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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.

    Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe

    December 4, 2020 By Patrick 61 Comments

    Here's an easy recipe for a wicked batch of Serrano Hot Sauce! With a half pound of Serranos you'll get two bottles worth of delicious, fiery hot sauce.

    This Serrano Hot Sauce is for those of you who need HEAT on standby in the fridge!    Not only do Serranos have more heat than Jalapenos, but I also added a Habanero to this batch and that really amped it up.    You can consider this recipe a good middle ground between the recent Jalapeno...

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    Corn Tortillas Made From Popcorn Kernels

    October 9, 2020 By Patrick 15 Comments

    Taking a bite of corn tortilla after cooking

    Homemade Tortillas continue to be in demand during these crazy times, so lately I've been getting this question more frequently: I have popcorn kernels at home can I use them to make tortillas? I've never had a great answer for this question, but I do now as I was quite surprised how good tortillas can...

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    Spicy Beef Taquitos -- Freezer Friendly!

    September 11, 2020 By Patrick 16 Comments

    It's such a treat to remember you've got some of these Spicy Beef Taquitos in the fridge/freezer for a quick meal! I dipped this batch in some Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious! mexicanplease.com

    I'm leaning on the freezer more than usual lately, and these Spicy Beef Taquitos are my latest addition.   You'll get 24 scrumptious taquitos from this recipe -- which means you've got plenty of free meals coming your way over the next couple weeks! Just plop 'em in the oven, set the timer, and chill until...

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    Easy Taco Salad

    August 28, 2020 By Patrick 17 Comments

    This Taco Salad is my favorite meal over the past month -- super flexible and it has loads of flavor! The avocado dressing is the key so don't skip that part! mexicanplease.com

    This Easy Taco Salad has been such a welcome change of pace in my kitchen over the past couple weeks.  Maybe it will fire up your kitchen too?! It's quite versatile so feel free to get creative with the toppings, but the Avocado Dressing is non-negotiable!  The creamy, delicious green sauce brings it all together...

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    Homemade Corn Tortillas

    June 27, 2020 By Patrick 240 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 6 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? Tortas?  Tostadas? All...

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    Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos

    October 25, 2019 By Patrick 20 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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