It’s taco night and you need to whip up some side dishes fast. These easy refried beans are made from canned beans, so they’re quick and delicious too! If you don’t know by now, Mexican food is my favorite cuisine. I grew up in San Diego where amazing taco shops are everywhere you turn, so […]
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Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing
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This Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing make a great light lunch. Or top it with chicken to make for a heartier dinner! I love the versatility of salads. They make great light lunches or hearty dinners depending upon how you prepare them. We often make salads with Mexican flavors because we all […]
Instant Pot Barbacoa Street Tacos Recipe
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If you frequent Chipotle, you’ll love this simple Instant Pot Barbacoa Street Tacos recipe. This tasty authentic Mexican beef dinner is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of toppings. I have said it before, but I’ll say it again. Mexican food runs deep in my veins. It was such an important part […]
How to Make Instant Pot Sous Vide Steak Fajitas
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Did you know the Instant Pot Ultra can make sous vide recipes? These Instant Pot Steak Fajitas with melt in your mouth, yet they’re full of amazing flavor. I absolutely love eating fajitas. However, they are so messy to make at home even though they’re delicious homemade, so we’ll often order them on the rare […]
Cheesy Keto Taco Shells with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce
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Are you looking for easy keto taco shell recipes made with cheese? Our crispy Keto Taco Shells are a great low carb alternative to tortillas! I’ve been trying different ways to make my favorite Mexican dishes low carb. I can’t eat flour tortillas, and my daughter Zoë can’t eat corn tortillas, so I’ve been looking […]
Chicken Verde Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
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Learn how to make the best Chicken Verde Chilaquiles Casserole in this easy Mexican breakfast recipe. We do a lot of make ahead breakfasts like egg cups, overnight oats and baked oatmeal muffins. But sometimes it’s nice to have a hot breakfast straight from the oven. I have started making Chilaquiles more often for my […]
How to Make Tamales Step by Step
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Do you want to learn how to cook an authentic Mexican tamales recipe? Learn how to make Black Bean & Green Chile tamales step by step for dinner! For many years, I was intimidated by the idea of making homemade tamales. It just sounded like such a complex process that I didn’t want to mess […]
Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Corn Vegetarian Tacos
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Are you looking for a delicious vegetarian recipe for Meatless Monday? These Honey Lime Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Vegetarian Tacos are the best! Participating in Meatless Mondays with your family can be a great way to have a positive effect on our environment. Especially if you tend to purchase more conventionally raised meat. […]
Quick & Easy Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos
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Do you love carne asada? Learn how to make Instant Pot carne asada with a quick and easy method. It has a great flavor that’s perfect for street tacos! Carne Asada is one of my favorite things to order at Mexican restaurants and taco shops. If cooked properly, it’s tender and full of flavor. I […]
Whole30 & Paleo Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Are you on a Whole30 or Paleo diet? Great news – you don’t have to give up Mexican food! Try these Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. They’re amazingly delicious! With summer just around the corner, more and more of us are looking more closely at what we’re eating. We’re looking to shed the winter weight and […]
How to Make the Best Tex Mex Guacamole
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Are you looking for an amazing appetizer for your Cinco de Mayo celebration? This Tex Mex Guacamole is delicious, filling and super easy to make! I grew up in San Diego where Mexican food was a huge staple of my diet. The first time I tried Tex Mex, I’ll be honest, I was abhorred. It […]
Instant Pot Spanish Rice Recipe
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Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Spanish Rice in this easy Mexican side dish recipe. Spanish rice is the perfect side dish for most Mexican food meals. It’s not easy to get Spanish Rice right on the stove top, but it’s incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot. Every time we make […]
Spanish Style Cauliflower Rice Recipe
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Cauliflower rice is a great substitute for rice when you’re avoiding grains. I go through phases where I avoid grains for one reason or another. Often it’s at the beginning of spring when the Farmer’s Market opens and I want to enjoy all of the wonderful produce I’ve been missing all winter. It’s spring now, […]
Enchilada Sauce Spice Mix Recipe
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Learn how to make an Enchiladas Spice Mix that makes baking enchiladas from scratch a breeze. I love making homemade enchiladas from scratch! They taste so much better than anything you can buy frozen. Having my own Enchilada Sauce Spice Mix on hand really makes it easier! I like to make sure I always have […]
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos Recipe for Taco Tuesday
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Heading to Taco Tuesday with my girlfriends was a weekly ritual when I was in my twenties. Mexican food has always been may favorite anyhow, and cheap tacos are just a bonus to hanging out with good friends. I very rarely make shrimp at home, but I often order it when at Mexican restaurants. So, […]
Probiotic Rich Lacto-Fermented Red Salsa Recipe
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To say I have a minor obsession with salsa would be an understatement. I grew up in San Diego and salsa was a staple of my diet. Salsa goes with just about everything in my book! I started making lacto-fermented foods a few years ago, and green salsa was one of the regular recipes in […]
Authentic Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Learn how to make the best chicken enchiladas with from scratch sauce in this authentic Mexican dinner recipe. I have been baking this chicken enchiladas recipe from scratch for 25 years now! I used canned enchilada sauce from the store. But it’s easy to make your own, so that’s the recipe I’m sharing with you […]
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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Cilantro is one of my absolute favorite fresh herbs. It goes well in so many different types of cuisine, and it also has wonderful health benefits! I feel sorry for the people who think it tastes like soap! Even the girls love it. Whenever I’m chopping up cilantro during dinner prep, little fingers always sneak […]
Simple Sour Cream and Salsa Chicken Recipe
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This Sour Cream and Salsa Chicken recipe is an easy weeknight dinner idea. It only uses a few simple ingredients too! I love one pan dinner recipes because it makes cleanup so easy. I’ve been making this Sour Cream and Salsa Chicken for several years now, and it’s definitely one of our favorites. It works […]
Mexican Lime Infused Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
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I am always experimenting with healthier snacks I can make for the girls. We all love chips, it’s definitely a weakness, so I have been experimenting with healthy finger snacks. Kale chips are a definite favorite for all of us, but I can only eat them so often and they take a few hours to […]
Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe
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Do you love healthy soups that can be prepared quickly on the stove top? Learn how to make the best easy Black Bean Soup recipe with canned beans. I tend to use mostly fresh ingredients in our meals, but sometimes I’m in a rush and need to put together a quick meal. Rather than heading […]
