Exploring Mexico's Kitchen with Rick Bayless
Rick Bayless is proud to share these sensational recipes with you. This curated collection includes his all-time favorite traditional Mexican dishes, meals you can prepare on the fly, classic tacos and salsa, memorable cocktails, and more.
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1. Avocado-Tomatillo SalsaRick Bayless shares his tasty recipe for Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa that is smooth and zesty, with a bright flavor profile.CC6minJun 1, 2023- 2. Beginner's MoleJammed with a harmonious balance of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate, this mole poblano can be ready in about an hour's time, or more, if you want to let the pot simmer awhile. The key to success is preparation.CC28minJun 1, 2023
- 3. BunuelosBunuelos are remarkably thin, golden, crispy pastry disks that are popular throughout much of Mexico, especially around Christmastime, and are an obsession of Rick Baylesses.CC17minJun 8, 2023
- 4. Chiles RellenosThis recipe does not require many ingredients, but what it does require is a solid gameplan, and good technique. Rick Bayless will walk you through the dish's preparation step by step, and the outcome is well worth the wait.CC30minJun 15, 2023
- 5. Crepas con CajetaEven though Rick Bayless cannot take you to where he learned how to prepare Mexico's most famous sweet treat, he can show you how to achieve the luscious texture, enticing aromas, and beautiful caramel color the dish is known for.CC22minJun 22, 2023
- 6. Enchiladas a la PlazaOn the streets of Morelia, you will find Enchiladas a la Plaza, a wondrous style of enchilada in which a spoonful of richly flavored vegetables is piled atop (not inside) seared, red chili-flavored tortillas. Here is Rick's delish recipe.CC19minJun 29, 2023
- 7. Enchiladas SuizasThough these are more traditionally made with chicken, Rick's favorite version is made with a mixture of roasted vegetables. For this recipe, he calls for a modest amount of cheese melted on top, but you can always add more.CC21minJul 6, 2023
- 8. Fresh Cheese Tostada with Oaxacan FlavorsDid you hang on to any of the Oaxacan Pasilla Salsa you made? We are going to put it to deliciously simple use with these Oaxacan-inspired tostadas. These are great for a quick snack, and even better if you let the cheese marinate.CC4minJul 13, 2023
- 9. Green Shrimp CocktailWhen the temperatures drop, Rick likes to imagine he is somewhere much warmer, snacking on this creamy, crunchy, crowd-pleasing "green" version of a classic Mexican shrimp cocktail.CC5minJul 20, 2023
- 10. Hoja Santa in My BackyardHoja Santa grows wild in the Southwest, but Rick has found a way to grow it in Illinois. The leaves of this plant are used as a wrapper, or as a seasoning for meat, fish, mushrooms, tamales, as well as a special ingredient in yellow mole.CC4minJul 27, 2023
- 11. MicrogreensGet an inside look at Rick Bayless' microgreens garden, a little basement oasis where he grows colorful herbs for his restaurants in Chicago.CC3minAug 3, 2023
- 12. Mussels a la MexicanaDrive down the Baja coastline from San Diego to Ensenada and you will find many restaurants serving mussels plucked right from the bay's fertile cold waters. Here, Rick combines fresh mussels with a seared version of Salsa Mexicana.CC15minAug 10, 2023
- 13. My Knife CollectionIt is no secret: Rick loves kitchen knives. Whenever he travels, he visits specialty stores so that he may bring home something new for his collection. Here, he shows you some of his favorites, and reveals his kitchen essentials.CC7minAug 17, 2023
- 14. Oaxacan Pasilla SalsaRick would love to be in Oaxaca right now, tasting mezcal, and lazily strolling the Zocalo. Since he is not headed there anytime soon, he figures the next best thing is to make Oaxacan Pasilla Salsa, containing Pasilla Oaxaqueno chiles.CC7minAug 24, 2023
- 15. PoncheWarm and fruit-filled, ponche is the traditional punch served at Christmastime posadas in Mexico. Serve it without alcohol or spike it con piquete ("with a little bite") by adding white rum.CC18minAug 31, 2023
- 16. Reheating TortillasWhen you buy corn tortillas at the store, your work is still incomplete. Here, Rick shows you a helpful, foolproof way to reheat store-bought tortillas and keep them warm and pliable.CC5minSep 7, 2023
- 17. Salsa MachaNutty, spicy, and good on just about anything you can put it on, Rick Bayless will reveal how to prepare a tasty salsa macha, your new go-to condiment.CC8minSep 14, 2023
- 18. Scallop Tostadas with Salsa MachaInspired by the La Guerrerense seafood street cart in Ensenada, Rick heads to the kitchen to create these perfect little scallop tostadas. If you want to follow the lead of Sabina Bandera, you can serve them raw.CC6minSep 21, 2023
- 19. TamalesThe very best tamales are made from fresh-ground corn masa, and fresh-rendered pork lard. You can make delicious tamales with alternative ingredients, as well. First, Rick outlines the equipment and basic ingredients you will need.CC31minSep 28, 2023
- 20. What's in My Fridge?It is true. People always want to know what is inside a chef's home refrigerator, so Rick has decided it is time to give you a glimpse inside his.CC3minOct 5, 2023
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Rick Bayless is proud to share these sensational recipes with you. This curated collection includes his all-time favorite traditional Mexican dishes, meals you can prepare on the fly, classic tacos and salsa, memorable cocktails, and more.
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