Patrick Calhoun's Blog, page 33

May 19, 2017

Fiery Chimichurri Sauce

I'm using chili powder and cayenne to give a traditional chimichurri sauce some real kick! This version really shines when served with some homemade empanadas. So good! mexicanplease.com

A traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is heavy on garlic and light on spice.  This version is heavy on garlic and heavy on spice. The kick from the chili powder and cayenne will work wonders when you are serving it with some homemade empanadas, but of course you can always dial back on the spice if...


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Published on May 19, 2017 22:54

May 13, 2017

Spicy Beef and Cheese Empanadas

Flaky, tender dough make these empanadas a recipe worth repeating. We're using a delicious spicy beef mixture to kick them up a notch. So good! mexicanplease.com

Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers.   And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first… The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough.  A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...


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Published on May 13, 2017 00:59

May 2, 2017

Chorizo Breakfast Burritos

It would be easy to give all the credit to the chorizo in these epic breakfast burritos. But it's the tomatillo salsa that really amps them up. So good! mexicanplease.com

It would be easy to give all the credit to the homemade chorizo in these epic breakfast burritos.  And it’s true, having access to a batch of authentic chorizo does amp them up a notch, but there’s a hidden reason that seems to make people gobble up these burritos.  Hint:  think green. The subtle tartness of roasted tomatillos...


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Published on May 02, 2017 23:37

April 21, 2017

Easy Homemade Chorizo

This is the express version of homemade chorizo. All you really need is ground pork, some dried chili peppers, and a half hour. So good! mexicanplease.com

There will be no hog casings or meat grinders in this homemade chorizo post.  All you really need is ground pork, some dried chili peppers, and the simple belief that it’s easier than it sounds. So consider this the express version of chorizo making, designed for people who don’t have time to make their own chorizo....


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Published on April 21, 2017 19:33

April 10, 2017

Food Bloggers’ Ultimate List of Cooking Tips and Kitchen Tricks

This Tomato Jalapeno Salsa is the Mother of all Mexican Salsas. Getting the heat level to your liking opens up infinite possibilities. mexicanplease.com

Here’s a wealth of food blogger knowledge distilled into an easily digestible list of cooking tips and kitchen tricks.  There are over 150 tips in the list, and it’s still growing!   Spend a few minutes scrolling through the list and you’re guaranteed to pick up a few cooking tips that will instantly upgrade your...


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Published on April 10, 2017 15:11

March 31, 2017

Say Hello to Cranberry Beans

You can think of these Cranberry Beans as Pinto Beans Lite. They have a similar flavor to pintos but are creamier and slightly less 'beany'. A great option for refried beans. mexicanplease.com

Cranberry beans are a common substitute for pinto beans in some parts of Mexico so I’ve been looking forward to experimenting with them.  I’ve had a couple packs on the counter for the past few weeks and finally got around to opening them up. They’re hard to come by in my neck of the woods so I...


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Published on March 31, 2017 19:10

March 24, 2017

Chipotle Burgers with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Spicing up your cheeseburgers with chipotles might convert you over for life. And when drenched in a creamy avocado sauce you just made the best burger in town. So good! mexicanplease.com

A few weeks ago we put together a list of easy recipes you can make using chipotles in adobo, and if I could go back in time I would put these chipotle burgers towards the top of the list. And while the Creamy Avocado Sauce may look like the star in these pics, it’s really...


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Published on March 24, 2017 20:26

March 17, 2017

Fast and Easy Bolillos

Don't have time to sit around and watch dough rise? This easy bolillos recipe uses extra yeast for a quick batch of light, fluffy rolls that are perfect for sandwiches. mexicanplease.com

Alternative title for this post is Working Man’s Bolillos.  Because the working person ain’t got time to sit around and watch bolillo dough rise. I’ve fiddled around with traditional bolillo recipes in the past but always found the effort-to-reward ratio a bit skewed, with lengthy rise times leaving you feeling bolilloed after an all-day affair. But...


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Published on March 17, 2017 21:56

March 10, 2017

Easy Pickled Onions Recipe

Here's an easy recipe for a quick batch of delightful pickled onions. You can use these on sandwiches, tacos, tostadas, or anything that needs a final dash of zip to liven it up. So good! mexicanplease.com

You can make a batch of delightful pickled onions faster than you can read this post.  Ready? If you’re ever hesitant to slice into a fresh onion just to use a single ring for your sandwich, you can now think of that as Step One to keeping a jar of these beauties in your fridge. Pickled...


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Published on March 10, 2017 18:03

March 3, 2017

Sweet Chipotle Skillet Cornbread

Chipotles give this skillet cornbread the perfect hint of spice and when served fresh out of the oven with a pad of butter you'll be in heaven! mexicanplease.com

When you’re ready to cross over to the other side and are just passing through the pearly gates, you’ll be presented with a plush white robe, a free eternal membership to Netflix, and a batch of steaming, moist cornbread. Included is an unlimited supply of guilt-free butter. Of course, you’re welcome to give this chipotle cornbread recipe...


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Published on March 03, 2017 23:27