Category: BREAKFAST

Chilaquiles have become more common on brunch menus across the States, but I’m usually disappointed with the restaurant versions.  By the time the Chilaquiles get to the table they’ve spent way too much time in transit and you end up with a soggy mess. But when they are hot and semi-crispy they are a real …

It’s true, the term Gordita roughly translates as “little fat one” and they are typically served up as hefty masa cakes that are much thicker than conventional tortillas. But I like them best when they are a bit thinner than the conventional sizing, and this Bacon Serrano Gordita recipe is a good example of that style. …

Here’s an easy Papas con Chorizo recipe that you can use to spice up your kitchen routine. It can lead to all sorts of quick meals:  crispy taquitos, anti-snooze breakfast burritos, or even just a simple plate topped with a few drops of salsa. How To Make Papas Con Chorizo Have you used chorizo before?  …

What a treat to open up the fridge and see that you’ve got leftover Potato Chorizo Taquitos. Give ’em 20 minutes in the oven and the world’s easiest breakfast is served.  Or lunch.  Or dinner! How To Make Potato Chorizo Taquitos It’s true, a traditional batch of taquitos will be fried, but lately I default …

Have you tried this Huevos Ahogados recipe yet?   It’s an old favorite but I wanted to mention that I’ve been adding some leftover Hatch chile pieces to the broth and it is delish! Poached eggs swimming in a warm Tomato-Jalapeno broth is a real treat, so consider giving it a go if you’re new to …

These Eggs Poached in Chipotle Salsa are the perfect example of some last-minute improvisation.  In other words… Getting hangry…need food NOW…what’s in the fridge?! I’m constantly tweaking the serving style of these eggs, but the main attraction — poached eggs served up in a delicious Salsa broth — is a verified home run and it’s …

Migas in a matter of minutes!  This batch of Express Migas was heavily influenced by my fridge 🙂  A quick, early morning scan revealed: leftover Baked Tostada Shellsleftover Tomatillo Chipotle Salsaham, onion, jalapeno, eggsQueso Fresco It was those tostada shells that started the Migas craving.  Normally the first step for Migas is frying up some …