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AGUACHILE ROJO - Bold, Spicy, and Built for Summer
Mexican Essentials Jonathan Zaragoza 6/23/25 Mexican Essentials Jonathan Zaragoza 6/23/25

AGUACHILE ROJO - Bold, Spicy, and Built for Summer

This aguachile rojo is spicy, citrusy, and unapologetically bold. Think lime-cured shrimp, chile-forward broth, and cool avocado—finished with smoked salt for extra punch. Summer on a plate.

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SALSA BRUJA - The Pickled Salsa with a Spell
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/22/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/22/25

SALSA BRUJA - The Pickled Salsa with a Spell

This isn’t your average salsa. Vinegar-based, loaded with spices, and made to steep—Salsa Bruja adds bold, briny flavor to mariscos and more.

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TORTILLAS DE HARINA – Soft, Chewy, Flour Tortillas Worth the Elbow Grease
Jonathan Zaragoza 6/18/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/18/25

TORTILLAS DE HARINA – Soft, Chewy, Flour Tortillas Worth the Elbow Grease

These tortillas de harina are soft, chewy, and deeply flavorful—thanks to an overnight rest and a clever cooking method picked up in Baja. Once you master these, there’s no going back to store-bought.

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SALSA BRONCONA - A Mariscos-Style Salsa That Bites Back
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/15/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/15/25

SALSA BRONCONA - A Mariscos-Style Salsa That Bites Back

Salsa Broncona is what happens when Valentina grows up and chooses violence. Charred habaneros, garlic, and a splash of Maggi make this a mariscos must.

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SOFT SHELL CRAB TORTA - Summer’s Crispiest Sandwich
Jonathan Zaragoza 6/13/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/13/25

SOFT SHELL CRAB TORTA - Summer’s Crispiest Sandwich

A torta de milanesa, but make it summer. Fried soft shell crab, creamy beans, crispy costra de queso, and every topping your heart desires.

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SALSA ROJA TAQUERA - The Taco Stand Salsa You Need
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/8/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/8/25

SALSA ROJA TAQUERA - The Taco Stand Salsa You Need

Inspired by a Mexico City taco stand, this bright and spicy red salsa was made for tacos. Spoon it onto barbacoa, carnitas, suadero—anything rich that needs a bold kick of acid and heat.

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FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA - The Beans Behind Everything
Mexican Essentials Jonathan Zaragoza 6/6/25 Mexican Essentials Jonathan Zaragoza 6/6/25

FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA - The Beans Behind Everything

If I could bottle the smell of my childhood kitchen, it would be this. Frijoles de la olla are the quiet foundation of the Mexican kitchen, and the blank canvas for so many classics.

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SALSA CREMOSA ROJA - A Spicy, Creamy Red Sauce Built for Tacos
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/1/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 6/1/25

SALSA CREMOSA ROJA - A Spicy, Creamy Red Sauce Built for Tacos

A creamy, spicy red salsa made for tacos — with caramelized onions, tomatillos, and two kinds of chile for that perfect punch.

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XNI PEC SALSA – Spicy Yucatecan Pico de Gallo That Packs a Punch
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/25/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/25/25

XNI PEC SALSA – Spicy Yucatecan Pico de Gallo That Packs a Punch

A Yucatecan salsa with a name that means “dog’s nose”? Yep. This fresh, fiery take on Xni Pec is like pico de gallo on another level — built for pork, made for summer.

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PAMBURGUESA BURGER + CHORIZO SPICED FRIES – Your New Grilling Season Obsession
Mexican Classics Jonathan Zaragoza 5/20/25 Mexican Classics Jonathan Zaragoza 5/20/25

PAMBURGUESA BURGER + CHORIZO SPICED FRIES – Your New Grilling Season Obsession

This isn’t your average burger. Meet the Pamburguesa — a salsa-drenched, double patty burger griddled in wagyu beef tallow, stacked with American cheese, onions, and all the fixings. Served with chorizo-spiced fries, this is how you level up grilling season.

