bowl or bust Inventive dinner bowls are my go-to weeknight meals, and this “deconstructed” fajita dish is one of my new faves. It’s everything you could possible want in a fajita – seasoned chicken, pan-seared peppers and onions, zesty yogurt sauce – all piled atop a bed of wild rice and rounded out with fun, …
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A cheesy weeknight smash Quesadillas are one of my absolute favorite Mexican foods. What’s not to love about crispy tortillas oozing with melty cheese and topped with flavorful salsa and other veggies. This recipe has a simple filling of spiced chicken, peppers, and lots of cheese, while the salsa is the main star of the …
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The reason I became so fixated on cooking chicken tortilla soup was while I was working on a puzzle at my in-laws over the holidays. It was a Mexican food-themed puzzle, and the colors were just so beautiful and vibrant. My mind got set on making a delicious flavor packed soup that has flavors that …
Happy Taco Tuesday! AND 3 days until Cinco de Mayo. If you’re a taco fan, this recipe will absolutely rock your world. It’s pretty simple pan-fried shrimp in a taco shell, but the real thrill of this recipe is the jalapeño sauce. While most tacos are topped with some kind of salsa, this jalapeño topper …
With a Mexican flare, these stuffed peppers are like a burrito, but the tortilla is a juicy bell pepper. I love making stuffed peppers as a weeknight meal, because they’re so easy to throw together and are both nutritious and delicious. They’re also the perfect meal if you’re craving your favorite Mexican dish but want …
I love trying new fun, yet easy breakfast recipes. These delicious grits are inspired by one of my favorite Mexican dishes, elote, also known as Mexican street corn. Traditional elote is grilled corn on the cob that is then coated with a white crema, chili powder, lime juice, and cotija cheese. It is so delicious, …