Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend? I hope so! It's a great opportunity to make something NEW for your friends and family. Here's a list of recipes that meet that requirement but also won't keep you in the kitchen for too long. I hope you find a keeper here. Enjoy! Click on the...
Molletes -- Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwiches
You probably have everything on hand to make a batch of these delicious Molletes, have you tried them yet?! That's how they've become such a staple in Mexican cuisine -- they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you're running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly...
Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde
These Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde benefit from one of the enduring truths of Mexican cooking... If you make Salsa from scratch then all will be well 🙂 You won't find a simpler recipe on the site, or one that is more satisfying, and it's all because of that delicious green goodness you see...
Pickled Everything
Last week I got a kitchen penalty for not having freshly pickled goods in the fridge. Minus ten points! But instead of making individual batches of Pickled Jalapenos or Pickled Tomatillos, I took a shortcut and made a batch of Pickled Everything. So this quart-sized jar is loaded with Jalapenos, Carrots, Onions, and Tomatillos --...
How To Make Guacamole In A Molcajete
Have you tried making Guacamole in a molcajete yet? Why not?! Crushing an onion-jalapeno-cilantro mixture in the molcajete releases additional flavors that meld effortlessly with the avocado, and you're left with a batch of Guac that's more cohesive than traditional guacamole recipes. In ...
Burritos for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: 11 Easy Burrito Recipes
I get so much mileage from Burritos! Fast, delicious, and easy on the wallet. Tough to beat that eh? The key is to load them up with either a freshly made Pico de Gallo or a homemade Salsa. That's what makes them taste so fresh and vibrant, so please don't skip that step! So if ...
How To Make Mexican Hot Sauces: 5 Easy Recipes
Have you tried making your own hot sauce yet?! It's super easy and your homemade versions will have more zing compared to store-bought options. That's a good thing :) I hope this post inspires you to give it a go. This Jalapeno Hot Sauce is the perfect place to start: Here's ...
Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza
Pizza? Yes, pizza! This is one of oldest recipes on the site, but I still come back to it on a regular basis, have you tried it yet? The key is to use a garlic-infused oil as "the sauce" -- it's a simple technique but it makes a huge difference! Please give it a go! Once ...