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How to make Refried Beans

Learn how to make refried beans (frijoles refritos) with pictures and instructions for each step.

How to make Rajas- Green Chile and Onion

A step-by-step guide on how to make rajas, a delicious dish of green onions and chiles.

Season and Protect your Comal

Learn how to season and care for your comal, a cast iron skillet.

How to use Piloncillo

Learn how to use this delicious Mexican sugar in your recipes.

Plaintain Chips

Delicious and crunchy, these Plantain chips can be served in place of any of your usual chips. Enjoy them alone or pair them with salsa or guacamole.

How to Fry Cheese

A quick delicious snack or appetizer and all you need is fresh Mexican cheese and a hot pan.

How to Make Salsa

Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.

How to Re-Hydrate Chiles

See how each step is done and start using dried chiles in a number of dishes.

Spanish Rice

Learn to make Spanish Rice with a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.

Seed and Dice a Tomato

Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.

Alternate Burrito Folding

This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.

Step-By-Step Corn Tortillas without a Tortilla Press

Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.

Making Chile Rellenos Step-By-Step with Pictures

In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.

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