Posts By John Hofstetter

Short ribs are perfect for a nice long braise. I’ve made these with beer in the past, but I really like the subtle fruity flavors you get from using a hard …
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I’ve been making these easy crispy skin chicken thighs for a while and recently pulled together a Mexican version with rice. The chicken is incredibly tender with a nice and …
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We make a few different versions of Mexican rice. If you have some extra salsa verde in your fridge, here’s a great use for it. This is fairly easy to …
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This is a quick and easy green salsa. Doesn’t quite have the depth as when you roast the veggies, but it’s tasty all the same. This can be a bit …
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I don’t really think of enchiladas as breakfast food. That being said, if you fill a corn tortilla with chorizo, eggs, and potatoes, it’s going to make a great breakfast. …
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These meatballs are made with ground chicken and pork. They’re started in the oven and then finished by simmering in tomatillo salsa. The pasta is cooked with chorizo and chicken …
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This is super flavorful steak that’s fried crispy with some simple sauces on top. This is everybody’s favorite. I got the idea from the wonderful cookbook Amor Y Tacos. I’ve …
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Shrimp and steak go great together. They’re cooked together with salsa roja. It gives it a smokey and spicy flavor. I add a bit of shredded jack cheese, diced onions, …
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This is a rich, smokey salsa that’s great on tacos. I use dried moritos and guajillo chiles. Moritos are smoked and dried jalapeño peppers. If you don’t want the salsa …
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Tortas are Mexican Sandwiches. We add a very tasty Chipotle Bacon Jam we’ve made. It adds a spicy and smoky flavor that’s wonderful. You can use any kind of bread …
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