Appetizers/Sides Archives | Mexican Please (2024)

You probably have everything on hand to make a batch of these delicious Molletes, have you tried them yet?! That's how they've become such a staple in Mexican cuisine -- they use such common ingredients that you can always whip up a plate when you're running on fumes and need food NOW. Give the freshly...

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Have you tried making Guacamole in a molcajete yet? Why not?! 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 other words, it tastes really, really good. How To Make Guacamole In...

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Have you tried making your own hot sauce yet?! It's super easy and your homemade versions will have more zing compared to store-bought options. That's a good thing 🙂 I hope this post inspires you to give it a go. This Jalapeno Hot Sauce is the perfect place to start: Here's a look at the...

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Need some munchers to keep friends and family happy over the coming holidays?! Here are 12 great options to choose from -- pick the one that resonates with you the most and go for it! There are also a couple soup recipes in the list -- this is a great way to keep bigger groups...

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What a treat to have some Peruano Beans back in the house! Somehow it's been close to a year since I've made these, but if you're new to them please don't wait that long! Peruano beans have been one of my favorite kitchen discoveries -- you can use them anytime Black or Pinto are called...

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I hope this Quick, Delicious Batch of Pinto Bean Soup is further proof that Mexican soup recipes can be quite forgiving! I was low on tomatoes, lacking chipotles, and stuck with some generic canned beans.... And it was still dee-licous 🙂 How To Make a Quick Batch of Pinto Bean Soup Of course, there's even...

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I didn't know how easy it was to make a delicious batch of soup until I started fiddling around with simple, improvised recipes like this Potato Chipotle Soup. I hope my experiments help prove the same to you! I make this soup when the couch sounds better than the kitchen, so please save it for...

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Consider yourself warned! This Roasted Jalapeno Soup is delicious AND fiery. I make impromptu batches of it on a regular basis and it's proof that you can make soup out of just about anything 🙂 I used four large Jalapenos for this batch, but you could always use less if you want a milder batch....

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There's so much you can do with avocados in Mexican cuisine! Here are the recipes where you'll get the most bang for your buck with avocados -- 14 real deal Mexican recipes. I hope you find some new ideas in this list. I get tons of mileage from avos and I hope you will too...

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It only takes five minutes to make a Tiny Jar of Pickled Jalapenos! In exchange, you'll have a jar full of zip for the coming weeks -- the ultimate final topping for tacos, tostadas, eggs, and even sandwiches. Sure, you can make a bigger batch when you have more on hand, but please use this...

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