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TAMARINDO SALSA – Sweet, Spicy + Packed with Citrus Punch
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/18/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/18/25

TAMARINDO SALSA – Sweet, Spicy + Packed with Citrus Punch

Inspired by a tiny taco spot near Cancún, this sweet, spicy, and citrusy tamarindo salsa is perfect on ceviche tostadas, fried fish, or anything that needs a bold pop of flavor.

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ROASTED HABANERO + MANGO SALSA - Sweet Heat with a Serious Kick
Jonathan Zaragoza 5/11/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/11/25

ROASTED HABANERO + MANGO SALSA - Sweet Heat with a Serious Kick

This one might just convert the fruit-in-salsa skeptics. Roasted habaneros and garlic meet juicy mango in a bold salsa that’s sweet, spicy, and totally addictive.

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PORK TINGA aka TINGA POBLANA – Smoky, Saucy + Not Just for Chicken
Jonathan Zaragoza 5/9/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/9/25

PORK TINGA aka TINGA POBLANA – Smoky, Saucy + Not Just for Chicken

This smoky, saucy pork tinga (aka Tinga Poblana) is a rich, chipotle-loaded twist on the classic chicken version — made to feed a crowd and perfect for loading onto tostadas with all the fixings. Make it, share it, or hoard the leftovers.

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RAMP SALSA VERDE – Wild, Garlicky & Peak Spring Flavor
Jonathan Zaragoza 5/4/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/4/25

RAMP SALSA VERDE – Wild, Garlicky & Peak Spring Flavor

A seasonal take on salsa verde made with wild ramps, tomatillos, and serranos — charred, mashed, and full of flavor.

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RAMP PIPIÁN VERDE – Wild, Nutty & Seriously Bold
Jonathan Zaragoza 5/4/25 Jonathan Zaragoza 5/4/25

RAMP PIPIÁN VERDE – Wild, Nutty & Seriously Bold

Think of pipián as mole’s herbal, nutty cousin — now give it a wild twist with ramps. This springtime sauce is bold, earthy, and packed with flavor.

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SALSA PERRONA – Creamy, Spicy + Seriously Underrated
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/24/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/24/25

SALSA PERRONA – Creamy, Spicy + Seriously Underrated

Manzano chiles, roasted tomatillos, citrus, and garlic come together in this creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet salsa that’s perfect for tacos, seafood, or spooning over grilled meats.

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CHIPOTLE SALSA – Smoky, Tangy + Totally Addictive
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/20/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/20/25

CHIPOTLE SALSA – Smoky, Tangy + Totally Addictive

A smoky, tangy salsa made with roasted tomatillos and chipotles in adobo. Bold, spicy, and perfect for carnitas, grilled meats, or dipping with chips.

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CARNITAS WITH PORK NECK – Tender, Crispy + Kissed with Coca-Cola
Mexican Classics Jonathan Zaragoza 4/17/25 Mexican Classics Jonathan Zaragoza 4/17/25

CARNITAS WITH PORK NECK – Tender, Crispy + Kissed with Coca-Cola

These pork neck carnitas are slow-cooked in lard and finished with citrus and Mexican Coca-Cola for a crispy, tender, deeply flavorful bite. Just like Saturdays growing up.

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SALSA ROJA DE MOLCAJETE – Rustic, Roasted + Full of Depth
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/13/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/13/25

SALSA ROJA DE MOLCAJETE – Rustic, Roasted + Full of Depth

Hand-crushed and fire-roasted, this rustic salsa roja gets its soul from the molcajete. A blend of smoky arbols, fresh serranos, and charred tomatoes, this is flavor with depth — no blender required.

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SALSA VERDE DE MOLCAJETE– Rustic, Roasted + Full of Kick
Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/7/25 Salsa 101 Jonathan Zaragoza 4/7/25

SALSA VERDE DE MOLCAJETE– Rustic, Roasted + Full of Kick

You can make salsa verde in a blender... but where’s the fun in that? This bold, roasted version is made the old-school way—in a molcajete—and it hits different. Perfect for tacos, chilaquiles, or straight-up chip dipping.

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