Hunk of Meat Monday: Don’t Be a Chicken Chili

Bowl of Chicken Chili Soup

For fall break we headed to a very non-traditional place for a little rest and relaxation…North Dakota to visit Katie who blogs over at Pinke Post. Since we blog and we blog about food a lot, we decided to cook together. Our first meal was going to be one with a “spooky” theme thanks to [...]

Quick and Easy Salsa {Restaurant Style}

FArm Store Tortilla Chips

I have a serious chips and salsa problem. I can be watching what I am eating and doing well at eating healthy, fresh, low carb foods. Then it happens. The family wants to eat at Chili’s or the local Mexican restaurant. And the chips and salsa show up in front of me and I lose [...]

Grilled Fish Tacos with Guacamole

Avocado from Mexico

During the summer months I love how easy it is too eat foods that full of flavor and nutrition. My daughter loves vegetables and has recently taking a love to avocados. There seems to be avocados on our counter all the time for her to snack on. So, when the folks at Avocados From Mexico [...]

Hunk of Meat Monday: Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

Chicken Taco Bowls

Once again I have a recipe that can feed a crowd, is effortless, and gluten free for my friends who need it. Love these chicken taco bowls that are easy to make thanks to the crock pot. The great thing about this recipe is how versatile it can be to make and use. The basics [...]

Hunk of Meat Monday: Kickin’ King Ranch Chicken

Maggie's Kickin' King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Have you registered yet for the 101 Cozy Casseroles from Gooseberry Patch giveaway yet? Here is the Kickin’ King Ranch Chicken Casserole I talked about in the giveaway. Like the ravioli casserole, this was an easy recipe with standard ingredients that most people have on hand. I only made half of this recipe for us. [...]

Hunk of Meat Monday: Beer Braised Pork Carnitas

Pork loin, beer, fajita seasoning

Since we had a 2 pound piece of pork loin left, I decided to cook it up to make pork carnitas that we could use to make tacos or freeze for later. I love this stuff! I started with a few of my favorite things. Pork loin, beer, and fajita seasoning. Rub the pork loin [...]

Abuelo’s Papas con Chile – Mexican Mashed Potatoes

It’s that time of month again…Crazy Cooking Challenge time! This month’s challenge is mashed potatoes. I instantly knew what I want to make. I had seen Abuelos Papas con Chile recipe over on Mommy Travels and was just waiting for the right time to make them. These will become a staple in our house. They [...]

Hunk of Meat Monday: Crock Pot Carnitas

I cannot resist carnitas, ever. Carnitas = pork deliciousness at a Mexican restaurant. We had pork tacos or Carnitas Tacos at home finally. It was pork heaven! I changed up some of my typical flavors for these and loved the small twist.  I started with a pork roast. Use a pork butt, picnic, shoulder, or [...]

Corn & Black Bean Salsa

I don’t think it is a secret to anyone that we love Mexican food. So, many nights we end up eating this quick and easy corn and bean salsa till we are out of tortilla chips. And then we just eat by the spoonful. Start with 3 cups of frozen sweet corn that has been [...]

Need Some Mexican Recipes?

Can you guess what I consume most fifth of Mays? Come on, I am sure you can… Yeah, it pretty much a staple in my life on May 1, May 2, May 3 and so on also. But we all need food to pair with our margaritas.You still have time to throw in some slow [...]

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