Spicy Pickled Onions

Garnishes are often over looked by home cooks, as we are more thinking get it on the plate and not so much make it look great AND get it on the plate. Garnishes should do two jobs – make the dish look nicer and add a layer of flavor that enhances the dish. Garnishes shouldContinue reading “Spicy Pickled Onions”

Chicken & Chorizo Tacos

When you think tacos, you may not always think of meatballs, but I’m here to tell you that you should. It is a great way to use ground meat in a taco without it just being loose meat. These Chicken & Chorizo Tacos are loaded down with the spicy bite of chorizo and the deliciousContinue reading “Chicken & Chorizo Tacos”

My Top 10 Taco Recipes

Tacos are not just for Tuesdays! A super versatile dish that can be made with many different ingredients and styles of cuisines. You can make them from chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or no meat protein at all. You can have cheese or no cheese. You can have even make them out of pancakes for breakfast!Continue reading “My Top 10 Taco Recipes”

Simple Carne Asada Tacos

Who doesn’t love a good street taco? These Simple Carne Asada Tacos are going to be a hit on Taco Tuesday – or any day of the week. The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it so great. Getting the meat marinating in the morning before you start work makes the active cook timeContinue reading “Simple Carne Asada Tacos”

7 Layer Chicken Burrito

Burritos make for a perfect weeknight dinner, especially if you are on the go or if not everyone can sit down at the same time to enjoy a meal. These 7 Layer Chicken Burrito have all the good stuff packed into a full meal deal burrito. You really cover all the bases with the layersContinue reading “7 Layer Chicken Burrito”

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

Some restaurant chains have that one menu item that draws you in time after time. For my family the corn salsa at Chipotle is a big draw. With half the family not particularly liking raw tomatoes, it is a great alternative to traditional salsas. Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is so good for tacos, burritos, burritoContinue reading “Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa”

Quick Shrimp Ceviche

If you are looking for a simple, flavorful and refreshing appetizer, lunch or snack – I have just the recipe for you! I call is a cheater dish – as you are getting the effect without the full efforts. This recipe for Quick Shrimp Ceviche lets you enjoy the delicious Peruvian flavors of Ceviche withoutContinue reading “Quick Shrimp Ceviche”

Grilled Salsa Verde

I do not always go all in on the spicy factor – but this time I did. This is an all in spicy salsa – no joke. With the serrano peppers and jalapenos both incorporated you get all the heat. But it’s worth it! The flavor is out of this world good. By grilling orContinue reading “Grilled Salsa Verde”

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