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Salsa Verde

January 3, 2020

There is lots of debate about the better salsa: verde o roja? Green or red salsa? To me, this is hands down the BEST salsa, period. Don’t take my word for it though, go try it out yourself!

I am sure you have a favorite salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant or your favorite store bought kind. I am pretty confident when I say this will definitely be on the top of your list. It is a popular recipe and it is a great salsa to drizzle over your favorite tacos, eggs, quesadillas, etc. It is also the perfect base for my pozole verde which you can find here.

Pork Chile Verde

January 3, 2020

Do you want and easy meal to have on a busy weeknight or to meal prep? This pork chile verde made with pork, potatoes, and salsa verde is here for YOU!

Pork chile verde in a white skillet. Jalapenos, tomatillos, lime, and cilantro as props

Growing up I noticed my mom was very resourceful when it came to planning meals for us. One thing she made often was carne con chile, or meat with chile sauce, like this pork chile verde. This was the logical thing to do with any left over salsa, veggies on hand, and meat found in the freezer. Making a salsa is so easy and economical and cooking any kind of meat in salsa makes for the perfect meal. Add a side of rice, calabacitas, or zucchini, and eat with tortillas.

Pozole Verde

January 3, 2020

Pozole is something I grew up eating my entire life. Hominy and meat in a broth made with spices and chiles, and all the garnishes your heart desires. However, pozole verde is something new, exciting, and different from the stuff my grandma made. This recipe is super easy and absolutely satisfying.

Bowl of green pozole with jalapeno, lime, and radish garnish. Tortilla chips to the side.

Ask anyone who is Mexican or comes from a Mexican family about pozole and they will describe pozole rojo to you. Traditional pozole rojo is made with a red sauce broth base that made with chiles guajillos and anchos. It is traditionally made with pork and always has hominy. In my family, pozole is served with shredded lettuce, radishes, oregano, and some lime juice. We always have a spicy red salsa on hand if we want some extra heat.