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Salsa de Chiltepín is my all-time favorite salsa. I make it more than any other salsa and I absolutely love chiltepíns (they’re my favorite chiles in the world), despite their incredibly spicy taste. If you’re not familiar with chiltepíns, they’re a very small red berry that are similar in heat level to a habañero. TheyContinue reading “Salsa de Chiltepín”

The time has come for me to finally share my guacamole recipe! I’ve only shared salsas in the past, but I take a lot of pride in how I create my guacamole. I grew up with diced tomatoes in my guacamole, but over the past year I have started moving away from using them inContinue reading “Guacamole”

This salsa is named after my mom and was made for her as a Mother’s Day present. My mom’s favorite chile is Anaheim, which makes a lot of sense considering we always grew that pepper in our garden. Also how could you not give your mother flowers on Mother’s Day? So I decided to addContinue reading “Salsa a la Magdalena”

Tien Tsin Strawberry Salsa will hit you with heat and an acidic flavor at first bite, but your tastebuds will be rewarded after that first punch with the sweet and pleasant addition of strawberries and cinnamon basil leaves. I was inspired to make this salsa after I came across Tien Tsin Peppers and Sanaam ChilesContinue reading “Tien Tsin Strawberry Salsa”

Salsa Crema Asada features a variety of roasted ingredients with poblanos, anaheims, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and tomatillos blended with Mexican Crema. These flavors combine to make a tasty salsa that goes great with any food. I have made a Salsa Crema Verde in the past, but the biggest difference between that dish and SalsaContinue reading “Salsa Crema Asada”

Grasshoppers in a salsa? Yes, Salsa Chapulines contains grasshoppers, but before you say no to this dish, these insects are actually a very tasty addition to this delicious roasted salsa. Grasshoppers in Spanish are called “chapulines,” which is derived from the Nahuatl word “chapolin,” referring to grasshoppers as rubber balls. In many parts of MexicoContinue reading “Salsa Chapulines”

With the new year about to begin, let’s take a quick look back at some of our most popular salsas of 2022. No. 5 – Salsa del Mar This chunky salsa has the typical Pico de Gallo ingredients of tomatoes, cilantro, and chiles, but also possesses a coastal flair with the addition of pieces ofContinue reading “Top Salsas of 2022”

Tejocotes, also known as Mexican Hawthorn fruits, contain a bitter taste, but can provide sweetness from a high pectin content. They have large dark seeds in the middle, which explains why it is also referred to as the “stone fruit” in Nahuatl (texocotl.) Tejocotes are typically grown in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala andContinue reading “Salsa de Tejocote y Chile Manzano”

X-Ni-Pek has the same concept as a pico de gallo with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, but the addition of habañeros and sour oranges gives this salsa a tropical flair with a powerful heat. This salsa originated in the Yucatán from the Mayans. The name X-Ni-Pek is a Mayan phrase for “Wet Dog Nose,” which cameContinue reading “X-Ni-Pek”

Salsa Güerito y Coco has a bit of everything. A creamy texture, a fierce heat, and a hint of coconut makes this a unique salsa for your taste buds. This salsa took time to develop, as my earliest versions did not meet my satisfaction. I had been wanting to incorporate coconuts and güeritos into aContinue reading “Salsa Güerito y Coco”