It’s here, it’s finally here! Cinco de Mayo is THIS weekend! I’m kinda a little bit sorta maybe excited, in case you couldn’t tell by the torrent of Mexican and Tex-Mex themed recipes I’ve bombarded you with this past month. Sorry about that. I just couldn’t help myself. And no worries if you missed any…
Pineapple Habanero Salsa
I recently had the opportunity to do a guest post for Dishfolio and just had to share this recipe with them. It’s one of those tried-and-true recipes that’s been hanging out with me for quite awhile. It’s too good not to share here as well, so… What’s your favorite food? This question always stumps me….
Ultimate Queso with Roasted Poblano Sauce
You have to try pretty hard to not love tortilla chips dipped in melted cheese. Like come on, who doesn’t love queso? My dad, who is notorious in our family for being the pickiest of picky eaters (the man eats almost nothing that’s actually delicious and flavorful), absolutely loves queso. He didn’t even eat pizza…
Swiss Chard and Onion Tacos
There’s always one. You’re about to throw an amazing party, have a killer menu planned, and then it hits you. You remember that one friend of yours that’s a vegetarian. Doh! Being the amazingly generous, caring host that I know you all are, your brain immediately starts thinking of a meatless alternative for your plant-loving…
Southwest Wontons
I first made these wontons a couple of years back for a little happy hour I threw for friends from work. I remember enlisting the help of my good friend Steve to be my sous chef to make sure everything was ready and done on time. The first task he tackled was filling and wrapping…
Simple Pico de Gallo Recipe
It has many names. Pico de Gallo. Salsa Fresca. Salsa Mexicana. I’ve even heard some restaurants call it “mild salsa”. Hey, it’s flexible. Like my wife, it will answer to almost anything. We actually just had this conversation yesterday. Her name has an extra “E” in it: Asheley. Do you see it? So naturally, she…
Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Onions and Salsa Verde
This past Saturday Asheley and I spent the day cruising around the city for a little food tour with another couple, showing them some our favorite spots. It’s one of our favorite things to do on weekends. Good food. Great friends. Creating memories. That’s what life’s all about. On the way home, we were talking…
How to Make Perfect Carnitas
We’ll get to the carnitas. I promise. But first, there’s something we need to talk about. Today, along with over 200 other food bloggers, I dedicate my post to Food Bloggers Against Hunger. I know I’m normally pretty light-hearted and laid back in my posts. One very, very kind person even said they find my…
How to Make Corn Tortillas
The humble tortilla. A tabula rasa. A perfect, innocent, beautiful blank canvas. It’s the foundation on which so many of my favorite foods are built. I love tortillas. I’m uncertain if life would be worth living without them. I have to admit, I’m more of a flour tortilla kinda guy. Judge me as you will. There…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
I hope you like Mexican food… because I’m bringing it non-stop for the next few weeks. One of my absolute favorite holidays is coming, and I want to make sure you (and I) are ready. Cinco de Mayo. Three beautiful words that bring tears of joyful anticipation streaming down my face. Okay, well not really,…
