This guajillo salsa recipe is like a fancy version of the little packets of salsa you get at that certain chain fast-food Mexican restaurant in the United States. You know, that fast-food chain that isn’t really Mexican at all and serves a ton of crunchy tacos with cheddar cheese on them? I’ve added a few […]
Beef Cheek Barbacoa Norteña
Being from West Texas, beef cheek Barbacoa Norteña (Barbecue from Northern Mexico) is what I’m accustomed to. Traditionally, barbacoa in Northern Mexico is made from either a cow head (including the cheeks) or goat meat (cabrito). The barbacoa in Central or Southern Mexico is more often made with lamb or pork. Growing up in far […]
Salsa Borracha Norteña
Salsa Borracha Norteña (Northern Drunk Salsa) is a salsa from the Northern part of Mexico that’s made especially for the beef or goat barbacoa commonly found in Northern Mexico or South and Western Texas (Barbacoa Norteña). Salsa Borracha Norteña is really less of a salsa, in the traditional understanding for us North for the border, and […]
Tex-Mex Chili Gravy
Tex-Mex chili gravy is neither Mexican style red enchilada sauce nor brown gravy, but rather a combination of the two. Most likely, chili gravy was invented by Anglo settlers in Texas using their recipes and local ingredients in an attempt to recreate Mexican red enchilada sauce. The major difference between the two sauces is that, […]
Salsa de Aguacate – Avocado Salsa
Salsa de Aguacate (or Avocado Salsa) is a creamy and tangy salsa that goes great with lean meats, like grilled chicken or fish. The fattiness from the avocado helps amp up and balance out the flavor of the lean meat. This salsa is very versatile; with a few tweaks to the recipe, you can tailor […]
Bacon and Onion Jam
Bacon and onion jam is a sweet and savory treat that’s popular in the American South. It adds a salty, smoky, and sweet punch to everything from breakfast toast to grilled cheeseburgers. In this version of bacon and onion jam, I’ve dialed the onion flavor back a bit and amped up the bacon flavor. The […]
Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
Jalapeno cheddar biscuits may not be the prettiest biscuits you’ve ever seen, but they might be the tastiest. They are super soft and explode with flavor. They go perfectly with the bold flavors of Southern or Southwestern fare. Use High-Quality Cornmeal Cornmeal is an ingredient that I feel should be bought based on quality more […]
Texas Toothpicks with Arbol Crema
Texas toothpicks are Texas’s answer to the onion ring. What could be better than a sliced jalapeno, breaded, fried crispy, then dipped in an arbol infused crema? Adding some fried Texas sweet onions will. Fried sweet onion strips perfectly balances out the spicy jalapenos and arbol crema. It’s a combination that was meant to be […]
Chorizo con Papas with Jalapeno Crema
Chorizo con papas (chorizo and potatoes) is one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s quick and easy to make, and if you have a little jalapeno crema, super tasty. Many people like to make chorizo and eggs for breakfast, but I’m not a big fan of that combination. Scrambled eggs and chorizo both have a very […]
Chiles en Vinagre – Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots
Chiles en Vinagre is more than just pickled jalapenos. It’s a mix of jalapenos, carrots, garlic, and onions, and in my mind, belongs on the table as much as chips and salsa do. Maybe, more so. I first became enamored with chiles en vinagre while eating at Molinas Cantina in Houston, Texas. Molinas has been a […]
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