Parchment paper is a non-stick, heat resistant paper that is most common in the baking world, but I use it all the time in my kitchen because it makes clean-up a breeze! I use it when roasting tomatoes, tomatillos, and poblanos. And when roasting pepitas. And also when making pizza. It provides a non-stick layer...
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What Is Chorizo?
Curious about Chorizo? It's a wonderfully versatile Mexican ingredient and if it's not part of your home kitchen yet it will be soon! First, don't let the name overcomplicate things. Chorizo (or Mexican Chorizo) is simply sausage loaded up with some traditional Mexican flavors. Grind up some chili peppers, add them to some pork sausage,...
How Hot Are Serrano Peppers?
So exactly how hot are serrano peppers? And will they burn my house down?! Serranos are more common in Mexico than they are in the States, but if you've got the option of buying them then go for it because they are a great addition to your home kitchen. Here's how they stack up next...
Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!
Mexican Avocado Toast is a top entry in the Express Meal category for those days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. That's the beauty of keeping your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients-- it can lead to all sorts of on-the-fly meals that are quick, easy, and remarkably...
Chipotle Mayo Recipe
Chipotle Mayo is one of the most useful no-thinking-involved recipes you can have in your arsenal. Frequently referred to as Chipotle Crema or Chipotle Aioli, this is a Secret Sauce that will have your friends and family giving your kitchen skills all the credit for its addictive flavor. Once you get the salt and heat levels...
Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
You may not be in the habit of keeping pepitas on hand, but that might change after roasting a batch and spicing them up. The simple act of roasting pumpkin seeds produces most of their flavor potential, so even that alone is worth trying out if you're new to it, but if you spice up the...
Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos
Sure, you can build the inner mixture for your taquitos using homemade Pickled Jalapenos, New Mexican chili powder, and Mexican oregano, and your meal will instantly pass the Authentic Mexican Test. Or you can combine some salsa with cream cheese and call it a day. It's a massive shortcut to take, and while cream cheese...
Migas: Eggs and Tortillas Recipe (Plus Bacon!)
Finally some Migas! This could easily become your default breakfast dish for lazy weekend mornings, so consider yourself warned! They are addictive and once you've had a home-cooked version you'll be left wondering why eggs n' bacon in the States are served up so...boring? Green sauces work wonders on eggs so we're bombing these Migas...
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...
17 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
You've got two options for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend. You could gather with friends and family to discuss the details of the Battle of Puebla when an under-equipped Mexican army halted French advances on May 5, 1862. Or you could choose an authentic Mexican recipe to gorge on. If the latter sounds more...