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October 11, 2017

Avocado Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

Here's a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make. You can get creative with the fixings but make sure to season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for each avocado. So good! mexicanplease.com

Here’s a delicious avocado salad recipe that only takes 10 minutes to make but comes with the potential for life-long companionship. It’s versatile too, so feel free to get creative with the fixings to make it a fit for your taste buds.  The only thing not up for debate though is the seasoning of the...


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Published on October 11, 2017 15:28

October 4, 2017

How To Make Guacamole In A Molcajete

We're grinding an onion-jalapeno-cilantro paste in a molcajete for a delicious batch of homemade guacamole. Don't forget a final squeeze of lime, so good! mexicanplease.com

In addition to mind-bending salsas, the molcajete can also make a lip-smacking batch of guacamole that might have you re-evaluating your kitchen gear. Crushing an onion-jalapeno-cilantro mixture in the molcajete releases additional flavors that meld effortlessly with the avocado, and you’re left with a batch of Guac that’s more cohesive than traditional guacamole recipes. In...


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Published on October 04, 2017 23:40

September 29, 2017

Chipotle Cinnamon Picadillo

If you're familiar with our Mexican Picadillo from a couple weeks ago then you're going to love this version! It adds a fiery dose of chipotle cinnamon flavor to create a unique, savory batch of home-cooked Picadillo. So good! mexicanplease.com

Lots of Picadillo eatin’ over here. If you’re familiar with our Mexican Picadillo from a couple weeks ago then you can easily add this Chipotle-Cinnamon version to your kitchen repertoire.  It uses the same process, but it adds a fiery dose of Chipotle-Cinnamon flavor to create a savory, unique batch of Picadillo that just might...


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Published on September 29, 2017 16:11

September 25, 2017

Homemade Salsa Using A Molcajete

You might be surprised the first time you try salsa made in a molcajete. Crushing the veggies releases additional oils and creates an explosion of flavor that traditional salsas don't have. So good! mexicanplease.com

Making salsa with a molcajete will give you a quick taste of civilization missing the mark.  Yes, blenders and food processors are massively convenient, but that doesn’t mean they are superior to an old fashioned bowl and club. Mortar and pestle would be the more accepted terminology, and if you’re in Latin America it’s referred...


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Published on September 25, 2017 15:22

September 19, 2017

Spicy Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)

Curtido is a lightly fermented cabbage slaw common in Central America. The jalapeno gives it some real zip but you can always dial back on it if you want. mexicanplease.com

Curtido is a pickled cabbage delight that also happens to be a great investment.  Spend a few minutes building a batch and you’ll have the option of nibbling on it for the next few weeks. In Central America it’s common to serve curtido with pupusas and other corn cakes, but you can use it on...


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Published on September 19, 2017 18:12

September 15, 2017

Black Bean and Cheese Tortilla Pockets

Two crispy corn tortillas surround a pocket full of spicy black beans and mozzarella cheese. Be sure to use a bit of oil when cooking them, this will help them crisp up. mexicanplease.com

These tortilla pockets have lots in common with pupusas, gorditas and tostadas, but they’re kind of their own bird. You can definitely put them in the “experimental” category, but I think it’s worth keeping the technique in mind as it might save you one day when you are knee deep in masa dough. The original...


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Published on September 15, 2017 17:05

September 12, 2017

Mexican Picadillo

This easy to make Mexican Picadillo is a classic meat and potatoes dish bursting with flavor and spice. It can be eaten straight out of the pan but it also works good in tacos, burritos, and empanadas. So good! mexicanplease.com

This Mexican Picadillo is served up with a healthy dose of nostalgia.   No matter where you were born, it’ll remind you of some home cooking you grew up with, but of course with a little more spice

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Published on September 12, 2017 23:12

September 8, 2017

Check Your Chili Powder Ingredients! (And How To Upgrade It)

Most store-bought chili powders have too many additional ingredients. Here are some tips to make your chili powder authentic and delicious! mexicanplease.com

Grab the chili powder that you use most often and take a look at the ingredients.  It will probably look something like this: Like most of Mexican cuisine that crosses north of the border, chili powder has become a watered down version of the real thing.  Instead of ground dried chilis, you’re getting ground chilis...


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Published on September 08, 2017 18:41

September 4, 2017

Spicy Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas

Serious reward to effort ratio here! We're crisping a corn tortilla and loading it up with spicy black bean puree and a refreshing guacamole. So good! mexicanplease.com

These Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas are the perfect example of Mexican cuisine’s generous reward-to-effort ratio.  You get so much in return here for doing so little work. And not only that, you’ll probably have black bean puree leftovers, which means for the next few days you can whip up killer insta-meals whenever you get...


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Published on September 04, 2017 21:38

September 1, 2017

Corn Tortillas Using Homemade Masa Dough

We're using some fresh masa to make a delicious batch of homemade corn tortillas! We also added some masa harina to make the dough easier to work with. mexicanplease.com

Okay, it’s time for some homemade corn tortillas.  Sound good? Of course, that’s assuming you have a bowl of masa dough waiting patiently on the counter. Corn Tortillas From Masa Dough You can check here for our latest post on how to make masa from scratch.   It’s surprisingly easy and worth looking into if...


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Published on September 01, 2017 15:46