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December 4, 2020

Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe

This Serrano Hot Sauce is for those of you who need HEAT on standby in the fridge!    Not only do Serranos have more heat than Jalapenos, but I also added a Habanero to this batch and that really amped it up.    You can consider this recipe a good middle ground between the recent Jalapeno...


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Published on December 04, 2020 16:46

November 27, 2020

Chili con Carne

Hello Chili con Carne! Did you grow up with Chili on the weekly meal rotation?   I certainly did and I was never a huge fan of the dish until I tried it with dried chiles as the foundation.  Using dried chiles will give you a massive upgrade in flavor and will most likely put this...


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Published on November 27, 2020 18:05

November 20, 2020

Red Pozole Recipe (Pozole Rojo)

Here’s an easy recipe for a soul-warming batch of Pozole Rojo! It’s one of the heartiest, most satisfying dishes in all of Mexican cuisine, and it comes with a flexibility that’s willing to accommodate your palate.  I used pork for this batch, but the base flavor will work equally well with chicken or veggies.    ...


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Published on November 20, 2020 17:27

November 13, 2020

Testing Chile Combos for Mole Sauces

I’m back on the Mole Train this week and testing out some dried chile combos.  Ingredient lists for Moh-lay recipes can be intimidating, and these simple tests can give a good sense of a sauce’s foundation before doing any fine tuning.  I was thrilled to add Mulato chiles to these experiments, so keep an eye...


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Published on November 13, 2020 18:34

October 30, 2020

Roasted Poblano Soup

I’ve been tweaking the measurements in this Poblano Soup recently and thought I would repost it for anyone who’s new to it.      It’s one of my favorite recipes on the site, and it’s the perfect antidote for cold, grey days.     And yes, it’s spicy so consider yourself warned! How To Make Poblano...


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Published on October 30, 2020 20:05

October 23, 2020

Spicy Chicken Salad

Make a big batch of Spicy Shredded Chicken and you can easily whip up either of the salads in this post! I’ve been making both of these keepers over the last couple weeks and it’s been a welcome change of pace in the kitchen.  How To Make Spicy Chicken  Of course, all of this relies...


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Published on October 23, 2020 19:23

October 16, 2020

Mole Coloradito Recipe

Mole Coloradito in the house!  This is a great recipe to get familiar with Mo-lay sauces, so maybe it’s time to give it a go?! The hearty nature of this sauce will give you loads of insta-meal options, so don’t worry too much about serving style the first time you make it. It has such...


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Published on October 16, 2020 22:55

October 9, 2020

Corn Tortillas Made From Popcorn Kernels

Homemade Tortillas continue to be in demand during these crazy times, so lately I’ve been getting this question more frequently: I have popcorn kernels at home can I use them to make tortillas? I’ve never had a great answer for this question, but I do now as I was quite surprised how good tortillas can...


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Published on October 09, 2020 16:32

October 2, 2020

Mole Sauces and Ingredients

The time has finally come to add Mole sauces to the site!  I’ve had moderate success with Mole sauces in the past, but I always wanted to refine them a little more before sharing.  Well…hello refining! Here’s a look at the sauces I’ll be fiddling with over the next few weeks: Mole Poblano Mole Coloradito...


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Published on October 02, 2020 23:41

September 25, 2020

Chiles Toreados

You’ll frequently see taquerias offering up these Chiles Toreados as a side dish.   If you’re new to them, just imagine charred, blistered jalapenos hanging out with some caramelized onions and you’re right on track.   Spicing up your meal is their most common role, but they are super tasty right out of the pan so I’ll sometimes...


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Published on September 25, 2020 15:34