I made empanadas for the first time! They were really stinking good so I’m definitely going to have to make them again. I filled them with pork carnitas and Monterey Jack cheese. Next time I want to try a sweet version. Filling: 2 lb Pork Shoulder 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1Continue reading “Carnitas Empanadas”
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Ancho Chicken Fajitas
We just finished up sauté week and I wanted to give it a proper farewell. I’ve been wanting to make homemade tortillas again for a while and chicken fajitas gave me the perfect excuse! I added a bit of bacon grease, garlic powder, green onion and smoked paprika to the tortillas and it was soContinue reading “Ancho Chicken Fajitas”
Crispy Blackened Fish Tacos
I had such an amazing week with my family back in Oregon this week! My mom picked up some black cod and it was perfect for fish tacos, one of my dad’s favorite dishes. It came together so fast and went amazing with the homemade Mango Salsa, Creamy Chipotle Slaw and Mexican Rice. Crispy BlackenedContinue reading “Crispy Blackened Fish Tacos”
Chicken Taco Pasta Bake
Dinner last night was amazing and really easy to make! You can substitute ground turkey, ground beef or shredded pork in lieu of the chicken with delicious results. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cubed 1 large Bell Pepper; cored & chopped 2 cups Tomato; chopped 1 small Zucchini; chopped 1 Onion; chopped 4 cloves Garlic; mincedContinue reading “Chicken Taco Pasta Bake”
InstaPot Ancho Chicken Bowls
Andrew loves Mexican food, so I find myself making this quite a lot. It’s quick, tasty and inexpensive to make! You can top it with whatever toppings you like or you can serve everything over lettuce to make an awesome taco salad. Chicken: 3 large Chicken Breasts 2 Tablespoons Ancho Chile Paste 2 cups ChickenContinue reading “InstaPot Ancho Chicken Bowls”
Air Fryer Chicharrones de Harina
This is one of my favorite snacks! Air fried duritos! 390°F for 2 minutes and it’s done. So tasty! Just be sure to preheat your air fryer! 1 cup Duros; Mexican Wagon Wheels Olive Oil Seasoning of choice (cinnamon sugar and Tajin are amazing!) Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Place the duritos in theContinue reading “Air Fryer Chicharrones de Harina”
Ground Turkey Taco Pizza
I had a lot of leftover Frijoles de Olla from class that needed to be used up, but I didn’t want to make soup with it because it’s a balmy 70°F here. Taco Pizza to the rescue! I refried some of the beans and added them as the “sauce”. It was a hit and IContinue reading “Ground Turkey Taco Pizza”
Ancho Chicken Enchilada Casserole
I found some long lost tortillas in the freezer that were too stiff to make enchiladas with. So, I made chicken enchilada casserole instead! It also meant that I could use up the chile pork stock I saved from the last time I made enchiladas. Win win! Chicken Filling: 1 ½ lbs Boneless-skinless Chicken ThighsContinue reading “Ancho Chicken Enchilada Casserole”
Green Chile Pork Tamales
My husband and I go out every Saturday to a new local international market and pick a meal to make from ingredients we find there. This week we went to Philipe’s Market and decided on tamales! I’d only ever tried them once as a child and wasn’t a fan, but my husband loves them! I’mContinue reading “Green Chile Pork Tamales”
Chipotle Chicken Cabbage Rolls
I had a head of purple cabbage I needed to use and thought cabbage rolls would be fun. The cabbage turned the water an amazing shade of blue! I had some leftover filling that’ll go great in burritos or in a burrito bowl. Filling: 2 large Chicken Breasts 1 cup Red Onion; chopped 1 cupContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken Cabbage Rolls”
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