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    Home » Tacos

    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 Corn Tortillas

    June 27, 2020 By Patrick 218 Comments

    14 corn tortillas after cooking on comal

    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...

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    Mexican Shredded Chicken

    June 5, 2020 By Patrick 11 Comments

    Adding shredded chicken to the Tinga sauce

    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...

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    Short Ribs Carne Asada

    April 24, 2020 By Patrick 6 Comments

    Closeup of Carne Asada after cooking in cast iron pan

    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...

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    Express Carne Asada

    December 6, 2019 By Patrick 5 Comments

    You can make a quick batch of tasty Carne Asada by using a fiery spice rub made from pure chile powders. So good! mexicanplease.com

    It's true, the most effective way to make flavorful Carne Asada is to give it a lengthy swim in a zippy marinade.   But admit it, there are nights when you skip over any recipe that suggests anything as offensive as an hours-long marinade.  Look dude, I'm starving and I barely have time to cook, so marinate...

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    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 18 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 22 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 11 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 19 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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