You’ll frequently see taquerias offering up these Chiles Toreados as a side dish. If you’re new to them, just imagine charred, blistered jalapenos hanging out with some caramelized onions and you’re right on track. Spicing up your meal is their most common role, but they are super tasty right out of the pan so I’ll sometimes…
Vegetarian
You've got loads of options if you want to make a Vegetarian Mexican meal! Keep an eye out for the Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas -- it's easily one of the most popular recipes on the site and you can customize it to your liking quite easily.
Extra Hot Pickled Jalapenos
A few weeks ago I made a batch of Pickled Jalapenos and my palate was craving more heat from the usual fireballs. I’m not sure if it was a particularly mild batch of Jalapenos, or if it’s my heat tolerance evolving, but either way I wanted to experiment with amping them up a notch or…
Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa
These Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa are the perfect example of some last-minute improvisation. In other words… Getting hangry…need food NOW…what’s in the fridge?! I’m constantly tweaking the serving style of these eggs, but the main attraction — poached eggs served up in a delicious Salsa broth — is a verified home run and it’s…
Easy Calabacitas Soup
This easy Calabacitas Soup is a combo of three of my favorite creations on the site: Souper Broth — a tomato-onion-garlic broth that’s wildly satisfying and acts as the base for Albondigas Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup. Better Vegetable Stock — a homemade veggie stock that’s easy to make and has a bump in flavor…
Sopes With Refried Beans and Cheese
Sopes in the house! They may sound exotic, but if you’ve ever made corn tortillas at home then you’re just a couple steps away from an authentic batch of Sopes. I topped this batch with refried beans and Queso Fresco, but they are wildly versatile and willing to accommodate your palate. How To Make Sopes…
Corn Tortillas Made With Fat
Flour tortillas are made with fat, but corn tortillas aren’t. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Mexican cuisine. But why? And what happens if you break the rules?!! Let’s find out… Making Corn Tortillas With Some Lard I’ll go through the process of making corn tortillas in this post, but if you’re new to…
Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos — Freezer Friendly!
Anyone out there getting tired of cooking?! Make a big batch of these Spicy Bean and Egg Burritos and you’ll get some free meals over the next couple weeks. The key is to load up the beans with tons of flavor — once you do that then everything else is just a bonus. Sure,…
Mango Habanero Hot Sauce
Lots of mangos here lately so I made a batch of fiery Mango Habanero Hot Sauce! It’s got loads of sweet zip and you’ll only need a drop or two to charge up your favorite dishes. How To Make Mango Habanero Hot Sauce Yes, Habaneros have fruity undertones and that makes them a good…
Spicy Pickled Radishes
Got any extra radishes laying around? You can spend five minutes putting together this recipe and you’ll be able to munch on some Spicy Pickled Radishes for the next few weeks. Yes, they’ll work great as a final garnish on your favorite tacos, but they are just as good straight from the jar so consider…
Mango Black Bean Salsa
This Mango Black Bean Salsa has been such a welcome change of pace for my kitchen lately! Sure, you can serve it up next to a bowl of chips, but it works equally well on tacos and salads so feel free to get creative with it. I’ve been loading it on top…