Tag: taco night

Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Traditionally made by slow-cooking pork in lard, this authentic(ish) recipe uses pork, oranges, limes, and other aromatics and slow cooks them to perfection before crisping them up under the broiler. This recipe has been on my regular rotations for years. It never fails to produce ultra tender, flavourful meat.

Fresh and Easy Guacamole

Fresh and Easy Guacamole

This is the best guacamole recipe! Smashed avocados, white onion, serranos, tomato, and lime make up this fresh and easy dip.

Easy Salsa Verde Braised Pork Tostadas

Easy Salsa Verde Braised Pork Tostadas

This delicious braised pork recipe slow cooks pork shoulder in a roasted tomatillo salsa for a flavourful, almost caramelized shreddable pork perfect for tacos, tostadas, burritos, or taco salad bowls.

Fresh Homemade Corn Tortilla Guide

Fresh Homemade Corn Tortilla Guide

There’s nothing quite like a fresh corn tortilla. They’re healthy, warm, pliable, and taste amazing. Skip the supermarket bag of tortillas and fall in love with a traditional corn tortilla.

Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa

Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa

Pico de Gallo is the ultimate fresh, easy, and flavourful salsa/dip. The key to this recipe is fresh, ripe ingredients and chopping everything the same size. This recipe is super easy to prepare and a great side dish or snack!

Crispy Baked Heart of Palm “Fish” Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw & Chipotle Mayo

Crispy Baked Heart of Palm “Fish” Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw & Chipotle Mayo

The first time I made “fish” tacos with hearts of palm, they were amazing, but they lacked that distinct ocean fishiness taste that is so lovingly associated with fish tacos. I don’t even like the taste of fish, but I love fish tacos. They’re crunchy, they’re a little acidic, and a whole lot of delicious!

Birria de Yaca Estilo Jalisco | Jalisco Style Vegan Jackfruit Birria

Birria de Yaca Estilo Jalisco | Jalisco Style Vegan Jackfruit Birria

Jackfruit simmers for hours in this rich guajillo chile and tomato broth, resulting in a vegan version of a beloved classic Mexican dish.