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...
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.
Mexican Shredded Chicken
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...
Short Ribs Carne Asada
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...
Express Carne Asada
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...
Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos
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...
Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
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...
Carne Asada Tacos
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...
Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas
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...
Chipotle Hot Sauce
If chipotles are the solution to life's problems then consider keeping some of this Chipotle Hot Sauce in the fridge. It's got that addictive smoky flavor bursting out of the bottle and you'll only need a few drops at a time to liven up your latest meal. There are seven chipotles in a single bottle...
Potato Chorizo Taquitos
What a treat to open up the fridge and see that you've got leftover Potato Chorizo Taquitos. Give 'em 20 minutes in the oven and the world's easiest breakfast is served. Or lunch. Or dinner! How To Make Potato Chorizo Taquitos It's true, a traditional batch of taquitos will be fried, but lately I default...