Mexican cuisine

Hatch Chile season is here so keep an eye out for these beauties!  And if you can’t find any in your local markets you can always source them directly from New Mexico.  See Where To Buy Hatch Chiles Online if you want to buy them online.  Roasted Hatch chiles have a distinct flavor and they are prepared …

Are you wondering what to cook when you head back to school?!! This is a cheap-n-easy grocery list that will give you plenty of meals to choose from, and they’re all a massive upgrade compared to takeout options because you’re starting from scratch! Here’s what you can buy for 30 bucks:   And here’s the …

I’ve been overflowing with tomatillos lately so these Enchiladas Suizas have been in my kitchen non-stop over the past couple weeks.  They are wildly satisfying so if you’re new to them please consider giving them a go.  But don’t sweat the chicken too much as you’ll be getting loads of flavor from the Suiza sauce! …

Does Mexican sound good but you’re not sure where to start? I get emails like that all the time from people overwhelmed by the endless recipes you can find online these days.  Well…this list will take care of that! These are my all-time favorite recipes on the site and they are the ones I make …

Got any extra Poblano chiles laying around?  You may be surprised how useful they can be!  I’ll list 10 recipes below that will poblanomite your kitchen, but first I want to mention a couple tricks to keep in mind when using these beauties.   If you’re new to Poblanos, don’t forget that you’ll want to roast …

I’m re-posting these Carnitas in hopes that you’ll consider them for a unique holiday meal!  They are a genuine crowd pleaser and if you start off by brining the pork you’re in for a real treat — even just an hour in the brine is a gamechanger.   And don’t forget that you can get …

Ready for a New Year’s upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes — yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list!  Here’s a look at the fresh ingredients for your new and improved …

Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I’m updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious!   …

Hmmm I’m getting lots of tomatillo questions lately, so I hope you get some ideas from this post! Here are 17 recipes where you’ll get the most bang for the buck with these beauties.  I get tons of mileage out of the Chicken Chile Verde and the Avocado Salsa Verde so if you’re new to …

I’m on a pickled craze lately so I’m re-posting these Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots.  Have you tried these yet?! These beauties work wonders on tacos, tostadas, eggs, even sandwiches, and there’s also a good chance you’ll find yourself munching on the pickled carrots throughout the day. The quick pickling technique is so simple and you …