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…
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.
Delicious Carnitas Recipe
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…
Papas con Chorizo
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? …
Pickled Everything
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 —…
Fiery 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…
Easy Chicken Tacos
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 —…
Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
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…
Flour Tortillas Made With Bacon Fat
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…
Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
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…
Chipotle Mayo Recipe
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…