Mexican cuisine staples include enchiladas. The word “enchilada” is Spanish for “add chili peppers to anything.” The key ingredient in the traditional enchilada sauce is the Chile pepper. The tortilla, which is made from corn, serves as the enchilada’s base. After that, a specific type of meat is added, usually poultry like chicken or turkey. […]
Fun Halloween Food Idea for Kids: Spider Taco Ring
October 22, 2022 by 11 Comments
With Halloween quickly approaching, are you hosting a Halloween Party? Or maybe just making a fun dinner for the family before trick-or-treating? We are big fans of Halloween, and while my teens love all the scary movies and such, me – not so much. I would much rather create a Halloween dinner that everyone will […]
Mexican Basics: Pico de gallo
May 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
Having good basic recipes can be like gold to a home cook. We continue our Mexican Basics series today with Pico de gallo; uncooked, fresh salsa. Just like the Classic Guacamole, I’m sure there are a number of recipes. In fact, many cooks often just toss in a pinch of this and a little of […]
Mexican Basics: Classic Guacamole
May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
As most families, Mexican food is not only one of our favorites, it’s also one of the most pocket friendly meals you can serve. Whether you like spicy food or not {like me}, most Mexican recipes are bursting with flavor. All this week we will be sharing Mexican Basics, beginning today with Classic Guacamole. The crazy […]
Asian Infused Chicken Burgers
May 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
One of the fantastic aspects of sharing recipes is getting to try just about every form and species of meat out there. We’ve grilled, baked, broiled everything from beef to gator tail. Now just about now you’re looking back at the title and wondering where I’m going with this. You may think that using chicken […]
Asian Pork Kabobs Recipe
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Every time I add a dish that calls for pork to the menu, Liz cringes. It’s not because she dislikes the taste, she just doesn’t feel that it is that budget friendly. So I’ve had to be creative with the cuts of meat I incorporate into the dishes. This Asian Pork Kabobs Recipe uses one […]
12 Favorite Mexican Recipes
May 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
Wednesday is typically Mexican Dinner Night at our house, so we thought it would be fun to pull together some our favorite Mexican recipes and a few that we spotted around blogland and have added to our must try list! Whether you enjoy a traditional burrito or maybe comfort food like Campanelle, we have just the […]
Halloween Food: Scarecrow Tostadas
April 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
For many, many years on Halloween night, I made a special dinner with a Jack-o’-Lantern Meatloaf, Mummy Mashed Potatoes, and more. When we were deciding what Halloween recipes we wanted to share, we knew we wanted kid friendly and nothing too gross. After all, the gross food rarely gets eaten anyway. The Scarecrow Tostadas are […]
Red Beans and Rice Recipe
April 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Growing up I never was one for beans, sure I loved green beans and Campbell’s bean with bacon soup. But as hard as my parents tried they never were able to get me to eat a meal that was comprised of beans. It took many years and the coaxing of a former co-worker to find […]
Cheesy Chili Dip: Cinco de Mayo Recipes
April 24, 2022 by 2 Comments
Cinco de Mayo is this weekend…do you celebrate? We love Mexican food in our house, and most of the time, have it at least once a week. Typically Mexican recipes are inexpensive to fix and there are many that I make that the boys {and Doug} enjoy, so it’s a win-win! We have all been […]