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 […]
Our Favorite Mexican Side Dishes
April 2, 2018 Leave a Comment
Mexican side dishes lean towards simple but tasty, making them ideal when you need to prepare meals in a hurry. Here are our favorite Mexican side dishes, along with some suggestions for varying them up. Quick Navigation Mexican Side DishesMexican Corn SaladIngredientsDirectionsBlack Bean SoupIngredientsDirectionsCilantro Lime RiceIngredientsDirectionsSteak Skewers With Mexican Corn Couscous SaladIngredientsDirectionsSweet Corn TomalitoIngredientsDirections Mexican […]
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
October 9, 2017 2 Comments
With the holidays behind us and the bright new year fully in front of us, why not start things off right with this Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup, that is healthy too? It’s loaded with protein packed ingredients and the best part is that you can toss them all in your slow cooker in the morning […]
Slow Cooker Taco Filling
August 30, 2017 5 Comments
Now that the kids are back in school, and Summer is over, life gets really busy! This Slow Cooker Taco Filling has only 3 ingredients and goes together in minutes! Liz Add these to your recipe box as well… Slow Cooker Vegetarian Taco Dip Slow Cooker Enchiladas Slow Cooker Ham
Fiesta Skillet Dinner
May 8, 2017 17 Comments
Like every family, we are super busy with work, family life, sports, school, etc. So there are few things that make me happier than a quick dinner that is made in one dish, is packed with flavor and the whole family loves! And this Fiesta Skillet Dinner is just that! On the table in less […]
The Best Chili Cheese Dip
April 24, 2017 8 Comments
This long time family favorite recipe has only 5 ingredients and is heated in the microwave for 5 minutes. This dip is gobbled up every time I make it, so the boys have named it fittingly – The Best Chili Cheese Dip. Liz Add these to your recipe box as well… Mexican Macaroni and Cheese […]
Homemade Taco Seasoning
February 22, 2017 7 Comments
We love Mexican dishes in our house, in fact we add them to the menu at least once per week. Our family enjoys the flavor of Mexican food and we enjoy that it’s budget friendly as well. Making your own seasonings is really easy and less expensive then buying them already made. But what I […]
Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
November 25, 2015 5 Comments
With simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes – you can have this delicious Make Ahead Meal. Mexican Macaroni and Cheese brings together the best of both worlds – Mexican flavoring and Mac & Cheese – everyone’s favorite! Liz Add these to your recipe box as well… One Dish Mexican Skillet Homestyle Baked Macaroni & […]
12 Essential Chili Peppers for Mexican Cooking
April 13, 2015 13 Comments
If there is one vegetable that is a staple of Mexican cuisine it would have to be the Chili Pepper. It’s amazing the range of chili peppers you can use, and the best part is that once you start using them you’ll want to experiment with them in other recipes. Today, we are taking the […]
Vegetarian Taco Dip
April 1, 2015 1 Comment
This 9 layer Vegetarian Taco Dip goes together in minutes! It’s perfect for Taco Night, to serve at parties or to snack on during movie night. Liz Add these to your recipe box as well… Slow Cooker Vegetarian Taco Dip Mini Taco Cups Build your own Taco Bar
