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Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I'm updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious!  ...

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This is a wickedly delicious Salsa! And it packs some real heat so consider yourself warned 🙂 It relies on Morita Chiles, have you used these before? These are sometimes referred to as Chipotle Morita chiles.  Basically, if you keep a jalapeno on the vine long enough it will turn reddish in color.  Those red...

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I always return to the basics and these Chicken Burritos have been in my kitchen for the past couple weeks.  You simply can't beat the flavor of  homemade Salsa Verde -- it will turn any dish you make into a keeper! So feel free to adjust the protein or fillings in these burritos, but please...

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It's that time of year....are you ready for a New Year's upgrade to your kitchen?! This easy grocery list will give you the option of making any of the following 37 recipes -- yes, there are are 37 recipes on this site that you can make with this simple list!  Here's a look at the fresh...

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Need some munchers for your holiday gatherings?  You're in the right place!   These are the best options for the middle of the appetizer table -- just plop 'em down and your friends and family will be smiling until the last bite.    And feel free to double or triple these recipes if you need...

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And don't forget about Pozole!  This is another great recipe for the upcoming soup season -- it will warm your bones 🙂  Have you tried it yet? I made a gallon of this Vegetarian Red Pozole last week and slurped up every single ounce of it 🙂 Pozole is typically simmered with pork, but here...

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Here's the other Hatch recipe I make all the time, have you tried it yet?!  I use it to make tostadas, but feel free to get creative with it! Make a big batch of this Hatch Chicken Chile Verde and you'll be in Hatch Heaven over the coming days.  This is a delicious, all-purpose recipe...

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Fresh jalapenos are arriving soon, have you tried making this Jalapeno Hot Sauce yet?  It's still one of the most popular recipes on the site, and I love keeping some in the fridge for a quick blast of zippppp! It's super easy to make, so for any green hot sauce lovers out there.... please consider giving...

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I've been getting lots of fish taco questions lately, have you tried these Baja Fish Tacos yet?!   It's one of the most popular recipes on the site and when you load them up with some goopy Chipotle Crema they are absolutely delicious! The closer you live to the seaside communities in Baja California, the closer...

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Have you noticed these trendy Half and Half Tortillas in your grocery store lately? While most store-bought tortillas are either corn or flour exclusively, these use both in the same tortilla.  Sound crazy?!  You end up with a more hearty tortilla that still has plenty of corn flavor.   I've been meaning to experiment with them...

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