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October 3, 2018

Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

Consider yourself warned! This is a massively fiery Habanero Hot Sauce! All you need is a drop or two to amp up your favorite dish, with a special nod to Fish Tacos. Yum! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on October 03, 2018 23:20

September 26, 2018

Michelada Recipe (Spicy Mexican Beer)

This is a fiery, easy-to-make Michelada recipe that is a great option for anyone disappointed in the watered down versions on the market. Yum! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on September 26, 2018 19:08

September 20, 2018

Pickled Tomatillos

These Pickled Tomatillos will give you a tart burst of acidity and they work wonders on tacos, quesadillas, and even sandwiches. So good! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on September 20, 2018 16:42

September 14, 2018

Authentic, Well-Balanced Pico de Gallo

Five ingredients is all it takes to make a classic, authentic Pico de Gallo. This recipe keeps the tomatoes in check by using plenty of onion and seasoning. So good! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on September 14, 2018 02:41

September 5, 2018

Mexican Avocado Toast 3 Ways!

Keep your kitchen stocked with the usual Mexican ingredients and you'll always have the option of whipping up some delicious Mexican Avocado Toast. So good! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on September 05, 2018 14:28

August 29, 2018

Chipotle Mayo Recipe

Chipotle Crema for Black Bean and Rice Patties

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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Published on August 29, 2018 19:09

August 22, 2018

Spicy Roasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)

Here's a simple but delicious recipe for a batch of Spicy Roasted Pepitas. mexicanplease.com

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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Published on August 22, 2018 21:35

August 15, 2018

Huevos Rancheros

If you have some homemade Salsa on hand then you don't need much else for an authentic batch of Huevos Rancheros. We're adding some freshly made refried beans to this batch -- so good! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on August 15, 2018 22:52

August 9, 2018

How to Make Refried Beans

This is a delicious, fiery version of Chicken Tinga. The key is to use both tomatoes and tomatillos, along with plenty of chipotles! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on August 09, 2018 19:11

July 26, 2018

Chipotle Cream Cheese Taquitos

Adding cream cheese to your taquitos is a massively rewarding shortcut to take! We're also using some Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa in this batch -- so good! mexicanplease.com

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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Published on July 26, 2018 20:52