Skillet Mexican Spiced Chicken + Rice

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Mexican Spiced Skillet Chicken + Rice How good does this look? and it tastes good too! Charred and smoky chicken with all the spices cooked in saucy rice with all the peppers, garlic and cilantro. Love the layers of textures and flavors in this dish. It’s simple for a quick weeknight meal and fancy for […]

Chicken Enchilada Meatballs

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Chicken Enchilada Meatballs Tender chicken meatballs flavored with smoked paprika, shallots, garlic and cheese – all taking a bath in the best enchilada sauce with more cheese, red peppers and scallions. I love serving the chicken enchilada meatballs with smoked paprika + lime rice, tortillas and beans. It’s a tacos and enchilada bowl all in […]

Chicken Enchilada Bake

Deconstructed Chicken Enchilada Bake

Chicken Enchilada Bake High fives for mid week meals in a rush! Our Tuesday – Thursdays are busy in our house…and let’s just say that those nights our dinners aren’t the most creative. BUT not anymore. Check out this! Basically enchiladas without rolling all the tortillas up. So much faster, easier and tastes the same. […]

Simple Mexican Pulled Pork

Simple Mexican Pulled Pork

Simple Mexican Pulled Pork I am here for easy and delicious recipes. We all need a break sometimes – but flavor can’t be compromised. This perfectly shredded pork with the rich flavors of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, onion powder, roasted tomatoes, tomato paste and a touch of bone broth. I love the pan sauce – […]

One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet

One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet

One Pan Green Enchilada Chicken + Rice Skillet Give me all that moist and cheesy chicken and creamy rice. Layers of peppers with green chile enchilada sauce – yes, it’s good. One pan meals have my heart. The flavors really develop so much more – plus less dishes and serving it in the skillet is […]

30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Ricec

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30 Minute Chicken Mole with Lime Rice Tastes like it’s been cooking all day…but alas, only 30 minutes, and dinner is on the table. It’s rich with chipotle, green chiles, tahini, cinnamon and that ending of chocolate. Dig into the buttery lime rice with the fresh tomatoes and warm saucy chicken. I love serving it […]

Beef Enchilada Tater Tot Bake

Beef Enchilada Tater Tot Bake in Lodge Cast Iron Pan

Beef Enchilada Tater Tot Bake Beef. Enchilada. Tater Tot. Bake. You read that right and I typed that right. Tender and saucy beef and peppers, mixed with enchilada sauce, black beans and cheese. Whoa! Add in some staple spices, fresh herbs and crispy tater tots – you won’t miss the tortillas, promise! This Beef Enchilada […]

Mexican Beef Stew

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Mexican Beef Stew You have to try this. Grab your Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven…let the heat do it’s thing and marry all these delicious flavors together to make the ultimate Mexican Beef Stew. Classic beef stew meat, paired with smoky New Mexico chiles, garlic, red onion and all the dried spices. Don’t […]

Red Enchilada Saucy Chicken Skewers with Yellow Rice

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Red Enchilada Chicken Skewers with Yellow Rice Layers and layers of colors, textures and spices. A great Summer time meal for everyone at your table. Heck, any time of the year, I’ll eat this. Tender chicken pieces are perfectly charred on a grill pan with spoonful’s of your favorite enchilada sauce, easy yellow rice and […]

My Kids Quick Bean + Cheese Crunchy Tacos

My Kids Quick Bean + Cheese Crunchy Tacos

My Kids Quick Bean + Cheese Crunchy Tacos These are the perfect crispy tacos for little hands and fingers to grab quickly. I mean with school starting and our time limited – I’m trying to pack some nutrition and fun in small bites. The bean and cheese mixture is packed with classic flavors without being […]

Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos

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Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos I’ll always been in love with tacos. BUT crispy tacos are over the top. I mean, for real. The toasted tortillas with tender and saucy slow cooked beef and the best melted cheese…Ah, I can’t get enough of these. Yes, they take some time. Slow cooked and then a bit of […]

Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn

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Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn Piled high is how I like my tacos. Yes, it’s a huge mouth full and falls apart but grab a fork and it’s still delicious. The tender sweet potatoes with the seared steak pieces go so well with the simple avocado cream and buttery […]

Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad

Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad

Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad Seared thick cut pork chops generously sprinkled with salt and pepper and smothered with a mountain of peppers, onions and smoky black bean salad. It’s simple and delicious. It’s unexpected too – I love the creamy avocado with the crisp cherry tomatoes, warm peppers and salted cotija […]