Why Mexican Street Food Is More Than Just a Snack
Jessica
I was going to start with something smart like “street food is the heartbeat of Mexico,” but no. the first time I leaned against a plastic stool on a cracked…
Recipes
The Essential Ingredients for a Mexican Pantry
my pantry’s a liar. looks organized from the outside — wooden door, little handle, nothing scandalous. open it though and you’ll see… chaos. like, bags of dried chilies shoved behind…
french onion soup disaster – the pot was overflowing, the bread was sinking, and the cheese was burnt.
so, french onion soup, huh? the fancy dish everyone claims is just so comforting. you know the one: warm broth, gooey cheese, golden caramelized onions, a chunk of bread floating…
Why Salsas Are the Heart of Every Mexican Meal
the jarred stuff fooled me for years. thick, gloopy, sour like it had been hiding in the back of the fridge even though it came straight from the store shelf.…
How to Make Fresh Mexican Tortillas with Just 4 Ingredients
the bag of masa harina sat on my counter for a week before I touched it. every day I walked by like, “today’s the day.” nope. I’d make tea, scroll…
The Best Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe You Need in Your Life
the first time I made salsa verde, it looked like pond water. not even exaggerating. I threw tomatillos in a pot, boiled them to death, blended them while still steaming,…
The Secret to Perfectly Roasted Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
funny thing: I used to think corn was… boring. like the side dish you tolerate at a cookout while secretly hoping someone brought potato salad. yellow, bland, predictable. then one…
How to Make Authentic Mexican Street Tacos at Home
so here’s the thing. tacos. i keep telling myself I’m not obsessed, but then I look at my grocery list and—yep, tortillas again. tortillas and limes, like every single week.…
Chilaquiles 101: Why This Dish Is Perfect for Breakfast or Dinner
okay, first things first: I didn’t even know what chilaquiles were until my early twenties, which honestly feels like some kind of crime. I grew up thinking “nachos” were the…
A Not-So-Fancy Guide to Beef Roasts (and How Not to Mess Them Up)
so picture this: it’s Sunday afternoon, the weather’s doing that “cozy blanket” thing (cloudy but kinda warm), and you’ve suddenly decided you’re a person who roasts meat. like, you want…