Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is quick and easy to make, plus you likely already have all of the needed spices in your cupboard! This recipe can be scaled up and stored too! I don’t want to say I am a genius, that would be pompous. So I guess I’ll just type it instead. Making a…
Authentic Pico de Gallo – Fresh and Easy!
This authentic Pico de Gallo recipe is exceptionally fresh and easy to prepare. Simply chop all ingredients into a small dice and combine them in a bowl with a squeeze of lime. How easy is that? This recipe is so ridiculously easy, no one should have a problem perfecting it. Well, except for that one time when I…
Crispy Pork Carnitas (Pork Tacos)
These Crispy Pork Carnitas are braised until mouthwateringly tender then quickly placed under the broiler until the meat has charred, crisp, edges. These will be the best pork tacos you’ve had! Pork shoulder is the most underrated cut of meat in the grocery store. There I said it. It feels good to get that off my…
15 Minute Crunchy Taco Pasta
This Crunchy Taco Pasta swimming in a cheesy seasoned sauce can be on your table in just 15 minutes! I am typing this in a jet lagged induced coma, having just returned from Hawaii yesterday. We explored the Big Island for a week, hiking to lava flows, snorkeling with sea turtles, relaxing on a black…
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
This Chicken Fajita Quesadilla gives you all of the cheesy Mexican flavor you expect from a quesadilla along with the bold flavor of fajitas waiting in every bite! It is deer hunting season in Wisconsin ladies and gentlemen! What does that have to do with Chicken Fajita Quesadillas? Very little! However, it is a time of…
Individual Seven Layer Bean Dip Boats
Having a party? These Individual Seven Layer Bean Dip Boats are a fun twist on a classic appetizer, your guests will love having their own edible flour tortilla serving boats! What is more annoying – watching your favorite team blow a big lead, or watching your friend keep double dipping in your seven layer bean…
Shredded Chicken Burrito with Guacamole Filling
This Shredded Chicken Burrito with Guacamole Filling is not only an easy family meal to prepare, it is brimming with bold Mexican flavors that your family will crave! Did I tell you I’m auditioning for a feature on the hit TV show, “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”? Well, at least that is what my mother thinks. Truth…
Cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls
These dangerously cheesy Southwestern Egg Rolls are packed with bold seasonings, tender shredded chicken, fresh produce, and plenty of gooey melted cheese! All the women in my life are currently stoked about their new diet. They can eat sandwiches, as long as there is no bread. They can have sweets, as long as they aren’t…
Slow Cooker Cuban Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)
Slow Cooker Cuban Shredded Beef, also known as Ropa Vieja, is a simple savory recipe when you are looking for a flavorful dinner to simmer all day long while you worry about more important things. If you are looking for an easy meal but you are sick of the same ol’ dishes you’ve been making…
Healthy Baked Chicken Taquitos
These Healthy Baked Chicken Taquitos are exploding with tender shredded chicken, green salsa, melted cheese and taco seasonings, delivering big Mexican flavor without the guilt. Right next to the cascade of candy that falls from a pinata, taquitos rank highly as one of my favorite Mexican dishes; however I don’t make them much because the…