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August 21, 2019
Spicy Queso Dip
This recipe comes with full permission to make Queso Dip any night of the week, no special occasion required! It’s remarkably easy and it will upgrade any childhood Velveeta memories with a fiery, smoky batch of real deal Queso. How To Make Queso Dip It will also be far superior to anything you can get...
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August 7, 2019
Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
There’s a good chance you always roast your tomatillos before using them in Salsa — and that’s a good thing! But raw tomatillos have benefits too, and this Tomatillo Pico de Gallo is a great recipe to get you familiar with their unique flavor — tart, vibrant, and a hint of citrus. If you’ve never taken a...
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July 26, 2019
Carne Asada Tacos
This recipe is designed to get some Carne Asada Tacos in the house — tonight! As you would expect, the spicy, slightly charred steak is the star attraction here, and if you find yourself eating it right off the grill then that’s a good sign! And while you could easily serve up the Carne Asada...
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July 17, 2019
Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas
Wait, what? It’s true, it’ll be tough to get these Avocado Hummus and Cucumber Pico de Gallo Tostadas delivered to your cabana on the Mayan Riviera. Combining avocado with chickpeas might be a misdemeanor offense in certain parts of Mexico, but this combo is becoming more common when North of the Border and you can...
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July 4, 2019
What Can I Make With Tomatillos?
It’s that time of year so be sure to take advantage of all the fresh tomatillos in the markets! And if you’re not sure what to do with them I’ll list 13 authentic recipes below that will make you an expert in the art of Green Sauces. All of the recipes are on this site...
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June 19, 2019
Chipotle Hot Sauce
If chipotles are the solution to life’s problems then consider keeping some of this Chipotle Hot Sauce in the fridge. It’s got that addictive smoky flavor bursting out of the bottle and you’ll only need a few drops at a time to liven up your latest meal. There are seven chipotles in a single bottle...
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June 12, 2019
Potato Chorizo Taquitos
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...
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June 5, 2019
Homemade Chili Powder
Don’t forget that Homemade Chili Powder is one of the awesome side benefits of keeping dried chilis in the pantry! By now you’ve probably seen recipes on this site that recommend pure chili powder as opposed to the generic jars off the grocery store shelves. As an example, here’s a common ingredient list for chili...
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May 29, 2019
Delicious Carnitas Recipe
Serve up these Carnitas for dinner and you’ll have some very happy faces at the table. You can use Carnitas to make all sorts of meals, but a simple taco topped with a sharp Salsa Verde is my default option. I’ll list details for that in the recipe box below, but feel free to get...
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May 22, 2019
Chile de Arbol Salsa
Have you used these Chiles de Arbol before? As is usually the case, the smaller the chile the hotter it is, and these Chiles de Arbol are definitely small! For reference, here’s where they stand in the Scoville scale: So yes, they’re about 3 or 4 times as hot as jalapenos. That’s some heat! So...
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