Patrick Calhoun's Blog, page 25
October 3, 2018
Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

Fireball habanero peppers should come with a warning sign tied around their stems for the uninitiated, and that applies to this Habanero Hot Sauce as well. So consider yourself warned! This is a massively fiery hot sauce and all you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dishes, with a special...
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September 26, 2018
Michelada Recipe (Spicy Mexican Beer)

Micheladas are becoming more popular in the States and for good reason — they are a remarkably satisfying way to light a fire under your weekly routine. I think they’re best served with a small dose of masochism, where the only thing that can quench that salty lip-tingling heat is another sip of the very...
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September 20, 2018
Pickled Tomatillos

Pickled tomatillos in the house! It’s true, I’m kind of new to these beauties, and I don’t have any companion recipes that show off ways to use them (yet), but I’ve been munching on them all week and they have quickly shot up my list of favorite pickled goods. I’ll try them out in a...
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September 14, 2018
Authentic, Well-Balanced Pico de Gallo

Update: Hey guys, I’m re-posting this Pico de Gallo recipe because I’ve added a video to the post — it’s my first recipe video!! You’ll find the video down below, right before the recipe box. Please let me know if the video is helpful and if you’d like to see more of them! Every kitchen...
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September 5, 2018
Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!

Mexican Avocado Toast is a top entry in the Express Meal category for those days when you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. That’s the beauty of keeping your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients– it can lead to all sorts of on-the-fly meals that are quick, easy, and remarkably...
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August 29, 2018
Chipotle Mayo Recipe

Chipotle Mayo is one of the most useful no-thinking-involved recipes you can have in your arsenal. Frequently referred to as Chipotle Crema or Chipotle Aioli, this is a Secret Sauce that will have your friends and family giving your kitchen skills all the credit for its addictive flavor. Once you get the salt and heat levels...
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August 22, 2018
Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

You may not be in the habit of keeping pepitas on hand, but that might change after roasting a batch and spicing them up. The simple act of roasting pumpkin seeds produces most of their flavor potential, so even that alone is worth trying out if you’re new to it, but if you spice up the...
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August 15, 2018
Huevos Rancheros

We’re going to use the flavorbomb refried beans from last week to whip up a batch of Huevos Rancheros. And even though the chipotle-infused beans are deserving of their lofty status, it’s actually the homemade Salsa that will keep you coming back to these Huevos Rancheros. Huevos Rancheros Recipe So if you’re not familiar with the Tomato Jalapeno...
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August 9, 2018
How to Make Refried Beans

This is probably the easiest way to make a killer batch of refried beans without spending a couple hours cooking the beans. If you want to read about cooking up some beans from scratch see our Frijoles de Olla post. But this version starts with cooked beans — and you can get away with using a...
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July 26, 2018
Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos

Sure, you can build the inner mixture for your taquitos using homemade Pickled Jalapenos, New Mexican chili powder, and Mexican oregano, and your meal will instantly pass the Authentic Mexican Test. Or you can combine some salsa with cream cheese and call it a day. It’s a massive shortcut to take, and while cream cheese...
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