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    Start Here -- Recipe Guide

    August 25, 2023 By Patrick 12 Comments

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    Use this page as a reference for your Mexican cooking journey and you'll be able to skip over all the mistakes I made along the way!  You'll always be able to find it under 'Start Here' in the site's main menu.  

    I will keep this page as simple as possible -- no pics, no ads, just real deal Mexican recipes and techniques.  I hope it has a direct impact on your Mexican cooking journey 🙂

    Let's get started...

    Nothing will upgrade your kitchen more than a batch of freshly made Salsa.  Get familiar with these three Salsa recipes and you'll have instant access to loads of quick meals:

    Red Salsa -- Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
    Green Salsa -- Salsa Verde
    Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    Here are the supporting cast recipes that I use most often.  They dislike being called "side dishes" because you can easily make satisfying and complete meals out of them:

    Authentic Pico de Gallo
    My Favorite Refried Beans
    Quick and Easy Guacamole
    Classic Arroz Rojo

    Once you're comfortable with those classic recipes, you can add eggs to the mix and you'll have access to these delicious Mexican breakfast dishes:

    Breakfast Tacos
    Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
    Migas -- Eggs and Tortillas
    Huevos Ahogados -- Eggs Poached in Salsa
    Huevos Rancheros

    Now it's time to add some protein dishes to your repertoire!  I use chicken frequently, but keep in mind that you can swap out your preferred protein source in most of these recipes: 

    Easy Chicken Tacos
    Spicy Chicken Tinga
    Chicken Chile Verde
    15 Minute Creamy Chipotle Chicken
    Chicken Burritos with Avocado Salsa Verde
    Quick Chicken Recipe for Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, etc.

    Making your own tortillas is a great way to taste their full potential.  You don't have to make your own tortillas for every meal, but I recommend trying out a few batches just to get a sense of how far gone most store-bought tortillas have become:

    Homemade Corn Tortillas
    Homemade Flour Tortillas
    Half and Half Tortillas -- Flour and Corn Tortilla combo
    Making Masa from Field Corn
    Flour Tortillas Made with Bacon Drippings

    Enchiladas are one of my favorite categories on the site!  Once you make your own enchilada sauce you'll never go back to store-bought versions:

    Ancho Enchiladas
    Enchiladas Suizas
    Creamy Poblano Enchiladas
    Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas

    I didn't know how prevalent soup was in Mexican cuisine until I spent time in Cozumel, and now I'm a total convert!  Here are some ultra-satisfying soup recipes:

    Roasted Poblano Soup
    Easy Mexican Beans and Rice Soup
    Pinto Bean Soup
    Tortilla Soup
    Make a Quick Batch of Chicken Stock

    And now comes the heavy hitters!  These are classic dishes that will feed a hungry crew of your friends and family:

    Delicious Carnitas Recipe
    Beef Birria
    Chile Verde made with Pork Shoulder
    Chicken Taco Bar for 12
    Carne Asada Tacos
    Picadillo Stuffed Poblano Peppers
    Baja Fish Tacos
    Chile con Carne
    Mole Poblano
    Arroz con Pollo -- Mexican Chicken and Rice
    Easy Tamales Recipe

    In direct contrast to the above category, here are the quick-n-easy meals I make on rushed weeknights.  Lots of quick, tasty meals here:

    15 Minute Chicken Guac Quesadillas
    Quick Chicken Burrito with Chipotle Crema
    Quesadillas Dipped in Avocado Salsa Verde
    Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas
    Single Serving Arroz con Pollo
    Quick Ground Beef Bowl

    Be sure to add Tostadas to your regular meal rotation!  I get tons of mileage from Tostadas -- they are wildly flexible so feel free to get creative with them:

    Ground Beef Tostadas
    Easy Breakfast Tostadas
    Bean and Rice Tostadas with Tomato Tomatillo Salsa
    How to Bake Tostada Shells

    Another discovery I made in Cozumel was vegetarian dishes!  Here are my favorites:

    Calabacitas -- Mexican Zucchini and Corn
    Vegetarian Green Pozole
    Quick Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano
    Chile Verde Rice and Beans
    Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas

    Pickled veggies have staked out permanent territory in my fridge.  These quick pickled recipes have become my favorite final garnish on tacos, tostadas, and even eggs:

    Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
    Pickled Tomatillos
    Easy Pickled Onions
    Tiny Jar of Pickled Serranos

    I've also gotten in the habit of whipping up homemade hot sauces.  I know there are loads of hot sauce fanatics out there, so here are my favorites:

    Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe
    Habanero Hot Sauce
    Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce
    Chipotle Hot Sauce

    Need something for the center of the appetizer table?  Try these out, they will quickly become the life of the party:

    Chipotle Cheese Bean Dip
    Black Bean Nachos
    Spicy Queso Dip
    Guacamole and Homemade Salsa for 10-20 People

    I also like to build recipe lists based on single ingredients.  Here they are:

    What Can I Make with Tomatillos?  18 Easy Recipes
    What Can I Make with a Chicken Breast?  17 Delicious Recipes
    23 Easy Recipes You Can Make Using Chipotles in Adobo 
    What Can I Make with Eggs?  14 Delicious Mexican Recipes
    What Else Can I Make with Pico de Gallo?  11 Mexican Recipes
    12 Delicious Mexican Ground Beef Recipes
    What Can I Make with a Can of Beans?  12 Mexican Recipes
    What Can I Make with an Avocado?  14 Mexican Recipes
    What Else Can I Make with Corn Tortillas?  14 Mexican Recipes
    Burritos for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: 11 Easy Burrito Recipes
    What Can I Make with Jalapenos? 12 Delicious Mexican Recipes
    What Can I Make with Hatch Chiles?  5 Easy Mexican Recipes

    And here are the most helpful supporting articles on the site:

    How To Work with Chipotles in Adobo
    How To Reconstitute Dried Chiles
    What's the Difference Between Jalapenos and Serranos?
    How Spicy Are Poblano Peppers?
    Be Sure To Taste the Dried Chiles' Soaking Liquid
    4 Different Ways to Make the Same Salsa
    What Exactly is Mexican Oregano?

    Okay I hope you find this list helpful! 

    In addition to the above recipes, you can always go to the main recipe page to use the search bar or to scroll through the categories.  Keep an eye out for the Most Recent and Most Popular categories as that is the easiest way to keep track of the latest and the greatest. 

    Enjoy!!

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    Comments

    1. Lando

      May 01, 2025 at 4:33 pm

      This website is absolutely so awesome. Love that you keep it free and no ads. Your recipes are easy to follow and are just so darn tasty and legit! THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        May 02, 2025 at 5:12 pm

        Hey thanks much Lando! Cheers.

        Reply
    2. Marlene

      October 05, 2024 at 12:24 pm

      Oh my goodness!
      I am so happy my husband found your website, we have spent the last couple of hours going in and out of recipes, comments and your shared experiences, it's obvious a lot of time is spent making the website easy to read and accessible to us all.
      Thank you so much!
      Marlene & Steve
      Salem, Oregon

      Reply
      • Patrick

        October 29, 2024 at 8:29 pm

        Hey thanks Marlene, I hope you have been eating well the past few weeks 🙂 Cheers.

        Reply
    3. Cristal

      July 31, 2024 at 12:31 pm

      Just came across this site. I moved to Mexico from US. I am always looking for new mexican recipes. This site is perfect for me. Just signed up to receive emails. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        August 01, 2024 at 11:24 am

        Thanks Cristal, I hope you find lots of keepers on my site! Cheers.

        Reply
    4. Veronica

      April 11, 2024 at 1:04 pm

      I am so happy that I just found your site! Was just looking for a quick & easy guacamole and your recipe with added tips is the best! I am mesmerized by every recipe, photo and the info you have shared. Next up: Avocado Soup! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Patrick

        April 12, 2024 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks Veronica! I hope you find loads of keepers. Cheers.

        Reply
    5. Kay

      October 14, 2023 at 3:34 pm

      I came across your website. Recipe looks easy, simple and delicious. it’s not overwhelming ….. Will be trying bunch of recipes

      Reply
      • Patrick

        October 20, 2023 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks Kay!

        Reply
    6. C. Brunsdon

      August 26, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      This is wonderfully done! Thank you Patrick, for the great organized journey into your delicious, authentic, Mexican Cuisine recipes! I've enjoyed preparing so many of them and have shared them and your website a number of times.

      Reply
      • Patrick

        August 27, 2023 at 12:51 am

        Thanks much C. appreciate you!

        Reply

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