well. So consider yourself warned!  This is a massively fiery hot sauce and all you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dishes, with a special…

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Filed Under: Mexican Cooking 101, Most Recent, Tacos, Vegetarian

Chipotle Mayo Recipe

August 29, 2018 By Patrick 24 Comments

Chipotle Crema for Black Bean and Rice Patties

Chipotle Mayo is one of the most useful no-thinking-involved recipes you can have in your arsenal. Frequently referred to as Chipotle Crema or Chipotle Aioli, this is a Secret Sauce that will have your friends and family giving your kitchen skills all the credit for its addictive flavor. Once you get the salt and heat levels…

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