It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Pink tortillas sounded fun and Andrew got a kick out of them. I’d never cooked or eaten oxtails before, but wow am I a fan now! The meat was so tender and rich. Perfect for tacos! Oxtails: 2 whole Oxtails 1 Tablespoon Ancho ChileContinue reading “InstaPot Ancho Oxtail Tacos”
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Air Fryer Salsa Verde Pork Chimichangas
I keep a stash of homemade burritos in the freezer for my husband to take to work if there aren’t any leftovers from the night before. I decided to pop one in the air fryer to make a chimichanga. So good! Pork Filling: 2 lb Pork Butt Roast 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika ½ teaspoon AnchoContinue reading “Air Fryer Salsa Verde Pork Chimichangas”
Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers
I had some leftover Mexican rice that was crazy spicy. I hate throwing away food, so I repurposed it! This got a thumbs up and I’m definitely making it again only I’ll rein in the chiles. 5 large Bell Peppers 1 lb Ground Turkey 4 cups Mexican Rice 1 cup Tomato; cored and chopped 1Continue reading “Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers”
Green Chile Pork Enchiladas
It’s my husband’s birthday today and when I asked him what he wanted he said green chile pulled pork enchiladas. He absolutely loved it! Pressure cooking the roast in my InstaPot saved me so many hours. Pork Filling: 2 lb Pork Shoulder Roast 1 ½ cup Onion; chopped 1 ½ cup Bell Pepper; cored &Continue reading “Green Chile Pork Enchiladas”
Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos
Cheat day and Taco Tuesday! Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos, creamy Refried Beans and Cantina Salsa Rice. I go whole hog on my cheat days. I made sure to make enough chicken for tomorrow’s Cinco de Mayo Enchiladas and some to munch on as a little late night snack. Chicken: 2 large Chicken Breasts 1Continue reading “Smoky Rotel Chicken Tacos”
Queso Chicken and Beef Chimichangas
Queso Chicken and Beef Chimichangas for dinner tonight. It’s fiesta time! Served with Mexican Rice and Corn Slaw. I briefly pan fry then air fry mine to minimize calories. 6 large Tortillas 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese 1 cup Queso Cheese 1 ½ cups Mexican Rice ½ cup Black Beans 1 Tablespoon Cilantro ¼ cupContinue reading “Queso Chicken and Beef Chimichangas”
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
I have no idea how traditional it is, but it’s the closest to restaurant style Mexican rice I’ve come. It’s so simple and quick to make! If you can’t stand cilantro you can use parsley. 1 cup Medium Grain Rice 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 cup Chicken Broth 1 cup Cantina Style Salsa Squeeze of LimeContinue reading “Restaurant Style Mexican Rice”
Cantina Style Salsa
I’m kind of a brat when it comes to salsa. I grew up eating hole-in-the-wall restaurant style cantina salsa and all those premade grocery store shelf jars always tasted too sweet and processed. So now I just make my own. It goes great with my Carne Asada Tacos, tortilla chips and Green Chile Chicken Chimichangas!Continue reading “Cantina Style Salsa”
Chicken Fajita Pizza
I think I picked the wrong day to make Chicken Fajita Pizza. It’s a solid 100°F in my apartment right now. Totally worth it! This was a rehash of a recipe I started making years and years ago. It turned out brilliantly! 1 Pizza Dough Ball 1 large Chicken Breast; butterflied 1 Tablespoon Fajita Spice Blend 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup Refried Beans 1 cup Mozzarella or Cotija Cheese 1 medium Tomato; cored and diced 2 small Bell Peppers; cored and sliced 1 small Red Onion; sliced ¼ cup Corn ¼ cup Cilantro; chopped ¼ cup Sour Cream 1 large Lime; juicedContinue reading “Chicken Fajita Pizza”
Marbled Chicken Enchiladas
What do you make when you want both Chile Verde and Red Chile Enchiladas? Marbled Enchiladas! Because why not! Chicken: 3 medium Chicken BreastsDrizzle of Olive OilPinch of Salt, Pepper, Ancho Chile Powder & Garlic Powder — Filling: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 cup Onion; chopped1 cup Bell Pepper; chopped½ cup Tomato; chopped1 teaspoon Garlic; finelyContinue reading “Marbled Chicken Enchiladas”
Ash's In The Kitchen 