A traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is heavy on garlic and light on spice. This version is heavy on garlic and heavy on spice. The kick from the chili powder and cayenne will work wonders when you are serving it with some homemade empanadas, but of course you can always dial back on the spice if...
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Spicy Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers. And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first... The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough. A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...
Mexican Cooking Survival Guide
This free Mexican Cooking Survival Guide is the quickest and easiest way to get your home kitchen pumping out the best Mexican food in town. You'll be shocked at the quality and range of dishes you can make just by keeping these key ingredients on hand. Take this pantry list with you next time you go...
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...
Torta de Milanesa -- Baked Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Take a quick look at this awesome menu board from the old Sabores location in Cozumel: See that Milanesa de Pollo on the left column? You'd be surprised how often you see these breaded, fried meat cutlets in Mexico's Comida Corrida restaurants; typically served with veggies, soup of the day, and an agua fresca. For about...
Chicken Tinga Tacos (Are Everywhere)
"Tinga" denotes torn or shredded meat in Spanish, but to Western ears Teeengaaaa rolls off the tongue like an exotic dish you can pay good money for, but make at home?! Never! Taquerias north of the border have responded by making Tinga Tacos the star attraction, but the long trip up from Mexico has left these popular tacos struggling to reclaim their identity,...