We've been making steak street tacos for years. Then, I discovered this game-changing new method! Just a few tweaks to this classic street food recipe, and it has become our new favorite way to make steak street tacos! The trick is to heat the corn tortillas with some cheese sprinkled on top. The tortilla gets … Continue reading Steak Street Tacos
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Arroz Con Pollo with Tomato Corn Salsa
Too many Arroz Con Pollo recipes are kind of boring: savory chicken nestled on savory rice. Where's the freshness? Where are the veggies? Where's the zing? So I added my current favorite quick-and-easy salsa on top, and I will never go back! The freshness of the tomatoes, corn, lime juice, and cilantro add the perfect … Continue reading Arroz Con Pollo with Tomato Corn Salsa
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
The weather is heating up! When the sun comes out, I start craving Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This delicious combo of marinated chicken with fresh, creamy salsa is perfect for a warm evening dinner. The addictive flavors of the marinade combined with the freshness of the corn and lime is mouthwatering! This meal would be … Continue reading Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Mexican Chicken Salad
Looking for interesting ways to breathe new life into boring ole chicken breast? I hear you! I love chicken salad; it's loaded with protein and such a blank slate for flavors! I usually make my favorite Tarragon Bacon Chicken Salad, and sometimes this Honey Dijon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. But this day, I was in … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Salad
Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes
Wishing you could enjoy good ole Taco Bell food without the digestive distress? I've got you covered! These Crunchwrap Supremes are made from real ingredients and taste just as addictive as the restaurant versions. I've cleaned this recipe up even further by substituting simple grated cheese for the processed nacho cheese. You could technically make … Continue reading Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes
Traditional Mexican Horchata
If you've never had Traditional Mexican Horchata, this is your sign to try it! This sweet, rice-based drink has the flavors of cinnamon rice pudding. It's not always the easiest drink to find out and about, but it is easy to make at home. It's especially tasty served over ice on a hot summer day! … Continue reading Traditional Mexican Horchata
Huevos Rancheros Divorciados
My husband and I awoke this morning wanting a heartier-than-normal breakfast, and sometimes a gray morning just needs a little spice! I decided to undertake Gabriela Cámara's Huevos Rancheros Divorciados. Translating to "ranch-style eggs", this popular Mexican dish sets two sunny-side eggs on corn tortillas smothered with refried beans, salsa, and cheese. "Divorciados" means divorced, … Continue reading Huevos Rancheros Divorciados
Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
The first time I made this soup, it surprised me. At the time, I had an old standby recipe for Southwest Chicken Chili, but my husband asked for something spicier and creamier. I decided to try this unconventional recipe, using corn tortillas as a thickener. The soup looks unremarkable on the stove, but upon tasting … Continue reading Thick and Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you're looking for a party dish that everyone will gather around, too busy to compliment you because they won't stop eating it, this salsa is that dish. It works just as well as a companion to a stay-at-home movie night with a giant bag of tortilla chips. Or make it for your next taco/fajita … Continue reading Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
If you prefer chicken in your fajitas, this is the marinade for you! It seems strange to use soy sauce in a Cuban recipe, but trust us: this WORKS! You can make this marinade ahead, as well, as it is just fine to leave the chicken in this mix for up to 24 hours. TIP: … Continue reading Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
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