Holy Guacamole! THE Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Round Up

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April 30, 2019

Craving Mexican food?? I know I crave it seriously regularly. Cinco de Mayo is a widely celebrated holiday that includes lots of Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks, and a fun reason to have get-togethers and celebrate what many people think is Mexico’s freedom. Aaaaannnnddd…..It’s right around the corner. Mexican Street Fries by Yours Truly But, Mexico’s Independence Day—the most important national holiday in Mexico—is actually celebrated on September 16, commemorating the war of Mexican independence from Spain.…

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Featured, Mexican, Seafood

Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

You’re going to love these.    …

March 11, 2019

Featured, Healthy, Main, Mexican, Seafood

Heart Healthy Nicoise Tacos

This post is sponsored by Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Personal opinions and thoughts are my own.   Did you know that February is National Heart Month? What better time to think about how your food choices impact your heart health?!…

February 13, 2019

dinner recipes, Featured, Healthy, Main, main recipes, Mexican, Seafood

Fish Tacos with Oven Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw

One of my very favorite ways to eat seafood is by stuffing them in tortillas and making them tacos. There’s just so many damn things you can do with them. Or, maybe it’s one of my favorite ways of…

June 19, 2018

dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican, Pork, smoked

Mexican Tart

I’ll go ahead and admit that my intentions were to do a corn tortilla tutorial. I won’t lie. I lost patience after the 14th time of trying to nail it. It’s really not that difficult, but I got frustrated…

January 17, 2018

Appetizers, Chicken, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican, smoked

Smoked Chicken Tamale Cups

Smoked Chicken Tamale Cups – they sound much more intimidating than they really are, my www friends. You’ve probably never had them. I mean, maybe you’ve heard of tamale cups? I kinda created them while brainstorming, and they sooo…

January 10, 2018

Appetizers, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Are you a fan of taquitos? Hell, I’m a fan of most things Mexican. Especially when I make them at home. The beautiful thing about making food at home vs. eating out is the control you have. You can…

December 13, 2017

Beef, cheese, comfort food, dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican

Black Bean and Beef Skillet Enchiladas

You know you have to get your Mexican fix. One of my favorite things to make is enchiladas.…

October 24, 2017

comfort food, dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican, Pork

Sous Vide Carnitas

Because… Well, tacos. I want a taco truck!! I think I would do fabulously; I would never run out of taco ideas. Never.…

August 7, 2017

Beef, comfort food, dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican, smoked

Sante Fe Brisket

This post was sponsored by Stubb’s Legendary BBQ. I received compensation and products for writing this article, however, ALL opinions expressed are my own. We’re right around the corner from the 4th of July – can you believe it?…

June 26, 2017

Appetizers, Featured, Fruit, Mexican, Seafood

Crab Pineapple Salsa

I have something new today – and guess what!!! It’s not a burger. It’s Crab Pineapple Salsa. It’s not your typical salsa…but it’s so damn good.…

June 24, 2017

Appetizers, Featured, Fruit, Mexican

Salty Tostones with Basil Avocado Chimichurri

I had no idea I would love these as much as I do. But they have me smitten. Tostones are plantains that are sliced and fried. Plantains are very firm bananas – a staple in Latin American countries and…

May 17, 2017

Appetizers, Beef, cheese, Chicken, dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican

16 Easy Recipes For Cinco de Mayo

It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! Do you have plans?? This holiday highlights one of my very favorite cuisines – Mexican Food!! I’ve made you a handy *clickable* collage of some of my best Mexican recipes to help you get…

April 20, 2017

Appetizers, Beef, comfort food, dinner recipes, Main, main recipes, Mexican

Jalapeno Sloppy Joe Sheet Pan Pachos

Yes. Pachos. Meaning…potato nachos. They’re a real thing… They’re inspired by these Sloppy Joes. And if you haven’t tried those, you need to. They’re life changing.…

March 31, 2017

Appetizers, Beef, Chicken, dinner recipes, Featured, Main, main recipes, Mexican

Tamales

Yep, tamales. Simple tamales. I finally figured out how to make them. I used to absolutely hate them. When I was young, I just saw them as these slippery mushy looking things that slid out of a can. They…

March 18, 2017