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May 12, 2023

Quick Lunch with Homemade Half and Half Tortillas

Here's another post that will hopefully give you some ideas for easy meals at home:  Quick Lunch with Homemade Half and Half Tortillas.  I make improvised meals like this all the time -- they're fast, delicious, and very easy on the wallet 🙂 It's always best to let the fridge dictate the initial idea, so...

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Published on May 12, 2023 13:11

May 4, 2023

16 Fun Cinco de Mayo Recipes -- Pick Your Favorite!!

Finally Cinco de Mayo is here!!   I put together a list of recipes that are perfect for tonight -- fun, delicious, and with minimal effort involved.  Sound good?   Your job is to pick your favorite dish from the list and make it!  I hope these recipes make your Cinco de Mayo a keeper...

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Published on May 04, 2023 15:30

April 28, 2023

Chicken Taco Bar for 12

Here's an easy way to feed a big crew of your friends and family:  Chicken Taco Bar for 12! I grilled up some brined chicken breasts for this batch, but you are welcome to cook the chicken any way that is convenient. More importantly, you'll be giving your peeps plenty of fixings to choose from...

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Published on April 28, 2023 12:08

April 21, 2023

Mexican Green Rice -- Arroz Verde

I've been making big batches of this Mexican Green Rice lately and it is such a welcome change to my kitchen!  Have you tried it yet? Sure, you can serve it up as a side dish, but lately I turn it into a quick meal by tossing it with beans and cheese.  You could also...

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Published on April 21, 2023 11:56

April 15, 2023

What Else Can I Make with Pico de Gallo? 11 Mexican Recipes

Freshly made Pico de Gallo is a kitchen gamechanger!  It's the perfect example of the sum being far greater than the parts.  When it's freshly chopped it has a vibrant flavor that livens up everything in a ten foot radius.  I get tons of mileage from Pico, so I'm hoping these 11 recipe ideas help...

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Published on April 15, 2023 09:04

April 7, 2023

Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas

Here's another leftover-type meal that I rely on for a quick, satisfying dinner:  Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas. It's easy, delicious, and can be ready in 15 minute or less.  Sound too good to be true?! How To Make Quick Avocado Soup with Quesadillas Imagine opening up the fridge and seeing these ingredients: leftover Pico...

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Published on April 07, 2023 09:35

March 31, 2023

Vegetarian Pozole Verde -- Delicious Green Pozole!

This Vegetarian Pozole Verde is a quick way to get some comfort food in the house.   It's a hearty and satisfying dish, and it's a real treat to have a batch of Pozole simmering away in the kitchen... Knowing that at any point you can just grab a bowl and eat it 🙂 How To...

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Published on March 31, 2023 08:40

March 24, 2023

Fridge Enchiladas with Salsa de Aguacate

Ahh Fridge Enchiladas... Not the prettiest or most authentic dish in the kitchen, but they can be so satisfying and I make quick meals like this all the time.  I hope these shortcuts give you plenty of new ideas for quick weeknight meals when nothing sounds good and you don't feel like cooking 🙂 How...

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Published on March 24, 2023 07:28

March 17, 2023

Creamy Poblano Enchiladas

Here's an easy way to make a delicious batch of Creamy Poblano Enchiladas. The sauce is loaded with that sweet roasted Poblano flavor and that's the key to these enchis.  Once you've got the sauce on hand then everything beyond that is a bonus, so feel free to get creative with the fixings.  I went...

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Published on March 17, 2023 08:10

March 10, 2023

Breakfast Burrito Bowls

I've been making these Breakfast Burrito Bowls on weekends lately -- they're a great way to re-invigorate your breakfast routine.   They're also wildly versatile so feel free to get creative with the fixings, but the homemade Salsa is non-negotiable!  A freshly made Salsa Verde really brightens them up and will keep you coming back for...

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Published on March 10, 2023 07:01