One of the surprise benefits of putting a blog out there in the world is the way it accelerates my own learning. These White Olotillo Corn Tortillas are the perfect example of that phenomenon. They’re probably the most rewarding tortillas I’ve ever made at home, so if you ever find yourself disappointed with your local…
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 Flautas
There is something remarkably satisfying about gobbling up a piping hot Chicken Flauta that’s been drenched in a fiery Salsa Verde. It’s comfort food at its best and luckily it’s an easy combo to make at home. Flautas are also wildly versatile so feel free to customize the filling to your liking. Chicken Flautas Recipe…
Baja Fish Tacos
The closer you live to the seaside communities in Baja California, the closer you’ll be to the original incarnation of Baja Fish Tacos: fried fish, sharp cabbage, and some gooey creamy spiciness. The farther away you get the more varied the interpretations will be, but luckily it’s easy to whip up an authentic batch without…
Spicy Chicken Tinga
This fiery version of Chicken Tinga is looking for a permanent home, preferably somewhere in your fridge. In exchange, it’ll provide all sorts of impromptu meals loaded with that savory Tinga flavor — your job is to eat them. Chicken Tinga Recipe I’ve been keeping batches of this upgraded Tinga on standby for the last few…
World’s Best Chicken Tacos
These Chicken Tacos are not afraid to put themselves in the running for top taco. Of course, it’s worth noting who is making that claim. In this case, it’s someone (uhmmm…me) who has eaten various incarnations of these chicken tacos at least a couple hundred times over the past few years. But it’s not because…
Spicy Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas
These Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas are the perfect example of Mexican cuisine’s generous reward-to-effort ratio. You get so much in return here for doing so little work. And not only that, you’ll probably have black bean puree leftovers, which means for the next few days you can whip up killer insta-meals whenever you get…
Pork Carnitas Slow Cooker Recipe
Pork carnitas have never tasted this good to me. Partly because carnitas are a natural fit for the slow cooker, and partly because I’ve been eating kale salads for the past couple weeks. If carnitas are even slightly on your radar it’s worth trying out a slow cooker version. The lower temperature of a slow…
Colorado Chicken Tacos
In addition to their unique, otherworldly flavor, these Colorado Chicken Tacos have some rebel in them. Most old school Mexican sauces rarely dip their toes in the taco pool, but this lively Colorado Sauce abhors rules and is bursting with an urgent need to be heard (eaten). A simple pairing with some chipotle infused refried beans will leave…
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema and Guacamole
I’ve been eating these Crispy Chicken Tacos all week long. And thinking about them when I’m not eating them. Good sign? They are beyond satiating and can be super quick to throw together once you find a combo you like. Don’t worry about mimicking the exact recipe here as some of the ingredients could leave…
Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
Admit it. For months (years!) you were guilty of bypassing the bowl of mundane looking pickled jalapenos and carrots served up at your local taqueria. What could those possibly do for me? Next. And then you tried one. Now when you’re scoping out a new taco joint you give a terminator-like scan for your beloved pickled…